Athlete of the Month: Celebrating Excellence in Local Sports Teams

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Greta Deist Has Great SWISA Meet, Is A Spencer Homes Female Athlete Of Month For Edwardsville

July 25 2024 at 2:06 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Greta Deist had an excellent meet at the 62nd Southwestern Illinois Swimming Association...

Rising Star: Freshman Wrestler Hawthorne Stands Out, Is A Stillwater Senior Living Male Athlete Of The Month

July 25 2024 at 2:01 PM

GRANITE CITY - Granite City wrestler Dawson Hawthorne is one athlete who has enormous potential after...

Metro East Lutheran's Alexis Stock Shines in Multiple Sports and Is A BJ's Printables Female Athlete Of Month

July 24 2024 at 5:18 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Alexis Stock, a star athlete at Metro East Lutheran High School, has been named a...

Nolan Csaszar Finishes Season Strong At SWISA Championships: He Is A Spencer Homes Male Athlete Of Month For Edwardsville

July 24 2024 at 4:19 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Nolan Csaszar had an outstanding meet for the Sunset Hills Country Club swimming...

Coach Nasello Praises Star Striker Dillan Cowan's Athletic Prowess; He Is An Auto Butler Male Athlete Of Month

July 7 2024 at 11:35 PM

ALTON - Dillan Cowan should be one of Alton’s leading soccer scorers as the 2024 season is just...

Redbirds’ Star Soccer Player Lombardi Named Auto Butler Male Athlete Of The Month

July 5 2024 at 4:45 PM

ALTON - Jack Lombardi is primed for a fantastic season this year for the Alton High Redbirds boys socce...

Jude Keller Aims High in New Soccer Season: He Is A Tucker's Automotive Repair and Tire Male Athlete Of Month

July 5 2024 at 4:23 PM

ALTON – Senior Jude Keller, a lifelong soccer enthusiast, is gearing up for another season...

Coach Peal Predicts Elite Future for Runner Glenn Collins, He Is A Tom Lane State Farm Insurance Male Athlete Of Month

July 3 2024 at 4:15 PM

BETHALTO — Civic Memorial High School's Glenn Collins, an emerging talent in cross country and...

Mason Roseman Provides Leadership For Granite City Paddlers, Is A Stillwater Senior Living Male Athlete Of Month

July 3 2024 at 2:02 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Mason Roseman is one of the key swimmers for the Paddlers Swim Club of Granite City,...

Granite City's Lilly Mathes Shines at SWISA Relays, Is A Stillwater Senior Living Female Athlete Of Month

July 3 2024 at 11:13 AM

EDWARDSVILLE - Lilly Mathes, who swims for the Paddlers Swim Club in Granite City, enjoyed a successful...

Alton Outfielder Jordan Watsek Was Key Part Of Birds' Softball Team, Is An Auto Butler Female Athlete Of The Month

June 28 2024 at 10:35 AM

ALTON – Senior outfielder Jordan Watsek has emerged as a key player for the Alton High softball...

Warriors' Stillwater Senior Living Female Athlete Of Month Audrey Barnes Shines In Freshman Wrestling Season With 28 Wins

June 28 2024 at 8:18 AM

GRANITE CITY – Audrey Barnes, an incoming sophomore at Granite City High School, wrapped up...

Edwardsville Swimmer Braxton Tite Relishes Summer Fun, He Is A Spencer Homes Male Athlete Of Month

June 27 2024 at 5:12 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Braxton Tite had an outstanding Southwest Illinois Swimming Association Relays Meet...

Adam Broekemeier Records Excellent Track Season, He Is A BJ's Printables Male Athlete Of Month For MELHS

June 27 2024 at 4:53 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Adam Broekemeier just concluded his senior season at Metro East Lutheran High School...

Izzy McLeod Shines In Track and Cross Country, Is A BJ's Printables Female Athlete Of Month For MELHS

June 27 2024 at 3:29 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Izzy McLeod has been a Metro East Lutheran High School running standout since her...

Anna Feco Has Strong Summer Swim Season, Is A Spencer Homes Female Athlete Of Month

June 27 2024 at 2:19 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Anna Feco of the Montclaire Swim Club/Edwardsville High School swim teams, enjoyed...

Kristina Castelli Celebrates Prom Queen and Athletic Success: She Is An Auto Butler Female Athlete Of Month

June 25 2024 at 2:02 PM

ALTON - Kristina Castelli had an amazing end to her 2023-2024 school year when she was named the Alto...

Kretzer Leads Griffins to Victory With "Amazing" Hat Trick: She Is A Byron, Carlson, Petri & Kalb Female Athlete Of Month

June 20 2024 at 2:33 PM

GLEN CARBON – In a standout moment of the area girls' soccer season, Father McGivney Catholic...

Shelby Quick Shines in Cross Country and Track Excellence: She Is A Tom Lane State Farm Insurance Female Athlete Of Month

June 20 2024 at 1:52 PM

BETHALTO – Civic Memorial High School's recent graduate Shelby Quick has been recognized as...

Southwestern Girls' Trap-Skeet Team Shines In 2024: Squad Honored As Altonized Community Federal Credit Union Female Athletes Of The Month

June 19 2024 at 4:42 PM

PIASA — Southwestern’s girls' trap-skeet squad members have had an impressive 2024 season,...

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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.