Athlete of the Month: Celebrating Excellence in Local Sports Teams

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Altonized Community Federal Credit Union Female Athlete Of The Month: Addy Walden Leads Piasa Birds With Exceptional Setter Skills

November 6 2025 at 1:25 PM

PIASA — Addy Walden, a senior setter for the Southwestern Piasa Birds girls volleyball team,...

Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athlete of the Month: East Alton-Wood River Cheerleader Shines With Her Leadership

November 5 2025 at 1:02 PM

WOOD RIVER - Taylor Minner, a senior at East Alton-Wood River High School, is being recognized for...

Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athlete Of Month: East Alton-Wood River’s Shewmake Balances Soccer and Academics

November 4 2025 at 3:24 PM

WOOD RIVER - Mason Shewmake, a senior at East Alton-Wood River High School, has been recognized for...

Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athlete Of Month: Roxana Senior Sean Maberry Shines in Three Sports

November 2 2025 at 1:00 PM

ROXANA — Sean Maberry, a senior defensive lineman, running back, and wide receiver for th...

Stillwater Senior Living Female Athlete Of The Month: Senior Alexis Ruiz Celebrated For Girls Volleyball Efforts

October 31 2025 at 3:25 PM

GRANITE CITY - Alexis Ruiz was a senior outside hitter for the girls' volleyball team at Granite...

Spencer Homes Female Athlete Of Month: Tigers' Livia Goebel Shines For Edwardsville Volleyball

October 30 2025 at 4:23 PM

GRANITE CITY - Livia Goebel is a junior middle hitter for the Edwardsville High girls volleyball...

Auto Butler Male Athlete Of The Month: Jack Beaber Leads Marquette Catholic Football Success

October 30 2025 at 3:36 PM

ALTON — Jack Beaber, a standout guard and linebacker for Marquette Catholic, has been instrumental...

Tom Lane State Farm Insurance Male Athlete Of Month: Eagles' Max Weber Makes History With Third Consecutive Regional Win

October 30 2025 at 3:20 PM

BETHALTO - Max Weber of Civic Memorial High School made history on Oct. 25, 2025, by becoming...

Byron, Carlson, Petri & Kalb Female Athlete Of Month: McGivney State Golf Champion Sarah Hyten Signs With Florida Gulf Coast

October 30 2025 at 2:57 PM

GLEN CARBON - Sarah Hyten recently won the IHSA Class 1A individual golf championship for Father...

Auto Butler Female Athlete of Month: Senior Ja'Kayla Steen Was A Leader For Alton Volleyball In 2025

October 30 2025 at 2:30 PM

ALTON — Ja'Kayla Steen, a senior middle hitter for the Alton High girls volleyball team, has...

Tom Lane State Farm Insurance Female Athlete Of The Month: CM Girls Volleyball Coach Applauds Thomas’ Athletic and Leadership Success

October 28 2025 at 5:05 PM

BETHALTO - Kristie Ochs, head coach of the Civic Memorial girls volleyball team, highlighted the achievements...

Auto Butler Male Athlete Of Month: Alton Quarterback Cayden Robinson Led Redbirds With Determination

October 28 2025 at 3:15 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Alton football junior quarterback Cayden Robinson was a steady glue that helped...

BJ's Printables Male Athlete Of The Month: Ian Skelton Praised for Crucial Role In Knights' Offense

October 23 2025 at 1:16 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - There are many key contributors to Metro East Lutheran's football success in the...

BJ's Printables Female Athlete Of Month: Annika Jenkins Is Key To Metro-East Lutheran Volleyball Team

October 22 2025 at 5:20 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Annika Jenkins is a very experienced setter for the Metro-East Lutheran High...

BJ's Printables Male Athlete Of The Month: Knights' Center Tim Schilbe Commands Line and Boosts Team's Playoff Hopes

October 22 2025 at 3:12 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Tim Schilbe, a talented offensive and defensive lineman for the Metro-East Lutheran...

Auto Butler Male Athletes Of Month: Redbirds Football Squad Holds Its Own Early Against Tigers

October 20 2025 at 2:44 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - The Alton football Redbirds scored first and held the lead for a time, but eventually,...

Spencer Homes Male Athlete Of Month: Edwardsville QB Dean Williams Impresses in Key Starting Role

October 17 2025 at 11:14 AM

O'FALLON – Dean Williams, a junior who's also the backup quarterback for Edwardsville High's...

Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athlete Of The Month: Ultra Senior Athlete Leads Roxana Volleyball With Skill and Speed

October 15 2025 at 4:23 PM

ROXANA - Daisy Daugherty, an ultra senior athlete at Roxana High School, is a Midwest Members Credit...

Spencer Homes Female Athletes Of Month: Edwardsville Girls Tennis Capture SWC Title

October 14 2025 at 11:32 AM

EDWARDSVILLE - Edwardsville's girls tennis squad appears primed and ready for the Friday and Saturday,...

Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athlete Of Month: East Alton-Wood River's Brooke Moran Honored in Cheerleading

October 7 2025 at 11:48 AM

WOOD RIVER - Brooke Moran, a senior at East Alton-Wood River High School, has been recognized for...

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At Riverbender.com, the spirit of competition and sportsmanship comes alive as we honor the exceptional achievements of individual athletes across 12 distinguished local high school teams. Our Athlete of the Month feature shines a spotlight on those who have gone above and beyond on the field, displaying excellence, dedication, and a love for the game. From the relentless determination of the Edwardsville Tigers to the unwavering teamwork of the Alton Redbirds, we celebrate these athletes who inspire us all. Join us in recognizing the Athlete of the Month, a tribute to hard work, talent, and the vibrant sports community in our region. Explore profiles, interviews, highlights, and more, as we pay homage to the local heroes of our favorite sports.