Athlete of the Month: Celebrating Excellence in Local Sports Teams

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Dorion Sykes of Marquette Catholic Signs With Missouri Valley College, Is A Tucker's Automotive Repair & Tire Male Athlete Of Mo.

February 27 2024 at 2:40 PM

ALTON - Marquette Catholic’s Dorion Sykes, a wide receiver and strong safety, has signed to pla...

Talia Norman Is One Of Key Players For Alton Girls Basketball Team, Is An Auto Butler Female Athlete Of The Month

February 21 2024 at 1:39 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Talia Norman has been one of the key players for the Alton High girls' basketball team,...

Malyk Spiller Secures Midwest Members Male Athlete of the Month Honors for Stellar Basketball Season

February 19 2024 at 11:57 AM

WOOD RIVER - Malyk Spiller, a 5-foot-11 senior guard for East Alton-Wood River, has been a standout...

Senior Gabby Semple Completes Strong Contributions, She Is A Stillwater Senior Living Granite City Female Athlete Of The Month

February 19 2024 at 11:34 AM

COLLINSVILLE - Gabby Semple was one of four seniors on the Granite City High girls basketball team ...

Freshman Ducey Provides Big Spark For Alton Girls, Is An Auto Butler Female Athlete Of Month

February 19 2024 at 8:38 AM

COLLINSVILLE - Alton High girls basketball freshman Madeleine Ducey has provided a big spark for...

Freshman Sensation Jillian Dwiggins Moves Ahead To State Bowling Meet, Is An Auto Butler Female Athlete Of Month

February 12 2024 at 2:51 PM

ALTON - Alton High School freshman Jillian Dwiggins has done something incredible - she has advanced...

Ealey Is An Oilers' Catalyst, Is A Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athlete Of Month

February 9 2024 at 12:06 PM

WOOD RIVER - Junior Jordan Ealey has been one of the catalysts of a successful East Alton-Wood River...

Chase Jansen Shows Great Potential, Is A Byron, Carlson, Petri and Kalb Male Athlete Of The Month

February 8 2024 at 2:10 PM

GLEN CARBON - Six-foot-3 sophomore Chase Jansen has had a big impact this season on the Father McGivney...

Shells' Aidan Briggs Hits 1,000-Point Mark At Buzzer, Is Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athlete Of The Month

February 7 2024 at 4:32 PM

ROXANA - Aidan Briggs had one of the most special moments of his life on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024, whe...

Ocean Bland Is Multi-Sport Star, Is A Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athlete Of The Month

February 1 2024 at 3:23 PM

WOOD RIVER - East Alton-Wood River High senior Ocean Ivory Breeze Bland has a complete passion for...

Osborn Enjoys Another Successful Swim Season, Is A Johnston Law Firm Male Athlete of Month

February 1 2024 at 1:37 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Edwardsville boys swimming standout Cohen Osborn is enjoying another stellar season...

Tigers' Olivia Kohlsberg Returns, Should Make Big Contributions, Is A Johnston Law Firm Female Athlete Of Month

February 1 2024 at 8:25 AM

COLLINSVILLE - Senior forward Olivia Kolnsberg returned in earnest to the lineup for the Edwardsville...

Samir Elliot Makes History As Granite Wrestler, Is A Stillwater Senior Living Female Athlete Of The Month

January 30 2024 at 2:08 PM

GRANITE - Recently on Granite City High wrestling team's Senior Night, a trailblazer for the girls'...

Marley Ogden Is Exceptional Three-Point Shooter - Is A Tom Lane State Farm Athlete Of The Month For CM

January 30 2024 at 9:07 AM

BETHALTO - Civic Memorial sophomore guard Marley Ogden has stepped up big time for the Eagles this...

Marquette Catholic Girls Dance Squad Makes History, Are Tucker's Automotive Repair & Tire Female Athletes Of Month

January 29 2024 at 2:51 PM

BLOOMINGTON - Marquette Catholic’s dance team made history this past weekend and the week before...

McGivney's Garner Key Senior Leader, Is A Byron, Carlson, Petri and Kalb Male Athlete Of Month

January 25 2024 at 3:33 PM

GLEN CARBON - Father McGivney Catholic senior Noah Garner has been a dynamic leader for his Griffins'...

Griffins' Emily Johnson's Work Ethic Pays Big Dividends, Is a Byron, Carlson, Petri and Kalb Female Athlete Of Month

January 25 2024 at 2:39 PM

GLEN CARBON - Emily Johnson, a senior forward for the Father McGivney Catholic girls basketball team,...

Explorers' Meredith Zigrang Provides Leadership, Is A Tucker's Automotive and Repair Female Athlete Of Month

January 25 2024 at 2:16 PM

ALTON - Senior Meredith Zigrang is concluding her career in a Marquette Catholic girls varsity uniform...

Senior Kris Crosby Provides Leadership For Tigers, Is A Johnston Law Firm Male Athlete Of Month

January 25 2024 at 1:47 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Kris Crosby, a senior forward with the Edwardsville High boys basketball team, is providing...

Talented CM Guard Parker Parnell Is A Tom Lane State Farm Insurance Male Athlete Of Month

January 25 2024 at 5:33 AM

BETHALTO - Civic Memorial sophomore Parker Parnell is a talented guard this season. CM head boys...

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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.