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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

Carson Garner's hot start mirrors the Range Riders'

Carson Garner thought professional baseball was right there.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 WEEK AGO

Vikings conquer State A baseball

Everybody kept doubting Bigfork. The Vikings kept answering.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 1 DAY AGO

Range Riders in a walkover

Patience at the plate and another steady outing from Evan Langston was more than enough for the Range Riders on Tuesday Night at Glacier Bank Park.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 1 DAY AGO

Vikings conquer State A baseball

Everybody kept doubting Bigfork. The Vikings kept answering.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 4 DAYS AGO

Let that soak in

The Glacier Range Riders are off to the best start in franchise history.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 2 WEEKS, 1 DAY AGO

Wildkats, Loggers, Pirates vie in balanced A softball

Wide open. That is the way Columbia Falls Wildkats coach Rick Lawerence sees this year’s Class A state softball tournament entering Thursday’s opening round in Hamilton.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 2 WEEKS, 1 DAY AGO

Glacier Range Riders bring explosive start home

The Glacier Range Riders are heading into their home opener with the kind of momentum the franchise has rarely seen in its five-year span.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 2 WEEKS, 2 DAYS AGO

Bravettes fall 8-2 to Sentinel

Flathead walked off the field Saturday knowing the result wasn’t ideal but also knowing the Bravettes are not the same team they were two months ago.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 3 WEEKS, 4 DAYS AGO

Ryan, Godsey shine as Bulldogs walk off Lions

WHITEFISH — Finn Ryan delivered the walk-off hit Tuesday night as Whitefish rallied past Eureka 4-3 in a Northwest A matchup at Smith Fields. But the night belonged just as much to Carter Godsey.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 WEEKS, 1 DAY AGO

Brothers in stride: Austin and Tamret Savik bonded by sports

The first time Austin Savik met his brother Tamret Savik, it was at an airport.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 1 MONTH AGO

Brothers in stride: Austin and Tamret Savik bonded by sports

The first time Austin Savik met his brother Tamret Savik, it was at an airport.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 MONTH, 1 WEEK AGO

Bigfork boys chill the competition at Iceberg Invite

On a chilly Saturday at Mike Nicosia Track and Field Complex, the Bigfork boys and Columbia Falls girls delivered standout performances at the Iceberg Invitational.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 1 MONTH, 1 WEEK AGO

Vikings, Wildkats bring heat at chilly Iceberg

COLUMBIA FALLS — On a chilly Saturday at Mike Nicosia Track and Field Complex, the Bigfork boys and Columbia Falls girls delivered standout performances at the Iceberg Invitational.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 MONTH, 2 WEEKS AGO

Wildcats erupt after early deficit, defeat Vikings

COLUMBIA FALLS — After falling behind in the first inning, Columbia Falls erupted for 12 runs across three innings, rolling to a 15-4 win in a clash between Northwest A foes on Tuesday evening.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 1 MONTH, 3 WEEKS AGO

Bulldogs race past Braves behind explosive start

Whitefish didn’t ease into Friday evening’s matchup against Flathead, scoring nine runs in the first inning to take a commanding lead and never let up in a 16-6 nonconference baseball victory at ABS park.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 2 MONTHS AGO

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