Athlete of the Month: Celebrating Excellence in Local Sports Teams

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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...

Auto Butler Male Athlete Of Month: Alton High’s Jack Puent Excels As Center Fielder and Pitcher

August 13 2025 at 8:00 AM

ALTON - Scott Harper, coach of the Alton High boys baseball team, highlighted the contributions o...

Byron, Carlson, Petri & Kalb Female Athlete Of Month: Natalie Beck Shines as Multi-Sport Star At Father McGivney High

August 13 2025 at 7:45 AM

GLEN CARBON — Natalie Beck has distinguished herself as a versatile athlete at Father McGivney...

BJ's Printables Female Athlete Of Month: Grace Brown Excels in Soccer, Cheer and Dance At MELHS

August 13 2025 at 7:30 AM

EDWARDSVILLE — Grace Brown, a recent senior graduate at Metro East Lutheran High School, recently...

Spencer Homes Male Athlete Of Month: Tigers' Quarterback Yale Weaver Looks Ahead For Successful Season

August 12 2025 at 1:41 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Yale Weaver, a senior quarterback for the Edwardsville High School football team,...

Tucker's Automotive Tire & Repair Athletes Of Mo.: Marquette Catholic Trap Team Wins Area League Championship

August 6 2025 at 4:38 PM

ALTON - The Marquette Catholic trap shooting team secured first place in an area league this past spring...

Tucker's Automotive Tire and Repair Female Athlete of Mo.: Marquette Catholic’s Brianne Bagwill Shines in Trap Shooting

August 6 2025 at 4:05 PM

ALTON - Marquette Catholic’s Brianne Bagwill has emerged as a standout trap shooter since joining...

Auto Butler Female Athlete Of Month: Alton’s Justice Haynes Quick Out of the Blocks in 2025

August 6 2025 at 11:17 AM

ALTON - Alton High’s Justice Haynes posted personal bests in the 100- and 200-meter sprints...

Sparklight Female Athlete Of The Month: Derrick Showcases Versatility In Softball

August 6 2025 at 11:00 AM

JERSEYVILLE — Maleah Derrick, a rising junior at Jersey Community High School, has made a significan...

Sparklight Female Athlete Of Mo.: Anna Kribs Sparks Jersey Softball Offense With Bat, Aggressive Base Running

August 5 2025 at 4:08 PM

JERSEY - Anna Kribs, a sophomore at Jersey Community High School, emerged as a key player for the...

Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athletes Of Mo.: Shells' Basketball Group Achieves Perfect Academic Honors

August 5 2025 at 2:23 PM

ROXANA - Roxana High School is a school that prides itself on student-athlete excellence in the classroom....

Tom Lane State Farm Insurance Female Athlete Of Mo.: Skylar Johnson Concludes Standout CM Softball Career

August 5 2025 at 10:00 AM

BETHALTO - Skylar Johnson, a first baseman from Civic Memorial High School, recently concluded her...

Midwest Members Male Athlete of the Month: Roxana's Wyatt Doyle Prepares For SIUE After Stellar High School Season

August 1 2025 at 4:29 PM

ROXANA - Wyatt Doyle of Roxana, a Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athlete of the Month for Roxana,...

Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athlete of the Month: Roxana Track Coach Highlights Lucas’s Versatility In Pole Vault and Relays

August 1 2025 at 4:18 PM

ROXANA — Incoming sophomore Paityn Lucas has emerged as a standout freshman athlete in Roxana...

Three-Time All-American: Auto Butler Female Athlete Of The Month Rayna Raglin Shines At USATF Jr. Olympics

August 1 2025 at 2:36 PM

SAVANNAH, Ga. — Alton's Rayna Raglin, a 17-year-old track and field sensation, has demonstrated...

Tom Lane State Farm Insurance Female Athlete Of Mo.: Eagles' Grace Burton Is Perfect Behind The Plate

August 1 2025 at 8:02 AM

BETHALTO — Civic Memorial High School’s girls softball catcher Grace Burton delivered...

BJ's Printables Male Athlete Of Mo.: Thijson Heard Hits Over .400 For MELHS Baseball Squad In 2025

July 31 2025 at 2:13 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Thijson Heard, a senior for the Metro-East Lutheran baseball team, returns to the...

Tom Lane State Farm Insurance Female Athlete Of Mo.: Lauren Hardy Key Eagles Girls Softball Contributor

July 31 2025 at 10:45 AM

BETHALTO — Lauren Hardy, left fielder for the Civic Memorial girls softball team, recently completed...

Stillwater Senior Living Female Athlete Of Mo.: Granite City’s Natalie Kondrich Shines as Reliable Midfielder Off Bench

July 31 2025 at 10:06 AM

GRANITE CITY - Natalie Kondrich was a strong senior midfielder who usually came off the bench fo...

Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athlete Of Month: Bunt Recognized For Cheerleading Dedication

July 30 2025 at 10:57 AM

WOOD RIVER - Adyson Bunt of East Alton-Wood River High School is being recognized for her dedication...

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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.