Dillon Botner-Former Whitefish Bulldog, Montana Grizzly

Dillon Botner-Former Whitefish Bulldog, Montana Grizzly

Today, I had the pleasure of chatting with Dillon Botner. Botner is a Whitefish High School alum and former University of Montana football player, where he played offensive line for the Grizzlies and became one of the program’s top academic standouts, earning multiple degrees and national academic honors along the way. He’s represented the Flathead Valley on one of the biggest stages, and in this conversation we talk about growing up in the Valley, his high school sports journey, his time with the Griz, and what it means to come from this area and carry it with him through both football and academics.

Austyn Andrachick-Former Glacier Twins Baseball Player

Today's guest is Austin Andrachick, a former Columbia Falls athlete and Flathead Valley Baseball player. We talk growing up int eh Valley, high school sports, his baseball journey and what it means to come from this area.

Willie Roche-Whitefish High School Boys Track Coach

Today's guest is Willie Roche. Willie is a lifelong Whitefish native, going to high school here and has become a fixture in the community. Willie is the Head Coach of the Whitefish Boys Track Team.

Joni Petro-Girls Lacrosse Head Coach

Today’s guest is Joni Petro. Joni is a coach and leader in girls lacrosse here in the Flathead Valley. She joins me to talk about growing the game from the ground up, developing young athletes, and building opportunities for girls in a rapidly expanding sport. From youth programs to high school competition, this episode dives into what it takes to create something that lasts. You can find more here: https://www.nwavalanchelax.com/home [https://www.nwavalanchelax.com/home] And here: https://www.northwestlax.com/ [https://www.northwestlax.com/]

Kyler Blades-Whitefish Baseball Head Coach

Today’s guest is Kyler Blades. Kyler is a lifelong Whitefish native, going to high school here and has become a fixture in the community. Kyler is the Head Coach of the Whitefish Baseball team.