Nuanez Now

Colter Nuanez opens the show with Pete Hamill of Vertical Raise to break down Montana’s latest win over South Dakota State  from the game’s biggest momentum swings to standout performers and what the victory means moving forward. The two also unveil the final Prep AA Vertical Raise Offensive and Defensive Players of the Year. (3:11)

Next, Geoff Safford sits down with Sentinel women’s basketball head coach Maddie Kiest for a full preview of the Spartans’ upcoming season as they prepare to tip off this Friday. (22:18)

To close the show, Colter delivers his Treasure State Stars of the Week, spotlighting standout performances from across Montana. This week’s honorees include Griz Football’s Dillon Botner, the newly named FCS National Scholar-Athlete of the Year, and 2019 world champion steer wrestler Ty Erickson, who is off to a blazing start this season. (40:14)

What is Nuanez Now?

Nuanez Now, formerly Tootell & Nuanez, is your chance to stay on top of all the latest city, state and regional sports news. 102.9 ESPN Missoula’s flagship show provides exposure and insight to teams and athletes in and around western Montana, from the preps to the pros, accentuating national ESPN content with stories specific to the state of Montana.