Michael Chism | Athlete of the Week

Michael Chism

Michael Chism

The Republic-Times Athlete of the Week is Valmeyer High School basketball player Michael Chism.

The junior is averaging 16 points and 11 rebounds per game so far this season for the Pirates (4-4), including 22 points and 15 rebounds against Lebanon on Dec. 6 and 18 points and 11 rebounds against New Athens on Friday, both wins. (Alan Dooley photo)

Corey Saathoff

Corey is the editor of the Republic-Times. He has worked at the newspaper since 2004, and currently resides in Columbia. He is also the principal singer-songwriter and plays guitar in St. Louis area country-rock band The Trophy Mules.
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