Athlete of the Month: Celebrating Excellence in Local Sports Teams

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Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athletes Of Month: Shells Capture Regional Baseball Championship

June 1 2026 at 11:47 AM

ROXANA — Roxana defeated Litchfield 6-5 in eight innings in the Class 2A regional final Saturday,...

Tucker's Automotive Repair & Tire Athletes Of The Month: Marquette Catholic Boys Win Regional Championship

May 31 2026 at 6:55 AM

ALTON - Marquette Catholic High School’s baseball team won its 19th regional championship...

Sparklight Male Athlete Of The Month: Jersey's Bradley Tueth Places Third In 400 Meters At State

May 30 2026 at 5:30 PM

CHARLESTON — Jersey’s Bradley Tueth delivered a career-best performance Saturday, May 30...

STATE CHAMPION AGAIN: Tom Lane State Farm Insurance Male Athlete Of The Month: CM's Max Weber Wins IHSA 2A 3,200 State Title

May 30 2026 at 5:30 PM

CHARLESTON — Civic Memorial’s Max Weber created even more of a legacy in Bethalto on...

STATE CHAMPION: Spencer Homes Male Athlete Of The Month: Parker Owens Captures Top Place In Pole Vault

May 30 2026 at 5:07 PM

CHARLESTON — Edwardsville sophomore Parker Owens won the IHSA State Class 3A championship o...

Spencer Homes Male Athletes Of The Month: Tigers End Successful Boys Volleyball Season, Look Ahead To 2027

May 29 2026 at 4:49 PM

EDWARDSVILLE — Edwardsville’s boys volleyball season ended Thursday night, May 28, 2026,...

Tom Lane State Farm Insurance Male Athlete Of The Month: Eagles' Tullio Zamperi Reaches 800 Final With Personal Best

May 29 2026 at 2:19 PM

CHARLESTON - Senior track and field star Tullio Zamperi is no stranger to statewide competitions, a...

Tom Lane State Farm Insurance Male Athlete Of The Month: CM Junior Glenn Collins Advances In 800 Meters With 1:54.35 Clocking

May 29 2026 at 2:03 PM

CHARLESTON — Civic Memorial junior Glenn Collins advanced to the boys' 800-meter final Friday,...

BJ's Printables Male Athlete Of The Month: MELHS' Runner Jack Shank Blazes To State Finals Qualifying Mark In 1,600

May 28 2026 at 4:22 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Metro East Lutheran’s Jack Shank delivered one of the top performances in the...

Byron, Carlson, Petri & Kalb Male Athletes Of The Month: Father McGivney 4x800 Relay Reaches Class 1A Finals

May 28 2026 at 3:07 PM

CHARLESTON — Father McGivney Catholic’s boys 4x800-meter relay team advanced to the IHS...

Stillwater Senior Living Male Athlete Of The Month: Jacopo Salato Celebrated Before Regional Volleyball Contest

May 28 2026 at 11:25 AM

GRANITE CITY — Granite City High School senior exchange student Jacopo Salato was reunited wit...

Byron, Carlson, Petri & Kalb Female Athlete Of The Month for the Griffins: Natalie Beck Hits 100th Career Goal In McGivney Shutout

May 27 2026 at 12:53 PM

COLUMBIA — Father McGivney Catholic High School’s girls soccer team advanced...

Spencer Homes Female Athlete Of The Month: Edwardsville’s Sophie Shapiro Earns Four Medals and is Catalyst at State

May 24 2026 at 8:09 AM

CHARLESTON - Sophie Shapiro of Edwardsville returned Saturday, May 23, 2026, from the IHSA Class...

TWO-TIME STATE CHAMPION: Alton's Rayna Raglin Takes First In 100- and 200-Meter Races In State Finals

May 23 2026 at 5:29 PM

ALTON - Rayna Raglin of Alton won state titles in the 100-meter and 200-meter races and placed eighth...

Spencer Homes Female Athlete Of The Month: Edwardsville's Jayla Gathing Wins State Discus Title On Tiebreak

May 23 2026 at 4:30 PM

CHARLESTON - Edwardsville’s Jayla Gathing won the girls discus state championship Saturday, Ma...

Spencer Homes Female Athlete Of The Month: Tigers' Joi Story Wins 3A Shot Put State Title

May 23 2026 at 12:11 PM

CHARLESTON — Edwardsville senior Joi Story won the shot put title Saturday, May 23, 2026, a...

Sparklight Female Athletes Of The Month: Jersey Track and Field Girls Shine at IHSA State 2A Meet

May 23 2026 at 8:43 AM

CHARLESTON - The Jersey Community High School girls' track and field team competed Ma...

Tom Lane State Farm Insurance Female Athlete Of The Month: Sarah Rider Caps Breakthrough Season With State Hurdles Run

May 22 2026 at 2:27 PM

CHARLESTON - Sarah Rider of Civic Memorial High School said competing in the 100-meter hurdles at...

Tom Lane State Farm Insurance Female Athlete Of The Month: Kaylee Shields Finds Strength In CM Track and Field Support

May 22 2026 at 1:18 PM

CHARLESTON - Kaylee Shields returned to the IHSA 2A state track and field meet and tied for 13th...

Auto Butler Male Athlete Of The Month: Joe Ventimiglia Provides Leadership For Redbirds Boys Tennis Squad

May 21 2026 at 10:57 AM

ALTON - Alton's Joe Ventimiglia, a fourth-year senior on the Redbirds' boys tennis squad, provided...

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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.