Kevin Schmit
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Associate Sports Editor and Columnist for the Daily Herald. [email protected]
Joined June 2012
Basketball roundup: Hersey, Maine East, Fremd boys remain unbeaten; Vyverman's 17 points help keep Mundelein girls perfect
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Hersey beat Hoffman Estates and Maine East outlasted Glenbrook North as four unbeaten area boys’ teams became two Tuesday. Hersey 70, Hoffman Estates 44: Hersey (6-0) stayed unbeaten by knocking...
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'Edgy' Tim: Local football players to watch from last week's early signing period
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While the IHSA wrapped up the 2025 football season Wednesday in DeKalb with the Class 7A and 8A state title games, several recruits throughout Illinois put pen to paper as the early signing period...
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IHSA Class 5A final: St. Francis, Phillip drive to a state title
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Brock Phillip had an eventful final drive in a game full of them Tuesday. The St. Francis senior quarterback had to leave for a play with a cramp in his leg. He took a huge hit on a scramble to the...
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On the flip side: Behind Mueller's decision to sign with Miami instead of Colorado
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Calling it “the right place to be,” South Elgin senior tight end Gavin Mueller announced his commitment on Nov. 18 to attend the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida. Mueller, who is expec...
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The nominees for the Daily Herald Athlete of the Month Award for November
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Presenting the nominees for the Daily Herald Athlete of the Month Award for November. Please vote for whom you believe is most deserving of the award. Cook County — Johnny O’Brien, Fremd, football...
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'Edgy' Tim: What to expect from area football recruits on signing day
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Wednesday marks the start of the early signing period for football recruits in the Class of 2026. The early signing period is one of two signing day events (the other being the more traditional...
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🏆🏈Destination DeKalb: #IHSA Class 7A/8A State Championship games to return to Northern Illinois University on Wednesday. December 3 | Huskie Stadium 3:00 PM | Class 7A | Brother Rice vs. St. Rita 6:00 PM | Class 8A| Mt. Carmel vs. Oswego 🔗Release▶️ https://t.co/rrGiUBBOqp
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Images: Montini Captures IHSA Class 4A Football Crown, Edges Rochester 47-33
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Images from the IHSA Class 4A Championship football game between Montini and Rochester Friday, Nov. 28, 2025 at Illinois State University’s Hancock Stadium in Normal. Montini won the contest 47 to...
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***2025 #IHSA Football State Final Update*** Tuesday, December 2 Hancock Stadium | Normal 3:00 PM | Class 5A | Providence vs. St. Francis 6:00 PM | Class 6A | East St. Louis vs. Fenwick Class 7A/8A reschedule announcement expected Saturday. 🔗Info▶️ https://t.co/ECr8oNH4GP
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Time for another round of IHSA football title game predictions
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Let’s cut to the chase. That could mean discussing our annual predictions for the IHSA championship football games. It’s a decades-long Daily Herald tradition taken over only recently by yours tru...
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For prep football finalists, championship itinerary must be sound
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At Montini it’s an annual team goal — to be able to practice football on Thanksgiving Day. “That means one thing. It means you’re in a state final game,” said coach Mike Bukovsky, whose Bron...
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Who had the area's top prep football performances in the semifinals?
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We started the season with more than 80 area football teams trying to weave a path to Bloomington-Normal for state championship weekend. Now we’re down to two. As Montini prepares to vie for a...
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Boys basketball season preview: Scouting Lake County
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Antioch Sequoits Coach: Sean Connor (5th season) Last season’s record: 17-14, 11-3 (second, Northern Lake County) Top returning players: Mark Render, 6-1, sr., G, Cooper Marabella, ...
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Boys basketball season preview: Scouting DuPage County
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Addison Trail Coach: Cory Little, first season. Last season’s record: 17-15 overall, 6-6 in the West Suburban Gold (third place). Top returners: Manuel Roque, sr., G/F; Camren Saler...
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