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SPORTS EDITOR

Fritz Neighbor is the Sports Editor for the Daily Inter Lake. He oversees sports coverage across the Flathead Valley, including high school athletics, youth sports, and regional competitions. In his leadership role, he helps shape the newspaper’s sports coverage and editorial direction. Fritz’s column, Full Count, taps into his decades’ long career covering Montana sports. You’ll also see Fritz sharing his thoughts and insights on the Big Sky Now podcast.

IMPACT: Fritz’s work celebrates the athletes and teams that bring Northwest Montana communities together.

ARTICLES BY FRITZ NEIGHBOR

Bravettes chase elusive flag football title to Billings

There will be a new State AA football champion, and the Flathead Bravettes have as good as shot as any.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 DAYS, 13 HOURS AGO

Happy Homecoming

Here’s to streaks, and to streaks ending.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 DAYS, 13 HOURS AGO

Polson, Whitefish look to make waves at State A golf

The Whitefish and Polson golf teams could have plenty to contend with at Marias Valley Golf Club, site of the State A tournament, on Friday and Saturday.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 1 DAY AGO

Something is off(-road) about the Taco Belles

Some of us drive around in an ancient Chevy Tahoe without knowing our B-pillar from our purge valve, but that is not Hannah Pennington.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 2 DAYS AGO

Pack golf teams head to State AA

The Glacier girls golf team was consistent all season — until last week, when it wasn’t. And this was a good thing.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 2 DAYS AGO

Cats, Griz Capsules for Sept. 26

When the Bobcats have the ball: Adam Jones got going late in last week’s 35-30 win over Central Connecticut State, rushing for 147 yards and two scores
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 2 WEEKS, 1 DAY AGO

Bravettes, Wolfpack ready for Crosstown flag football

Going into Tuesday’s Crosstown matchup at Legends Stadium, both the Flathead and Glacier flag football programs have put in the time on the road.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 2 WEEKS, 3 DAYS AGO

Glacier gets road sweep of Hellgate; landmark win for boys

Rebound goals and double duty paved the way for Glacier’s soccer sweep Saturday, with the Wolfpack points picking up a landmark victory over the Missoula Hellgate Knights.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 2 WEEKS, 6 DAYS AGO

Kylie’s time to Shine: Glacier’s lone senior leads Pack from back line

Ryan Thompson coaches a Glacier women’s soccer program that has seen ample success the last several years, including a championship in 2020.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 WEEKS, 2 DAYS AGO

Full Count: Cats flipped the switch on Vigilantes

An 11th-hour switch gave the Columbia Falls a leg up last Friday, in the Wildcats’ 38-35 win at East Helena in a non-conference football game.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 WEEKS, 2 DAYS AGO

Full Count: Choate still dialed into the rivalry

We need to give Jeff Choate credit; the man can raise the temperature in a room.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 WEEKS, 1 DAY AGO

Schweikert sees playing time with Griz in win over Drake

Among the large supporting cast that saw action for the No. 3 Montana Grizzlies Saturday, in their 45-10 win over Drake, was one Cody Schweikert — and he came dangerously close to his first collegiate touchdown.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 1 MONTH AGO

Happy, healthy return for Ransom-Goelz

At the postgame press conference following Montana’s 45-10 win over Drake on Saturday, Bobby Kennedy made mention of Landon Ransom-Goelz’ health issues at his previous college stop.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 MONTH AGO

Wildcat in the Wildcat

Among the large supporting cast that saw action for the No. 3 Montana Grizzlies Saturday, in their 45-10 win over Drake, was one Cody Schweikert — and he came dangerously close to his first collegiate touchdown.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 MONTH AGO

Give Gillman the crown: Griz ride RBs 4 touchdowns to win over Drake

The No. 3 Montana Grizzlies were the overdogs Saturday for their non-conference game with Drake, but a handful of things separated their 45-10 win over the Bulldogs from the mundane.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 MONTH AGO

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