02/18/2026
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.
All monthly winners of the 25-26 school year and will have the opportunity to be named the Athlete of the Year in May. The Athlete of the Year is awarded a $1,000 scholarship from the Hopedale Medical Foundation to further their education.
Wondering how athletes are chosen? Hopedale Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine receive nominations from their outreach partner school district athletic directors and "in season" coaches. 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.
Congrats Peyton!🌟
