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Will Schmidt's versatility key for unbeaten IC Catholic
IC Catholic's Will Schmidt, a Yale recruit, uses football versatility to face top-ranked Loyola.
In brief
IC Catholic's Will Schmidt, a Yale recruit, uses football versatility to face top-ranked Loyola. IC Catholic's Will Schmidt, a Yale recruit with 18 receptions and 39 tackles, uses his versatility to face top-ranked Loyola in Catholic League. Originally reported by Chicago Sun-Times.
Will Schmidt's versatility
Will Schmidt plays multiple positions including nickelback safety, receiver, wing, tight end, fullback, outside linebacker, and occasionally inside linebacker.
“I see myself as being able to play any position. If anything happens at any moment, I'm ready for anything.”
IC Catholic's unbeaten status
IC Catholic is one of two remaining unbeatens in the Catholic League, facing top-ranked Loyola on Friday.
Schmidt's stats
Schmidt has 18 receptions for 153 yards and a touchdown, and 39 tackles with six for a loss.
Schmidt's academic and athletic background
Schmidt carries a 4.5 GPA and has a Yale offer, with his older brother JP a 2022 state champion at IC Catholic.
Coach Bill Krefft's perspective
Coach Bill Krefft says Schmidt acts like a coach on the field, making big plays and helping adjust the team's strategy.
“He's like a coach on the field, helping with calls. He has made some big plays for us.”
Schmidt's family support
Schmidt's father Bill was head coach at IC Catholic, winning a Class 2A state title in 2008, and is now the receivers coach.
Team defense strength
IC Catholic's defense is led by Schmidt, Donnel Sallis, Jaden Penna, and Anthony Carroccio, a Yale commit with a 4.84 GPA.
Carroccio's leadership
Carroccio serves as team captain, helping younger players develop and build their skills.
“I am a captain. I try to make sure everybody is learning what they can.”
IC Catholic's recent wins
IC Catholic has quality wins over Nazareth and St. Ignatius this season, with a third-year quarterback and top 50 recruit.
Loyola's challenge
Loyola presents a significant challenge to IC Catholic after a recent loss to the Knights in 2023.
Schmidt's outlook
Schmidt views the Friday game as an opportunity to showcase IC Catholic's strength on home turf against a formidable opponent.
“It's the opportunity of a lifetime to show the world who we are on our home turf.”
What happens next
IC Catholic faces top-ranked Loyola in a Catholic League game on Friday, aiming to maintain their unbeaten status.
What to remember
IC Catholic's Will Schmidt, a Yale recruit with 18 receptions and 39 tackles, uses his versatility to face top-ranked Loyola in Catholic League.
