Whitefish baseball rallies to top Glacier

Q: What was the final score of the Whitefish vs. Glacier baseball game?

Whitefish won the game against Glacier with a final score of 12-9.

Q: Who were the standout players in the Whitefish baseball game against Glacier?

Reed Boyer hit a home run, and Tait Orme drove in three runs, contributing significantly to Whitefish's victory.

Q: What are the current records of Whitefish and Glacier baseball teams?

Both Whitefish and Glacier have records of 8-5 after the game.

Reed Boyer and Finn Ryan delivered the biggest swings Monday, powering Whitefish to a 12-9 win over Glacier at Griffin field in nonconference high school baseball.

Whitefish (8-5) finished with 10 hits and worked seven walks, with production up and down the lineup. Tait Orme drove in three runs, while Drew Queen and Luke Dalen each added two hits as the Bulldogs built enough offense to survive a back-and-forth game.

The teams traded runs early, with Whitefish jumping ahead in the first before Glacier answered at 2-2. Boyer’s home run in the second gave the Bulldogs a 4-2 edge, but Glacier tied it again in the third. Whitefish broke through in the fourth with three runs, highlighted by Orme’s RBI double, then got separation in the sixth when Ryan launched a two-run homer.

Joaquin Gonzalez steadied Whitefish in the middle innings, allowing one run over three innings in relief. Ryan started and Aidan Mintz handled late work as Whitefish pieced together the win on the mound.

Glacier (8-5) was led by Kaeden Kahler, who went 4-for-4 with two RBIs. Brady Buckmaster and Tate Kahler each drove in two runs as the Wolfpack totaled nine hits and stayed within striking distance throughout.

The Wolfpack returns to action against crosstown foe, Flathead, on Thursday at 5 p.m. Whitefish will host Libby on Tuesday at 4 p.m.

Whitefish 220 302 3 - 12 10 5

Glacier 202 102 2 - 9 9 4

Finn Ryan, Joaquin Gonzalez (3), Ashtyn Mintz (6) and Reyd Hobart. Falon Clark, Beau Schulz (1), Max Weber (6) and Brady Buckmaster.

WHITEFISH — Drew Queen 2-4, Carter Godsey 0-4, Tait Orme 1-3, Ryan 1-2, Hobart 0-3, Gavin Knapp 0-3, Luke Dalen 2-4, Logan Stewart 1-2, Mintz 1-1, Reed Boyer 2-4.

GLACIER — Teagan Dixon 0-4, Buckmaster 2-3, Neil Pepe 0-1, Kaeden Kahler 4-4, Weber 0-3, Ryne Gillette 0-4, Tate Kahler 2-4, Ethan Kim 0-1, Bridger Sunde 0-2, Brady Lewellen 0-0, Zane Huff 1-3.

2B — K Kahler 2, Buckmaster, Boyer, Orme. HR — Ryan, Boyer. RBIs — Orme 3, Ryan 2, Boyer 2, Queen, Mintz, K Kahler 2, T Kahler 2, Buckmaster 2, Kim.

Columbia Falls 8, Eureka 1

Eureka — Jaxson Cadwell drove in three runs to lead Columbia Falls over Eureka on Monday.

The Wildcats (10-3) pounded out 12 hits, getting two-hit games from Cadwell, Jory Hill, Jett Pitts and Nico Young. Wyatt Dodson added a two-run home run as Columbia Falls spread hits throughout the lineup.

Columbia Falls broke it open in the second inning with four runs, sparked by Dodson’s homer before Cadwell added to the lead. The Wildcats added in the middle innings and never let Eureka inch closer.

Young handled the bulk of the work on the mound, allowing one run over 5 1/3 innings while striking out nine. Pitts closed it with nearly two scoreless innings, striking out three.

Eureka (6-5) was limited to two hits, with Tyce Van Orden and Rogan Lytle accounting for both. The Lions drew six walks and were aggressive on the bases with six steals.