Athlete of the Month: Celebrating Excellence in Local Sports Teams

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Spencer Homes Male Athlete Of Month: Dean Schlarmann Among Leading Scorers For Edwardsville Hockey Team

December 4 2024 at 3:37 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Edwardsville senior hockey forward Dean Schlarmann is among the Tigers' leading scorers...

Altonized Community Federal Credit Union Male Athletes Of Month: Southwestern Has Positive Beginning In Hoopsgiving Tourney

December 3 2024 at 2:32 PM

ROXANA - The Southwestern High School boys basketball team finished in fourth place in the Roxana...

Spencer Homes Female Athlete Of Month: Simmons Makes Immediate Positive Impact For Edwardsville Girls Basketball Team

November 27 2024 at 3:49 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Senior forward Alandyn Simmons joined the Edwardsville girls basketball team as...

Spencer Homes Male Athlete Of Month: Tigers' Owen Mahler Steps Up As A Leader In 2024

November 26 2024 at 3:56 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Owen Mahler, a central midfield defender for the Edwardsville boys soccer team....

Stillwater Senior Living Male Athlete Of Month: Warriors' Alex Poston Highlights Importance of Teamwork and Focus

November 26 2024 at 3:33 PM

GRANITE CITY — Senior linebacker and defensive back Alex Poston emerged as a key player fo...

Auto Butler Male Athlete Of Month: Redbirds' Henry Neely Shines in Final High School Golf Season

November 26 2024 at 2:51 PM

ALTON — Henry Neely capped off his high school golf career with a standout performance, helping...

Tucker's Automotive Repair & Tire Male Athlete Of The Month: Marquette Celebrates Zawodniak's Athletic/Academic Achievements

November 26 2024 at 2:44 PM

ALTON - Rodger Zawodniak, a standout athlete from Marquette Catholic, concluded the 2024 boys cross...

Sparklight Male Athlete Of The Month: Sophomore Runner Kaden Strohbeck Achieves Remarkable Cross Country Success

November 26 2024 at 11:03 AM

JERSEY - Kaden Strohbeck, a sophomore at Jersey Community Unit School District No. 100, has been recognized...

Tucker's Automotive Repair & Tire Female Athlete Of Month: Laila Janae Davis Shines at Columbia Basketball Tournament

November 25 2024 at 4:42 PM

ALTON - Laila Janae Davis, a junior at Marquette Catholic High School, has made a significant impact...

Auto Butler Male Athlete Of Month: A Record-Breaking Season for Alton's Sam Ottwell in Golf

November 22 2024 at 2:46 PM

ALTON - Alton Redbirds boys golfer Sam Ottwell's time on the golf courses around the region will...

Spencer Homes Male Athlete Of Month: Steven Moore Jr. Was Key Player For Edwardsville's Football Squad

November 21 2024 at 3:47 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Steven Moore, Jr. was one of the key offensive players for the Edwardsville football...

Stillwater Senior Living Male Athlete Of Month: Center Matt Fetrow Was The "Heart" Of Warriors Offense At Center Post

November 21 2024 at 3:33 PM

GRANITE CITY - Senior offensive lineman Matt Fetrow had one of the most important jobs on the footbal...

Tom Lane State Farm Insurance Male Athlete Of Month: CM Cross Country Star Kearbey Has Huge Transformation

November 21 2024 at 2:29 PM

BETHALTO - Civic Memorial High School's Landon Kearbey is making a name for himself in the world of...

Tom Lane State Farm Insurance Female Athlete Of Month: CM's Olivia Wiley Sets Impressive Times in Championship Meets

November 21 2024 at 2:17 PM

BETHALTO - Civic Memorial High School freshman Olivia Wiley has made a notable impact in her inaugural...

Byron, Carlson, Petri & Kalb Female Athlete of Month: Elise Thompson Has Breakthrough Performance For Father McGivney's Girls Swimming Team

November 18 2024 at 4:51 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Elise Thompson, a junior for the Father McGivney Catholic girls swimming team, ha...

Auto Butler Female Athlete Of Month: Redbirds' Ella Valyo Enjoys Success In IHSA Sectional Meet

November 18 2024 at 4:44 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Alton's Ella Valyo had a very good showing in her events at the girls sectional...

Stillwater Senior Living Female Athlete Of Month: Warriors' Megan Sykes Enjoys Successful IHSA Sectional Swim Meet

November 18 2024 at 4:30 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Megan Sykes, who competed on the Granite City High girls swimming team this fall,...

Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athlete Of Month: From Football Captain to Wrestling Champion, Champlin Makes Mark

November 18 2024 at 2:48 PM

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

Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athlete of the Month: Cartright Balances Volleyball and Soccer

November 15 2024 at 3:43 PM

WOOD RIVER — Jayla Cartright, a senior at East Alton-Wood River High School, has been named ...

Tucker's Automotive Repair & Tire Female Athlete of Month: Explorers' Co-Captain Rose Brangenberg Celebrates Excellence

November 15 2024 at 3:25 PM

ALTON - Rose Brangenberg, a senior at Marquette Catholic High School, has been recognized for her outstandin...

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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.