Tony Kossina | Athlete of the Week - Republic-Times

Tony Kossina | Athlete of the Week

Republic-Times- July 9, 2025

Brad Ripplemeyer of the Lakers hands the MVP plaque to Tony Kossina (8) of Millstadt after the game against the St. Louis Printers in the the championship game at Borsch Park in the Valmeyer Mid Summer Classic on Sunday July 6, 2025

The Republic-Times Athlete of the Week is shortstop Tony Kossina of the Millstadt Green Machine. A Mon-Clair League baseball veteran, Kossina was named MVP of this year’s Valmeyer Midsummer Classic after collecting nine hits in three games – including a 4-for-5 performance in the title game won by Millstadt. Kossina is pictured at right with tourney organizer Brad Rippelmeyer.

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