Columbia Falls Dominates Whitefish in Cat-Dog Showdown

The Cat-Dog rivalry delivered another electric night of Northwest A basketball, and Columbia Falls walked away with statement wins over Whitefish in both boys and girls matchups. On this episode of Keeping Score, we break down the rivalry doubleheader with postgame reactions from Columbia Falls players and coaches, plus insight into what these wins mean for the conference race.Hear from Easton Brooks, Jory Hill, and Coach Chris Finberg after the Wildkats boys secured a key conference victory, continuing their strong road stretch and balanced scoring attack. Then, get perspective from Coach Grilley, Alexa Friske, and Onnikka Lawrence following the Columbia Falls girls’ decisive win, highlighted by Friske’s scoring surge and the team’s dominant second-half performance.With conference standings tightening and rematches looming, this episode dives into momentum shifts, rivalry intensity, and what’s next for both programs as the postseason approaches.Read more about the games:Boys dispatch ‘Dogs in the pound | Hungry Horse NewsWildkats top Lady Dogs during rivalry game | Whitefish PilotNorthwest Montana deserves strong news reporting. Your donation helps continue work like this possible. Learn more at dailyinterlake.com/support Thanks to Corwin Motors for sponsoring the Keeping Score podcast! They’re proud to be family-driven for over 100 years. Corwin’s commitment goes beyond selling cars; they’re dedicated to serving our community and providing you with the highest quality vehicles to fit your lifestyle. Whether you’re searching for reliability, style, or comfort, they’ve got you covered. If you’re in the market for a new Chevrolet or just want to learn more, visit http://corwinmotorskalispell.com.   For full coverage and the latest sports updates, visit the Daily Inter Lake at: https://dailyinterlake.com/news/sports/. Support local journalism and subscribe to us!  Watch this podcast and more on our YouTube Channel. Find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Got a news tip, want to place an ad, or sponsor this podcast? Contact us!