Athlete of the Month: Celebrating Excellence in Local Sports Teams

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Spencer Homes Male Athlete Of Month: Zach Cohn Captains Edwardsville Hockey Team To Another MVCHA Class 2A Title

March 17 2025 at 2:14 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Zach Cohn, who was a senior forward and captain for the Edwardsville High club hocke...

Spencer Homes Female Athlete Of Month: Senior Maddie Aldrich Will Play Important Role For Softball Tigers

March 17 2025 at 2:02 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Maddie Aldrich is a senior utility infielder/outfielder who will fit in a variety...

Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athlete Of Month: Dedicated Baseball Player Seibert Balances Sports and Academics Effectively

March 13 2025 at 11:03 AM

WOOD RIVER — Camden Seibert, a senior at East Alton-Wood River High School, is being recognized...

Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athlete of the Month: Oilers' Softball Star Camey Adams Balances Sports and Academics

March 13 2025 at 10:40 AM

WOOD RIVER - Camey Adams, a senior at East Alton-Wood River High School (EAWR), is being recognized...

Southwestern's Josie Hagen: A Force on the Court and Field, She Is An Altonized Community Federal Credit Union Female Athlete Of Month

March 13 2025 at 9:42 AM

PIASA - Josie Hagen is another of Southwestern High School's strong student-athletes who participates...

Stillwater Senior Living Athlete Of Month: Young Warriors Wrestler Excels With Fifth Place Finish In Peoria

March 12 2025 at 5:02 PM

PEORIA — Twelve-year-old Cameron Travis of the Young Warriors Wrestling Academy in Granite City,...

Altonized Community Federal Credit Union Male Athlete Of Month: Guard Cason Robinson Had Big Impact On Court

March 12 2025 at 4:30 PM

PIASA — Cason Robinson, a sophomore guard for the Southwestern High School Piasa Birds, has...

Sparklight Female Athlete Of The Month: Jersey Community Student-Athlete Amelia Strebel Excels Academically And Athletically

March 12 2025 at 1:59 PM

JERSEYVILLE - Amelia Strebel, a standout student-athlete from Jersey Community Unit School District...

Byron, Petri, Carlson & Kalb Male Athlete Of Month: Kolesa Rates Important Player For Griffins' Boys Basketball Team

March 12 2025 at 1:37 PM

GLEN CARBON - Owen Kolesa, a junior forward for the boys' basketball team at Father McGivney Catholic...

Tucker's Automotive Repair & Tire Female Athlete Of Month: Marquette's Radley Hoener Signs National Letter of Intent

March 11 2025 at 11:32 AM

ALTON - Radley Hoener, a Marquette Catholic High School senior, has signed a National Letter of Inten...

BJ's Printables Male Athlete Of Month: Suhre Is More Known For Golf, But Makes Positive Contributions To MELHS Basketball Team

March 7 2025 at 10:19 AM

EDWARDSVILLE - Ryan Suhre is known more for his golf game at Metro-East Lutheran High School, bu...

Tucker's Automotive Repair & Tire Female Athlete Of Month: From Dance Floor to Student Council, Grace Stoverink Shines

March 5 2025 at 4:31 PM

ALTON - Grace Elizabeth Stoverink, a senior at Marquette Catholic High School, has been recognized...

Tucker's Automotive Repair & Tire Male Athletes Of Month: Jones Brothers Exhibit Teamwork And Perseverance On Court

March 3 2025 at 2:56 PM

ALTON - The Jones brothers — Cameron, Chase, and Carson — made significant contributions...

BJ's Printables Male Athlete Of Month: Kaleb Turney Has Made Great Contributions To Knights' Success

February 27 2025 at 2:59 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Kaleb Turney is a junior forward for the Metro-East Lutheran boys basketball team,...

Tucker's Automotive & Repair Female Athlete Of Month: Marquette's Grace Schwegel Shines In Dance Competitions/Academics

February 26 2025 at 4:26 PM

ALTON - Grace Schwegel, a senior at Marquette Catholic High School, is being recognized for her outstandin...

Byron, Carlson, Petri & Kalb Male Athlete Of Month: Senior Star David Carroll Leads McGivney To Regional Victory

February 26 2025 at 3:44 PM

GLEN CARBON - David Carroll, a senior for the Father McGivney Catholic boys basketball team, has...

Tom Lane Female Athlete Of Month: CM Cheerleader Alee Goodman Selected To Perform At 2025 Varsity Spirit Event In Orlando, Fla.

February 24 2025 at 4:00 PM

MEMPHIS, TENN. – Alee Goodman, a cheerleader from Civic Memorial High School in Bethalto,...

Spencer Homes Male Athlete Of The Month: Edwardsville Diver Derek Ruehl Shines In Springboard Competition

February 24 2025 at 3:36 PM

EDWARDSVILLE — Derek Ruehl, a junior diver for the Edwardsville Tigers, won the one-meter springboar...

Midwest Members Male Athlete Of Month: Roxana's Lyndon Thies Secures Second Place At Class 1A State Finals

February 22 2025 at 9:02 PM

CHAMPAIGN — Roxana's Lyndon Thies earned a second-place finish in the Class 1A State...

Tom Lane State Farm Male Athlete Of Month: Civic Memorial High School's Ruckman Secures Second At State Finals

February 22 2025 at 8:54 PM

CHAMPAIGN - Civic Memorial High School wrestler Bradley Ruckman finished second at the Illinois...

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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.