Here’s the WMOI/WRAM Athletes of the Week for the week ending October 18th, 2026:
The Monmouth-Roseville Titan Athlete of the Week is sophomore boys soccer player, Jaque Keka. Five different players scored in the Titan’s 5-4 win over Macomb in the Regional quarterfinals. But only one of those players nailed the game winner, as Jaque rolled a shot past the Bomber goal keeper with 28 seconds left in the match, sending his team to the regional semifinals.
The United Red Storm Athlete of the Week is senior volleyball player, Irelynn Marshall. Irelynn has roared back from an early season injury to help the Red Storm get on a roll heading into the postseason. She led her team in kills in two wins last week, averaging nearly five per match. Irelynn also showed her hustle, leading the team in digs with 14.
The West Central Heat Athlete of the Week is junior volleyball player, Riley Ferguson. In a week that included seven matches, Riley continued her dominance as the quarterback of the squad, averaging almost 20 assists per contest. She also showed her versatility, averaging five digs, as well. With over a year left in her career, Riley has already recorded her 1000th assist at the BPC Invitational.
The Galesburg Silver Streak Athlete of the Week is cross country runners, senior Grae Boone and junior Brayden McGuire. Grae and Brayden were the top finishers for the Silver Streaks at the Western Big Six Conference championship meet at Empire Park in East Moline. Grae placed 14th out of 89 total runners. Brayden placed 30th out of 122 runners.
The Abingdon-Avon Tornado Athlete of the Week is sophomore volleyball player, Vivian Bigger. Vivian led the Tornadoes in assists in all seven matches that were played last week. She handed out a total of 90 helpers for an average of nearly 13 per contest. Vivian also showed a talent at the net, as well, leading the team in blocks with 12.
Thanks to our AOTW sponsors…….. Midwest Bank, McDonough Telephone Cooperative – MTC and Tompkins State Bank
