Athlete of the Month: Celebrating Excellence in Local Sports Teams

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Three-Year Football Star Isaac Thornton Is A Midwest Members Male Athlete Of Month For Oilers

August 27 2024 at 2:09 PM

WOO RIVER - Isaac Thornton, a senior at East Alton-Wood River High School, has been recognized for...

Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athlete Of Month: Ellis Signs with Northern Illinois, Eyes Stellar 2024

August 26 2024 at 10:56 AM

ROXANA - Roxana High running back Andruw Ellis enters the 2024 football campaign as one of the area’s...

CM's Marlee Durbin Continues To Develop Her Basketball Skills, She Is A Tom Lane State Farm Insurance Female Athlete Of Month

August 20 2024 at 4:31 PM

BETHALTO – Marlee Durbin, a standout athlete at Civic Memorial High School, is gearing up fo...

Leon Owens Provides Leadership On Offensive Line For Warriors, He Is A Stillwater Senior Living Male Athlete Of Month

August 18 2024 at 4:56 PM

GRANITE CITY - Leon Owens is an offensive and defensive lineman for Granite City High's football...

Spencer Homes Male Athletes Of Month: Volz, Weaver, Lakatos Help Lead Senior Class For Tigers Football

August 18 2024 at 4:47 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Offensive lineman Hayden Volz, tight end Jack Weaver, and wide receiver-defensive back...

Granite City's Isaiah Ford Optimistic For Solid Season: He Is A Stillwater Senior Living Male Athlete Of Month

August 15 2024 at 3:27 PM

GRANITE CITY - Isaiah Ford in a senior returning defensive back for the Granite City football team...

Coach Helton Praises Rybak: A Once-in-a-Lifetime Talent, She Is A Byron, Carlson, Petri and Kalb Female Athlete Of Month

August 8 2024 at 2:50 PM

GLEN CARBON - The region will likely never see a caliber distance runner like Elena Rybak, the senior...

Kaidence Reef Secures Third All-Conference Soccer Honor: She Is A Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athlete Of Month

August 8 2024 at 10:46 AM

WOOD RIVER - East Alton-Wood River High School senior Kaidence Reef has earned three consecutive...

Skinner Has Great Potential As Sprinter, Joins Oilers' Football Squad In Fall, Is A Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athlete Of Month

August 8 2024 at 10:32 AM

EAST ALTON — Travis Skinner is a sprinter who has significant potential for the East Alton-Wood...

Logan Barnes Has Outstanding SWISA Meet: He Is A Stillwater Senior Living Male Athlete Of Month

August 7 2024 at 9:53 AM

EDWARDSVILLE - Logan Barnes, who swims for the Paddlers Swim Club in Granite City, enjoyed an excellent...

Oertle Helps Propel Tigers Girls Softball Squad To Regional Crown, She Is A Spencer Homes Female Athlete of Month

August 6 2024 at 2:10 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Edwardsville High sophomore softball player Grace Oertle was one of the heroes fo...

Ipanis Tosses No-Hitter, Alton Junior Legion Brings Home State Title With Win and are Auto Butler Male Athletes Of Month

July 31 2024 at 3:43 PM

JERSEYVILLE - Pitcher Gavin Ipanis threw a no-hitter, striking out seven, while Kadin Carlisle...

Payne Has Brilliant Baseball Season: He Is An Altonized Community Federal Credit Union Male Athlete of Month For Piasa Birds

July 31 2024 at 1:48 PM

PIASA - Marcus Payne, a standout pitcher for Southwestern High, concluded his 2024 season with an impressiv...

Jersey's Judkins Prepares To Take Over Sprints, He Is A Sparklight Male Athlete Of The Month For Panthers

July 30 2024 at 4:20 PM

JERSEYVILLE – Cameron Judkins is poised to make significant strides for the Jersey Community...

Lydia Fernandez Showcases Talents In SWISA Meet, Is A Stillwater Senior Living Female Athlete Of Month

July 30 2024 at 3:40 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Lydia Fernandez of the Paddlers Swim Club in Granite City had a good showing at...

Civic Memorial's 4x800 Relay Team Sets School Record, The Boys Are Tom Lane State Farm Insurance Male Athletes Of The Month

July 29 2024 at 2:08 PM

BETHALTO - In a display of athletic prowess and determination, the Civic Memorial High School boys'...

Rocky Darr, Triple Threat Star At Southwestern High School, Is An Altonized Community Federal Credit Union Male Athlete Of The Month

July 29 2024 at 1:21 PM

PIASA – Rocky Darr, a standout infielder and pitcher for Southwestern High School, led the...

Amelia Strebel's Track And Field Commitment Pays Off: She Is A Sparklight Female Athlete Of The Month

July 29 2024 at 10:36 AM

JERSEYVILLE – Amelia Strebel, a standout shot put and discus thrower for Jersey Community High...

Adam Kribs Shines As Versatile Sparklight Male Athlete Of The Month For Jersey

July 29 2024 at 10:27 AM

JERSEYVILLE — Adam Kribs, a recent graduate of Jersey Community High School, has been recognized...

Sprinter Fedder's Impressive Times Earn Him BJ's Printables Male Athlete Of The Month Honors

July 25 2024 at 4:23 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Charles Fedder just concluded a strong spring career with the Metro East Lutheran...

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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.