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Michael Schmitz Steps Down as Huron Football Coach

Michael Schmitz, former Huron football coach

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The Huron School District reported on Thursday that head football coach Michael Schmitz has resigned from his position as coach.

This news comes after he led the Tigers football program to a 6-6 season and their first appearance in stat title game since 1992.

Schmitz spent a total of four seasons as the Head Coach. Per the release sent out by the school, Schmitz plans to “remain in the Huron school district as a teacher and coach.”

It’s currently unknown who his replacement will be.

Nate Wek is currently the sports content producer and sports and rec beat reporter for South Dakota Public Broadcasting. He is a graduate of South Dakota State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism Broadcasting and a minor in Leadership. From 2010-2013 Nate was the Director of Gameday Media for the Sioux Falls Storm (Indoor Football League) football team. He also spent 2012 and 2013 as the News and Sports Director of KSDJ Radio in Brookings, SD. Nate, his wife Sarah, and three sons, Braxan, Jordy, and Anders live in Canton, SD.