EPISODE · Sep 1, 2026 · 10 MIN
Whitefish Bulldogs Erase Biggest Question Mark: Inside Fall Camp with Coach Bollweg & Senior Leaders
from Keeping Score · host Daily Inter Lake
The Whitefish Bulldogs lost a group of veteran leaders after last season's playoff run, but head coach Brett Bollweg says that question mark has been erased in the best way possible. Keeping Score host Luke Schmit sits down with Bollweg and seniors Luke Dalen and Austin Alton to talk about who's stepping into those leadership roles, how the offense has grown more complex, and what fixed the communication issues that plagued the defense a year ago.Dalen breaks down the offseason work that turned him into a more complete quarterback, including the mental side of reading coverages, while Alton details the defensive communication that's already paying off in practice. Both seniors reflect on the swings of last season - a late collapse against Columbia Falls and a signature comeback win over Bigfork - and what those games taught them heading into a rivalry matchup next Friday. Bollweg closes with why he's more excited about this group's leadership than almost anything else happening in the program right now.Chapters00:00 - Intro and meeting the Bulldogs00:15 - Coach Bollweg on erasing last year's leadership question mark00:57 - Last season's postseason experience01:17 - Spikeball!01:53 - Austin Alton on stepping into a leadership role02:19 - Coach Bollweg on the pride of watching leaders emerge03:13 - Luke Dalen on his offseason quarterback development04:13 - Lessons from last year's Columbia Falls collapse and Bigfork comeback05:01 - Coach Bollweg on the team's health heading into game week05:35 - Luke Dalen on how far ahead the offense is this year06:21 - Austin Alton on the defense's improved communication07:02 - Coach Bollweg on his seniors' leadership and what's aheadNorthwest 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!
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The Whitefish Bulldogs lost a group of veteran leaders after last season's playoff run, but head coach Brett Bollweg says that question mark has been erased in the best way possible. Keeping Score host Luke Schmit sits down with Bollweg and seniors Luke Dalen and Austin Alton to talk about who's stepping into those leadership roles, how the offense has grown more complex, and what fixed the communication issues that plagued the defense a year ago. Dalen breaks down the offseason work that tur...
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Whitefish Bulldogs Erase Biggest Question Mark: Inside Fall Camp with Coach Bollweg & Senior Leaders
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