Athlete of the Month: Celebrating Excellence in Local Sports Teams

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Spencer Homes Female Athlete Of Month: Edwardsville Swimmer Scout Jackson Records 4 First Places In Sectional Meet

November 13 2024 at 3:06 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Scout Jackson, a junior for Edwardsville's girls' swimming team, had herself...

Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athlete of the Month: Bailey Schallenberg-Decker Shines at Sectional Cross Country Meet

November 7 2024 at 5:01 PM

ROXANA — Roxana High School sophomore Bailey Schallenberg-Decker has earned a spot at the stat...

Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athlete of the Month: Gianna Stassi Qualifies for IHSA State Cross Country Meet

November 7 2024 at 4:46 PM

ROXANA - Gianna Stassi, a standout sophomore athlete from the Shells, has qualified for the Illinois...

Altonized Community Federal Credit Union Female Athlete of the Month: Piasa Birds’ Vivian Zurheide Dominates in Multiple Sports

November 7 2024 at 3:45 PM

PIASA — Southwestern High School junior Vivian Zurheide has made a significant impact both on...

Sparklight Male Athlete of the Month: Gage Carey Shines as JCHS Football/Baseball Standout

November 7 2024 at 11:22 AM

JERSEYVILLE — Gage Carey, a senior standout athlete at Jersey Community High School, has had...

Tucker's Automotive Repair & Tire Male Athlete Of Month: From Soccer to Baseball: Fahnestock’s Diverse Athletic Journey

November 4 2024 at 2:53 PM

ALTON - Will Fahnestock, a star senior player at Marquette Catholic High School, is making waves...

Tucker's Auto Repair & Tire Female Athlete Of Month: Explorers' Senior Athlete Lily Covert Recognized for Volleyball Excellence

November 4 2024 at 2:46 PM

ALTON - Lily Covert, a senior at Marquette Catholic High School, is being recognized for her outstanding...

Stillwater Senior Living Female Athlete Of The Month: Jade Williams Excels For Granite City Girls Volleyball In Final Season

October 31 2024 at 3:45 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Jade Williams is one of a handful of graduating seniors on the girls volleyball...

Stillwater Senior Living Female Athletes Of Month: Granite City Volleyball Girls Show Remarkable Growth Under Coach Hurst

October 30 2024 at 11:02 AM

GRANITE CITY – Under the leadership of Head Coach Grace Hurst, the Granite City girls volleyball...

BJ's Printables Male Athlete Of Month: Daily Provides Senior Leadership For MELHS Football

October 29 2024 at 4:45 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - As a senior running back and outside linebacker, Zach Daly has tried to be a leader...

BJ's Printables Female Athlete Of Month: Avery Simaytis Was Defensive Standout For MELHS Girls Volleyball

October 29 2024 at 4:19 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Junior blocker Avery Simaytis was a key player for Metro East Lutheran High's girls'...

Stillwater Senior Living Male Athlete of Month: Armando Hernandez Has Warriors' Goal Against Kahoks

October 29 2024 at 4:00 PM

GRANITE CITY - Armando Hernandez scored the only goal for Granite City in the Warriors' 2-1 loss...

Auto Butler Male Athletes Of Month: Alton High Football Redbirds End Season With Two Consecutive Victories

October 29 2024 at 3:18 PM

ALTON - The Alton High football Redbirds concluded the season with two impressive wins over Mt. Vernon...

Altonized Community Federal Credit Union Male Athletes Of Month: Southwestern Boys Cross Country Team Advances To Sectional

October 28 2024 at 4:31 PM

PIASA — The Piasa Southwestern boys cross country team secured a spot in the sectional meet nex...

Byron, Carlson, Petri & Kalb Male Athletes Of Month: Eli Germann, Father McGivney JV Team, Strong At Peoria Meet

October 25 2024 at 4:05 PM

PEORIA - Father McGivney is known for having a strong group of boys and girls distance runners, but...

Byron, Carlson, Petri & Kalb Female Athletes Of Month: Father McGivney's Tennis Duo Taylor-Beck Showcases Unmatched Chemistry

October 25 2024 at 3:24 PM

GLEN CARBON - The Father McGivney Catholic girls tennis team had an incredible season in 2024 under...

Tom Lane State Farm Insurance Male Athletes Of Month: CM Coach Peal Praises Team's Dedication After Big MVC Success

October 25 2024 at 11:11 AM

BETHALTO – Four athletes from the Civic Memorial High School boys cross country team have made...

Spencer Homes Female Athletes Of Month For Edwardsville: Girls Tennis Team Showcases Talent at IHSA State Tournament

October 25 2024 at 10:10 AM

EDWARDSVILLE - Edwardsville High School once again had an abundance of players qualify for the IHS...

Tom Lane State Farm CM Female Athletes Of Month: Dynamic Duo Davis-Harms Have Big Day At State

October 24 2024 at 2:29 PM

BETHALTO - Civic Memorial High School's outstanding tennis duo, Emma Davis and Abigail Harms, continued...

Sparklight Jersey Female Athletes Of Month: Kiley King and Neely Goetten Advance to IHSA State Tennis Tourney

October 24 2024 at 9:50 AM

JERSEYVILLE - Kiley King and Neely Goetten have earned a spot at the Illinois High School Association...

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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.