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HEIDI DESCH | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 7 years, 12 months AGO
by HEIDI DESCH
DEPUTY EDITOR, FEATURES Heidi Desch is the Deputy Editor at the Daily Inter Lake, overseeing coverage of arts, culture, lifestyle, community, and business. Desch leads reporters in developing stories that highlight the people, traditions, and events shaping Northwest Montana, guiding content across print and digital platforms. With more than 20 years of journalism experience, including serving as managing editor of the Whitefish Pilot, Desch is a graduate of the University of Montana School of Journalism. She has received multiple Montana Newspaper Association awards, including part of the team leading the Daily Inter Lake to Best Daily Newspaper in Montana Award and the General Excellence Award in 2024 and 2025. IMPACT: Heidi’s work connects readers with stories that deepen the understanding of the community beyond daily news. | October 22, 2018 10:47 AM

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Bulldog Brandon Mendoza looks to move the ball through a group of Frenchtown defenders Saturday during the first half of the semifinal game at Smith Fields. (Heidi Desch/Whitefish Pilot)

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Bulldog Sam Menicke moves around a Frenchtown the semifinal playoff game Saturday at Smith Fields. (Heidi Desch/Whitefish Pilot)

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Whitefish’s Xander Burger fights for control of the ball over Frenchtown’s Josh Oman during the first half of the semifinal playoff game Saturday at Smith Fields. (Heidi Desch/Whitefish Pilot)

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Bulldog Joshua Gunderson protects the ball from Frenchtown players during the first half of the semifinal playoff game Saturday at Smith Fields. (Heidi Desch/Whitefish Pilot)

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Bulldog Gabe Menicke moves around a Frenchtown player during the second half of the semifinal playoff game Saturday at Smith Fields. (Heidi Desch/Whitefish Pilot)

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Fellow Bulldogs congratulate Casey Schneider (10) after he scored the Bulldogs’ only goal of the game Saturday at Smith Fields. (Heidi Desch/Whitefish Pilot)

The Whitefish Bulldogs beat the Frenchtown Bronc Saturday 1-0 at Smith Fields in the playoff semifinal at Smith Fields.

Forward Casey Schneider scored the Bulldogs lone goal during the game.

The Bulldogs will host Polson in the Class A state championship match on Saturday, Oct. 27 at 1 p.m. at Smith Fields.

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