Athlete of the Month: Celebrating Excellence in Local Sports Teams

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Libero Kristina Castelli Sets Tone For Redbirds' Volleyball Girls, Is An Auto Butler Female Athlete Of The Month

November 2 2023 at 4:32 PM

ALTON - Kristina Castelli, the Alton High girls volleyball team libero, recently earned honorable mentio...

Granite Senior Libero Raegan Shrum "Grows Tremendously," Is A Stillwater Senior Living Female Athlete Of Month

November 2 2023 at 1:57 PM

GRANITE CITY - Granite City senior libero Raegan Shrum “grew tremendously as a player in the...

Amelia Strebel Continues To Develop As Jersey Scholar-Athlete, Is A Sparklight Internet Female Athlete Of Month

November 2 2023 at 1:20 PM

JERSEY - Jersey junior Amelia Strebel is working with tenacity this fall as winter begins in preparation...

Offensive, Defensive Lineman Aiden Wright Plays Key Role For Oilers, Is A Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athlete Of Month

November 1 2023 at 4:37 PM

WOOD RIVER - East Alton-Wood River High offensive/defensive lineman Aiden Wright has had a long career...

Alton High Senior Girls Keys To Volleyball Success, Are Auto Butler Female Athletes Of The Month

November 1 2023 at 4:00 PM

ALTON - Alton High School had a big sendoff recently for six girls' varsity volleyball players: the...

Megan Knobeloch Emerges As One Of Top Players For Edwardsville Girls Volleyball, Is A Johnston Law Firm Female Athlete Of Month

November 1 2023 at 2:34 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Megan Knobeloch is a senior player for the Edwardsville High girls' volleyball team...

Shells' Stassi, Kimbro, Advance To State Cross Country Meet, Are Recognized As Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athletes Of Month

October 31 2023 at 1:21 PM

ROXANA - Roxana freshman runner Gianna Stassi and her senior teammate Raelee Kimbro have a lot to...

Roxana's Ridley Allen Becomes One Of Team's Best, Is A Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athlete Of The Month

October 27 2023 at 4:47 PM

ROXANA - Roxana's Ridley Allen has continued to improve throughout the girls' cross-country season...

Lydia Harris Shines In Cross Country For Warriors, Is A Stillwater Senior Living Female Athlete Of Month

October 27 2023 at 4:29 PM

GRANITE CITY - The Harris family has had quite an impact in Granite City girls' and boys' cross-country...

Transfer Student Gabe Smith Welcomed With Open Arms By Shells - Is A Midwest Members Credit Union Athlete Of The Month

October 24 2023 at 5:21 PM

ROXANA - Being on the offensive line for Roxana, Gabe Smith might not get his hands on the football...

Natalie Beck, Kennedi Taylor Positive Force For McGivney Tennis, Are Byron, Carlson, Petri and Kalb Female Athletes Of The Month

October 24 2023 at 2:11 PM

GLEN CARBON - Father McGivney Catholic High School tennis players Natalie Beck and Kennedi Taylor hav...

Jane Cummins Is Key To McGivney's Cross Country Success, Is A Byron, Carlson, Petri and Kalb Female Athlete Of The Month

October 24 2023 at 1:13 PM

GLEN CARBON - Jane Cummins is one of the backbone components of Father McGivney Catholic's exceptional...

Senior Carter Dennis Scores In Final Game For Marquette, Is The Tucker's Automotive Repair & Tire Male Athlete Of The Month

October 24 2023 at 11:30 AM

ALTON - If there’s anyone who’s embodied the spirit of Marquette Explorer football over...

Senior Libero Hanna Matarelli Enjoys Successful Final Year, She Is Johnston Law Firm Female Athlete Of Month

October 20 2023 at 3:09 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Hanna Matarelli, a senior libero for the Edwardsville High girls' volleyball team,...

Freshman Thor Springman Has Breakout Cross Country Season, Is An Altonized Community Federal Credit Union Male Athlete Of The Month

October 19 2023 at 1:57 PM

PIASA - Southwestern freshman Thor Springman has performed just as head boys cross country coach Gary...

Kaylyn Holtorf Shows Continued Improvement For Piasa Birds, Is An Altonized Community Federal Credit Union Female Athlete Of The Month

October 19 2023 at 1:29 PM

PIASA - Junior Kaylyn Hortof has steadily improved her times over the course of the 2023 season for...

Patrick Chism Is Having Banner Year For Edwardsville Football, Is A Johnston Law Firm Male Athlete Of Month

October 19 2023 at 11:16 AM

EDWARDSVILLE - Patrick Chism, a junior running back for the Edwardsville High football team, has enjoyed...

Midfielder Logan Rynders Ends Successful Career, Is An Auto Butler Male Athlete Of The Month For Redbirds

October 19 2023 at 7:22 AM

EDWARDSVILLE - Senior striker and midfielder Logan Rynders finished his successful high school soccer...

Lueking Has Incredible Summer, Fall For Tigers, Is A Johnston Law Firm Female Athlete Of The Month

October 18 2023 at 5:56 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Maya Lueking, an Edwardsville girls cross country senior, has been a consistent performe...

Chloe Miller Shows Tremendous Potential For Future, Is An Auto Butler Female Athlete Of Month For Redbirds

October 18 2023 at 5:24 PM

ALTON - Chloe Miller is an Alton High junior with tremendous potential when it comes to both cross...

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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.