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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
Vikings conquer State A baseball
Everybody kept doubting Bigfork. The Vikings kept answering.
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Let that soak in
The Glacier Range Riders are off to the best start in franchise history.
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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 5 DAYS, 19 HOURS 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.
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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.
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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.
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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 3 WEEKS, 5 DAYS 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 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 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.
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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.
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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 1 MONTH, 3 WEEKS AGO
Softball: Young Northwest A teams set for fierce competition
Teams are built on speed, leadership and strong fundamentals, with underclassmen stepping into pivotal roles.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 2 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish, Bigfork girls bow out of State A
GREAT FALLS — It wasn’t the result the team wanted at the State A tournament, but the Bigfork girls gained vital minutes of postseason basketball for their programs at the Four Seasons Arena.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 2 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO