The divisional round delivered epic battles, buzzer-beaters, and heartbreaks as Montana high school teams fought for a spot at state! This week on Keeping Score, reporter Josh Amick breaks down Frenchtown’s dramatic 3OT win over Bigfork, Ronan’s comeback victory over Columbia Falls, and Browning’s run to the Western A championship game. Plus, we preview the state tournament matchups, including Ronan vs. Billings Central and Bigfork’s clash with Havre. Tune in for all the highlights, standout performances, and key storylines as teams battle for a state title! 

Read more about the games!

Frenchtown tips Bigfork in 3OT; Ronan edges C-Falls | Daily Inter Lake 

Valkyries bounce back, take third | Daily Inter Lake 

Frenchtown tips Bigfork in 3OT; Ronan edges C-Falls | Daily Inter Lake 

Western A basketball tournament in Whitefish | Daily Inter Lake 

Dillon sweeps; Browning boys 2nd, Ronan 3rd | Daily Inter Lake 

This summer, we followed the Brist family from their fifth-generation Montana farm to the bright lights of the Northwest Montana Fair. From early morning chores to the intensity of the show ring, their journey shows the hard work, tradition, and bittersweet goodbyes that come with raising livestock. Discover Season 4 of our Deep Dive podcast, From Farm to Fair — coming Sunday, September 21st! 

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