Athlete of the Month: Celebrating Excellence in Local Sports Teams

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Sean Maberry Has Big Game, Helping Lead Roxana's Offense - Is A Midwest Members Credit Union Athlete Of The Month For The Shells

January 24 2024 at 9:11 AM

ROXANA - One of the leaders on the hardwood for the Roxana Shells this basketball season has been...

Freshman Cason Robinson Has Varsity Impact, Is An Altonized Community Federal Credit Union Male Athlete Of Month

January 23 2024 at 12:04 PM

PIASA - Cason Robinson is a freshman who is already having an impact in the varsity boys' basketball...

Shells' Tatum Shaw Has Bright Future, Is A Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athlete Of Month

January 23 2024 at 11:29 AM

ROXANA - Sophomore forward Tatum Shaw appears destined for a strong future in both girls' basketball...

Marquette Catholic Boys Capture Conference Bowling Crown, Are Tucker's Automotive Repair & Tire Male Athletes Of Month

January 23 2024 at 11:03 AM

ALTON - Marquette Catholic High School's boys captured the Gateway Metro Conference Boys Bowling Tournament,...

Kaylea Lacey Has Been Big Contributor For Alton Girls, Is An Auto Butler Female Athlete Of Month

January 18 2024 at 4:26 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Kaylea Lacey, who's a sophomore forward for the girls basketball team at Alton High School...

Devon Green Provides Senior Leadership For EAWR Boys, Is Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athlete Of Month

January 18 2024 at 4:14 PM

WOOD RIVER - Devon Green, a senior on a young East Alton-Wood River boys basketball team, is providing...

Gabby Cook Is Sophomore Guard For Edwardsville Girls, Is A Johnston Law Firm Female Athlete Of Month

January 18 2024 at 4:00 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Gabby Cook, a sophomore guard with the Edwardsville High girls' basketball team, has...

Brunaugh Tops 1,000 Points For Panthers, Is A Sparklight Male Athlete Of Month

January 16 2024 at 5:01 PM

JERSEYVILLE - Junior starting guard Jaxon Brunaugh recently joined his head coach Matt Murphy in a...

Sophomore Meredith Gray Key To Panthers' Success, Is A Sparklight Internet Female Athlete Of Month

January 9 2024 at 4:51 PM

JERSEY - Sophomore Meredith Gray is a key component of this year's Jersey Community High School basketball...

Kribs Is Off To Outstanding Start For JCHS Bowlers, Is A Sparklight Internet Male Athlete Of Month

January 9 2024 at 2:05 PM

JERSEYVILLE - Adam Kribs is off to an outstanding season for the Jersey boys bowling team. Adam bowled...

Tigers' Logan Is Forward Reserve Who Has Stepped Up To Make Positive Contribution, Is A Johnston Law Firm Female Athlete Of Month

January 8 2024 at 3:23 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Layne Logan, a junior forward with the Edwardsville High girls basketball team, has steppe...

Iose Epenesa Plays Key Defensive Role For Tigers, Is A Johnston Law Firm Male Athlete of Month

January 7 2024 at 2:48 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Edwardsville High junior boys basketball player Iose Epenesa scored six points, and...

Piasa Birds' Vivian Zurheide Plays Big Role In Basketball, Is A Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athlete Of Month

January 5 2024 at 3:50 PM

PIASA - Sophomore Vivian Zuehide is a remarkable athlete and she is showing it this winter on the...

Sarah Baldwin Shines For Shells, Is A Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athlete Of Month

January 5 2024 at 3:14 PM

ROXANA - Junior Sarah Baldwin was a member of the Roxana girls' volleyball team this past fall and...

Versatile Athlete Lucy Klumpp Stars For Warriors, Is A Stillwater Senior Living Female Athlete Of Month

January 5 2024 at 2:51 PM

GRANITE CITY - Sophomore Lucy Klumpp is a versatile Granite City High School athlete. This past...

Gracie Darr Is Spark For Birds At Point Guard, Is An Altonized Community Federal Credit Union Female Athlete Of Month

January 4 2024 at 3:07 PM

PIASA - Southwestern's 5-foot-7-inch junior guard Gracie Darr is a natural athlete in multiple sports....

CM Center August Frankford Stands Out, Is A Tom Lane State Farm Insurance Male Athlete Of Month

January 4 2024 at 1:40 PM

BETHALTO - Junior August Frankford is a valuable component of the Civic Memorial boys basketball squad...

Jersey's Aiden Taylor's Persistence Pays - He Is A Sparklight Internet Male Athlete Of The Month

January 4 2024 at 11:34 AM

JERSEYVILLE - Jersey senior basketball player Aiden Taylor has been a part of the Panthers' program...

Andrew Walker Is Positive, Team-Oriented Player For Granite City Boys, Is A Stillwater Senior Living Male Athlete Of Month

January 3 2024 at 3:19 PM

GRANITE CITY - Andrew Walker, a freshman guard on the boys basketball team at Granite City High School,...

Sophie Shapiro Is Starting Freshman Guard For Tigers, Is A Johnston Law Firm Female Athlete Of Month

January 3 2024 at 3:05 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Sophie Shapiro has been a starting guard for the girls' basketball team at Edwardsville...

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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.