Tennis coach remembers victim killed in Geneva Lake boating accident

Tennis coach remembers victim killed in Geneva Lake boating accident

Jasmine FranklinPLAINFIELD, Ill. —

Tennis coaches in Will County, Illinois, are remembering 10-year-old Kate Schmidt. She was one of three children who died after a boat capsized on Geneva Lake July 4 weekend.

Schmidt played at Five Star Tennis Center. Her coaches describe her as a bright teammate who always had a smile and positive energy.

“She was really absorbing life to the fullest as a 10-year-old could. She had an infectious smile and really had that it factor. She had so much potential not just as a tennis player but as a human being,” said Aaron Rusnak.