Glacier Wolfpack Chase a Repeat: Inside Fall Camp with Coach Grady Bennett, Cooper Pelc and Dylan Banzet

The Glacier Wolfpack enter fall camp with a state championship already in hand and a fourth straight title game appearance in sight. Keeping Score host Luke Schmit sits down with head coach Grady Bennett and senior leaders Cooper Pelc and Dylan Banzet to talk about what it takes to defend a title, how the quarterback room is shaking up after Jackson Presley's departure, and why character - not the scoreboard - is the standard this program is built on.Bennett breaks down the challenge of replacing a four-year starter, the competition between his current quarterbacks, and the markers he looks for early in camp to gauge what kind of team he has. Pelc, a University of Montana commit, talks about staying locked into the present instead of what's next, while Banzet shares the team's singular focus heading into the season. Both seniors open up about the mentors who shaped how they lead - and what it's really like playing for a coach who cares more about building men than winning football games.Chapters00:00 - Intro00:18 - Coach Bennett on defending the title and the target on their back01:24 - Cooper Pelc on chasing a fourth straight title game02:12 - Dylan Banzet on the standard heading into the season02:28 - Cooper on stepping into a vocal leadership role02:49 - Coach Bennett on watching his seniors grow up03:30 - The quarterback battle after Jackson Presley04:18 - Building chemistry with a first-year starter04:55 - What Coach Bennett is seeing from this year's team06:07 - Cooper on his Montana commitment and staying present06:32 - Dylan on the team's one goal06:52 - The mentor who shaped how they lead07:42 - Fall camp intensity and early confidence08:55 - What it's like playing for Coach BennettNorthwest 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!