Tony Kossina | Athlete of the Week
- July 9, 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.