Athlete of the Week
Keegan Baxmeyer | Athlete of the Week
The Republic-Times Athlete of the Week is Waterloo Millers outfielder Keegan Baxmeyer. An all-star selection for this year’s Mon-Clair League All-Star Game, Baxmeyer leads the Millers in hitting this season…
Read MorePhilip Reinhardt | Athlete of the Week
The Republic-Times Athlete of the Week is Valmeyer Lakers pitcher Philip Reinhardt. The southpaw has a record of 5-0 with a 2.28 ERA on the season. Reinhardt, who pitches collegiately…
Read MoreAustin Francis | Athlete of the Week
The Republic-Times Athlete of the Week is Millstadt Green Machine baseball player Austin Francis. The Dupo High School graduate went 5-for-10 with three home runs, four RBIs and seven runs…
Read MoreMatt Howard | Athlete of the Week
The Republic-Times Athlete of the Week is Columbia High School baseball standout Matt Howard. The recent graduate enjoyed an amazing senior season for the Eagles, leading the team in hitting…
Read MoreBrooke Miller | Athlete of the Week
The Republic-Times Athlete of the Week is Valmeyer High School softball standout Brooke Miller. The freshman pitcher/outfielder led the Pirates in hitting this spring at .437 with three home runs,…
Read MoreAbby Venhaus | Athlete of the Week
The Republic-Times Athlete of the Week is Columbia High School track standout Abby Venhaus. Competing in the IHSA Class 2A state track meet at Eastern Illinois University over the weekend,…
Read MoreJacob Rowold | Athlete of the Week
The Republic-Times Athlete of the Week is recent Valmeyer High School graduate Jacob Rowold. The baseball standout hit .455 with a .630 on base percentage this season for the Pirates.…
Read MoreKameron Hanvey | Athlete of the Week
The Republic-Times Athlete of the Week is Gibault Catholic High School baseball player Kameron Hanvey. The sophomore catcher/shortstop stole two bases during the Hawks’ 12-1 win at Red Bud on…
Read MoreJordan Sommers | Athlete of the Week
The Republic-Times Athlete of the Week is Waterloo High School wrestler Jordan Sommers. The junior, who placed fifth in the state at 195 pounds and is ranked as the top…
Read MoreReese Kite | Athlete of the Week
The Republic-Times Athlete of the Week is Waterloo Junior High School golf standout Reese Kite. At the Southern Illinois Junior High School Athletic Association Girls State Golf Tournament at Rend…
Read MoreJane Kaniecki | Athlete of the Week
The Republic-Times Athlete of the Week is Waterloo High School softball player Jane Kaniecki. The left-handed swinging senior is hitting .614 with a .662 on base percentage and five home…
Read MoreTre Wahlig | Athlete of the Week
The Republic-Times Athlete of the Week is Tre Wahlig of Waterloo. Wahlig, a sophomore on the Illinois College golf team, led the Blueboys in two recent meets. On April 12,…
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