Jacob Thompson | Athlete of the Week - Republic-Times

Jacob Thompson | Athlete of the Week

Republic-Times- July 16, 2025

Jacob Thompson (28) of Valmeyer delivers a pitch to Millstadt in a semifinal Mon Clair baseball game at SPPS fields in Waterloo, Illinois on Sunday, August 4, 2024. Paul Baillargeon

The Republic-Times Athlete of the Week is Valmeyer Lakers pitcher Jacob Thompson. The lefthanded starter is a perfect 5-0 on the Mon-Clair League regular season with an ERA of 1.85 in 34 innings pitched.

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