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Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athlete Of The Month: Roxana Star Gianna Stassi Excels in Two Spring Sports

Roxana’s standout athlete delivered for the Shells in a regional soccer final, then turned around hours later to compete at the IHSA state track meet.

Dan Brannan, Content Director

Jun 4, 2026 11:17 AM Jun 4, 2026 11:41 AM

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Gianna Stassi at the girls sectional track and field meet for Roxana. Gianna Stassi on the soccer field. ROXANA - Roxana's Gianna Stassi is a powerful two-spring sports athlete for Roxana's Shells.

In 24 hours recently, Gianna played a regional soccer final at night against Marquette Catholic at Public School Stadium in Alton, then made a trek to the IHSA Girls State Track and Field Championships and competed in the 3,200 meters the following morning. She performed at high levels for both teams.

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Stassi is one of the Shells' biggest offensive weapons in soccer, but is all over the field and also a strong player defensively.

Stassi is a Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athlete of the Month for the Shells.

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In track, she qualified for state in the 1,600 meters (third at the sectional with a time of 5:41.41) and the 3,200 meters (11:55.23), finishing second at the Triad 2A Sectional.

At the state meet, Gianna was 25th in the 3,200 with a time of 12:05.19. She was the Madison County Small Schools champion in the 1,600 meters (5:50.96) and the 3,200 meters (12:32.96). She was also the Cahokia Conference girls champion in the 1,600 (5:42.41) and 3,200 meters (12:37.96).

Stassi combines incredible endurance with speed in her two spring sports.

In the fall, Stassi will be a key member of Roxana's girls' cross country team. She enters her senior season in August 2026.