Gus Schmidt | Athlete of the Week - Republic-Times

Gus Schmidt | Athlete of the Week

Republic-Times- April 1, 2026

Gus Schmidt (16) of Gibault looks to see if the ball will drop fair against Alton Marquette at SS Peter and Paul Park on Friday March 20, 2026. Paul Baillargeon

The Republic-Times Athlete of the Week is Gibault Catholic High School baseball player Gus Schmidt. The junior is hitting .478 with a .571 on base percentage, six stolen bases, seven RBIs and eight runs scored for the Hawks to start off the 2026 season.

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