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Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athletes Of The Month: Roxana Girls Capture Second Straight Madison County Championship

Five medal-winning performances powered the Shells at Alton High School, where an individual champion helped set the tone for another successful meet.

Dan Brannan, Content Director

Oct 16, 2026 2:09 PM

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ROXANA - Roxana’s girls cross country team won its second consecutive Madison County small-school championship Oct. 6, 2026, at Alton High School, with five runners earning medals and all-county honors.

Gianna Stassi led the Shells, winning the individual county championship in 19 minutes, 58.1 seconds. Elizabeth Clouse placed third in 20:55.8, and Savannah Cline finished seventh in 21:36.9.

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Bailey Schallenberg-Decker took 10th in 22:16.6, followed by Leah Newton in 11th at 22:35.9. The five medal-winning performances helped Roxana capture first place in the small-school division.

The Roxana girls cross country team was also named the Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athletes of the Month.

Following their consistent performances at the county meet, the Shells have high hopes for the upcoming conference and regional meets.