Athlete of the Month: Celebrating Excellence in Local Sports Teams

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Byron, Carlson, Petri and Kalb Female Athletes Of Month: Father McGivney Catholic Girls Win Roxana Volleyball Invite

September 2 2025 at 2:42 PM

ROXANA - Father McGivney Catholic's girls volleyball team captured first-place in the Roxana Invite...

Sparklight Female Athletes Of Month: Jersey Girls Volleyball Takes Second at Roxana Invitational

September 2 2025 at 1:50 PM

JERSEY — Jersey’s girls volleyball team finished second overall with a 4-1 record at th...

Spencer Homes Female Athlete Of Month: Ciara Cunningham Leads Edwardsville Volleyball As Senior

August 31 2025 at 10:59 AM

EDWARDSVILLE - Ciara Cunningham, who has played all four years on the Edwardsville girls volleyball...

Byron, Carlson, Petri & Kalb Male Athlete Of Month: Drew Kleinheider Leads McGivney Baseball With Stellar Season

August 29 2025 at 10:23 AM

GLEN CARBON - Drew Kleinheider was part of the "heart and soul" of the Father McGivney Catholic boy...

Spencer Homes Female Athlete Of Month: Sophie Shapiro Stars In Edwardsville Girls Flag Football Debut

August 27 2025 at 10:55 AM

EDWARDSVILLE - Junior Sophie Shapiro, along with the rest of her teammates, helped to showcase...

Spencer Homes Male Athlete of the Month: Jack Kirgan Returns To Tigers Soccer Team With Confidence

August 26 2025 at 4:22 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Jack Kirgan was one of the leading scorers for the Edwardsville High boys soccer tea...

Spencer Homes Female Athlete Of Month: Savannah Ford Targets New Serving Record In Upcoming Season

August 26 2025 at 3:45 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Savannah Ford, along with Ciara Cunningham, are the only two seniors who'll play...

Byron, Carlson, Petri & Kalb Female Athlete Of Month: Kennedi Taylor Celebrates 100th Win At Alton Doubles Tournament

August 26 2025 at 9:15 AM

ALTON - Kennedi Taylor has had an illustrious girls' tennis career at Father McGivney Catholic High...

Tucker's Automotive Repair & Tire Male Athletes Of Month: Marquette Catholic Boys Excel at Madison County Invitational

August 22 2025 at 1:25 PM

WOOD RIVER — Marquette Catholic’s boys golf team delivered a strong performance Thursday,...

Auto Butler Male Athlete Of Month: Alton's Landon Mayer Wins Madison County Golf Large School Title

August 22 2025 at 1:09 PM

ALTON — Landon Mayer captured the Large School Division title at the Madison County Boys Golf...

BJ's Printables Female Athlete Of The Month: Avery Simaytis Is Senior Leader For MELHS Girls Volleyball Team

August 17 2025 at 6:07 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Avery Simaytis is the only senior on this season's girls volleyball team at Metro-East...

BJ's Printables Male Athlete Of Month: Abe Oberhauser Is Ready For Big Season For Knights Football Team

August 17 2025 at 2:23 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Abe Oberhauser Is a key player for the football team a Metro-East Lutheran High School,...

Stillwater Senior Living Male Athlete Of Month: Senior Lineman James Johnson Eyes Comeback for Granite City

August 17 2025 at 1:41 PM

James Johnson Plans To Return To Granite City Lineup To Help Warriors Turn Program Around GRANITE...

BJ's Printables Male Athlete Of The Month: Multi-Sport Athlete Luebbert Stands Out In Baseball, Soccer, and Football

August 14 2025 at 3:52 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Drake Luebbert, a multi-sport athlete at Metro East Lutheran High School, is preparing...

Altonized Community Federal Credit Union Female Athlete Of Month: Ella Kadell's Softball Talent Earns Her College Scholarship

August 14 2025 at 3:33 PM

PIASA - Ella Kadell, a standout softball player at Southwestern High School, signed a letter...

Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athletes Of Month: Junior High Boys Cross Country Team Joins Effort To Restore Roxana Park

August 14 2025 at 10:24 AM

ROXANA — This is one of those stories that isn't done because of performances on cross-country...

Stillwater Senior Living Male Athlete Of Month: Ryan Brokaw Is Key Running Back For Warriors

August 14 2025 at 9:21 AM

GRANITE CITY - Ryan Brokaw is a senior running back and defensive back for the football team of...

Bryon, Carlson, Petri & Kalb Male Athlete Of The Month: Kannon Kamp Stars At Plate and On Mound For Griffins

August 14 2025 at 9:18 AM

GLEN CARBON - Kannon Kamp was a standout player for McGivney High School’s baseball team during...

Spencer Homes Male Athlete Of Month: Devyon Hill-Lomax Balances Receiving and Special Teams Contributions

August 13 2025 at 10:07 AM

EDWARDSVILLE - Senior wide receiver Devyon Hill-Lomax is expected to be the top target for quarterback...

Altonized Community Federal Credit Union Male Athlete Of Month: Southwestern Sophomore Cason Robinson Excels in Track and Field

August 13 2025 at 9:15 AM

PIASA - Cason Robinson, a sophomore at Southwestern High School, emerged as a standout athlete on th...

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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.