Inside the Crosstown Rivalry: Postgame Reactions from Glacier & Flathead

Crosstown basketball delivered everything it promised — intensity, momentum swings, and a finish that came down to free throws and final seconds. Daily Inter Lake reporter Luke Schmit speaks to Glacier and Flathead players and coaches after Friday night’s crosstown doubleheader at Flathead High School.In the boys’ game, Glacier survived a furious Flathead rally to escape with a 54–52 win, knocking down 11 free throws in the final quarter to hold off the Braves. Cooper Pelc led the Wolfpack with 22 points, while Asher Knopik sealed it late at the line after Flathead had a chance to tie in the closing seconds. Glacier head coach Evan Epperly and players Pelc and Knopik break down the physical play, the pressure at the stripe, and what it takes to stay composed in one of the valley’s most chaotic environments.Earlier in the night, the Flathead girls made a statement of their own, jumping out early and never looking back in a dominant 65–30 victory. Freshman Lexi Herion poured in 19 points, while Coach Kaylee Fox and players Grace Gall and Herion reflect on managing crosstown emotions and setting the tone early.Read more about the games: Crosstown: Pack boys hold on, Bravettes win bigNorthwest 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!