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SPORTS REPORTER, KEEPING SCORE AND BIG SKY NOW PODCAST HOST

Luke Schmit leads the charge on our local and regional sports podcast shows. His coverage includes regional and college athletics connected to Montana and the broader Big Sky Conference. Schmit reports on major games, athletes, and sports trends affecting teams across the region. He also contributes interviews, analysis, and multimedia coverage for digital audiences. His reporting helps readers stay connected to the teams and athletes that shape Montana sports.

IMPACT: Luke’s work brings readers closer to the teams and athletes that define Montana’s sports culture.

ARTICLES BY LUKE SCHMIT

Wildcats climb into A football semifinals

One yard separates Columbia Falls’ Trip Ross and Sidney’s Aaron Schmitz heading into Friday’s Class A football semifinal.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 DAY AGO

Chasing the Final 4: Wildcats, Bulldogs in quarterfinals

Kelly Houle knew what last name to look out for before turning on Hardin’s film.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 1 DAY AGO

Cat-Dog III goes to Dogs

Grace Sliman had quite the birthday on Saturday. A goal and a state championship will do just that.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 4 DAYS AGO

Final farewell

The Bulldogs couldn't have asked for a better way to leave Memorial Field.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 5 DAYS AGO

Soccer: Glacier girls allow 1 shot, beat Capital 4-0

Glacier’s offense had plenty to celebrate Tuesday afternoon, but it was the Wolfpack defense that shined in the opening round of the AA state girls soccer playoffs.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 WEEKS, 1 DAY AGO

Soccer: Wolfpack boys rally past Big Sky

Sometimes a wakeup call is all we need.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 WEEKS, 1 DAY AGO

C-Falls wins classic Cat-Dog on Hill's late TD

Ninety yards stood between Columbia Falls and a Cat-Dog victory on Friday night.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 MONTH AGO

Crosstown Volleyball: Glacier wins 5-set thriller

Just when the Bravettes thought they had each set won, the Wolfpack snatched it right back.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 MONTH, 1 WEEK AGO

Making noise: Dalen, Bulldogs off to 5-0 start

Luke Dalen has never seen a shortage of competition in his journey as quarterback for the Whitefish Bulldogs.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 MONTH, 1 WEEK AGO

Vikings roughed up in loss to Wildcats

The Wildcats only needed a short amount of time to shake off their bye week on Friday night.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 1 MONTH, 1 WEEK AGO

Wildcats pull away from Vikings

The Wildcats only needed a short amount of time to shake off their bye week on Friday night.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 MONTH, 2 WEEKS AGO

Sophomore Night: Herion leads Bravettes to Crosstown flag football win

It may have been Senior Night at Legends Stadium, but a sophomore stole the show.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 MONTH, 2 WEEKS AGO

Flathead drops heartbreaker to Helena

The Flathead Braves had Helena High right where they wanted.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 MONTH, 3 WEEKS AGO

Winkler, Weaks power Glacier to crosstown sweep

Gracie Winkler's first goal settled the Wolfpack in; her next two put the crosstown matchup away.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 MONTH, 3 WEEKS AGO

3-0 Braves take on Bengals; Pack on road to face Bruins

Start fast and accept the challenge. That’s Flathead football coach Mac Roche’s message as his unbeaten Braves return to Legends Stadium on Friday to face Helena High.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 MONTH, 3 WEEKS AGO

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