Peyton Swinford Named January Athlete of the Month
Hopedale, IL – Hopedale Rehabilitation & Sports Medicine in collaboration with Hopedale Medical Complex is pleased to announce Peyton Swinford, a senior from Hartsburg-Emden High School, as our January Athlete of the Month. Peyton is a 4-year varsity member of the basketball team and the current captain. His nominator wrote “Peyton always represents our team, school and community well.” Additionally, Peyton excels in the classroom, holding a 3.8 GPA.
In conjunction with Hopedale Rehabilitation & Sports Medicine, the outreach partner school districts athletic directors and “in season” coaches nominate students from their district for this distinguished award. The individuals that are chosen must not only excel as athletes, but also must be fully rounded in their approach to scholarship, leadership, character, and community service.
For being awarded the January Athlete of the Month, Peyton, will have the opportunity to be named the Athlete of the Year in May, and be awarded a $1,000 scholarship from the Hopedale Medical Foundation to further his education. Hopedale Medical Complex and Hopedale Rehabilitation & Sports Medicine are pleased to continue this tradition with Dee-Mack, Delavan, Hartsburg-Emden, and Tremont school districts during their 2025/2026 Sports Seasons.