Athlete of the Month: Celebrating Excellence in Local Sports Teams

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Edwardsville's Clayton Lakatos Takes 50-Yard Screen Pass In For Winning TD Over Lancers, Is A Johnston Law Firm Male Athlete Of Month

October 9 2023 at 5:15 PM

BELLEVILLE - Running back and linebacker Clayton Lakatos scored the game-winning touchdown on Friday...

Elena Rybak Continues To Emerge As Distance Standout, Is A Byron, Carlson, Petri and Kalb Female Athlete Of Month

October 9 2023 at 4:34 PM

MARYVILLE - Father McGivney Catholic cross country and track runner Elena Rybak has captivated observers...

Adam Kribs Is Multi-Sport Athlete, He Is A Sparklight Male Athlete of Month for Panthers

October 9 2023 at 4:16 PM

JERSEY - Adam Kribs is a multi-sport athlete for Jersey Community High School. In the spring, he is...

Tigers Capture Three Of Six Singles Flights, Win SWC Tourney, Are Johnston Law Firm Female Athletes Of Month

October 9 2023 at 3:33 PM

BELLEVILLE - Saturday was a big day for the Edwardsville girls tennis team. The Tigers varsity...

Jersey Girls Tennis Takes MVC Title: Panthers Squad Are Sparklight Female Athletes Of The Month

October 9 2023 at 11:11 AM

JERSEYVILLE - The Jersey Community High School girls' tennis squad captured the Mississippi Valley...

Fearsome Foursome Linebacker Crew Are Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athletes Of The Month For Shells

October 5 2023 at 4:21 PM

ROXANA - Roxana’s football team is red hot with six consecutive wins and on Friday night at hom...

Isaac Thornton Top Student-Athlete For Oilers, Is A Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athlete Of The Month

October 3 2023 at 1:37 PM

WOOD RIVER - East Alton-Wood River High junior Isaac Thornton is quite an athlete for his school. Thornto...

Ottwell Qualifies For State; Season Ends At Sectionals For Siatos, Hagen - All Three Are Auto Butler Athletes Of The Month For Redbirds' Golf Team

October 3 2023 at 11:07 AM

ALTON - The Alton Redbirds finished a disappointing fourth place at regionals last Wednesday,...

Bella Thien Emerges As Aggressive Girls Volleyball Player For CM, Is A Tom Lane Female Athlete Of Month

October 2 2023 at 5:21 PM

BETHALTO - Junior Bella Thien has been an aggressive hitter and server this year for the Civic Memorial...

Emma Wyman Captures First In Southwestern Meet, Is A Top Runner for Birds, Is An Altonized Female Athlete Of Month

October 2 2023 at 1:23 PM

PIASA - Emma Wyman, a transfer from Jacksonville, has had a sensational girls cross country season...

Katie Johnson Continues Her Distance Success, Is A Tucker's Auto Repair & Tire Female Athlete Of Month

September 30 2023 at 11:30 PM

ALTON - Marquette’s Katie Johnson has been a star for the Explorers in both cross country and...

Setter Daisy Daugherty Is Key To Shell's Success, Is A Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athlete Of Month

September 30 2023 at 11:00 PM

ROXANA - Roxana High School's Daisy Daugherty is a big key to the success of the Shells' offensive...

Alex Hubbell Emerges As Senior Catalyst For Jersey Boys Soccer Team, Is A Sparklight Male Athlete Of Month

September 29 2023 at 4:45 PM

JERSEYVILLE - Alex Hubbell has been a senior catalyst at his midfielder position for the Panthers’...

Quarterback Jack Brooks Shows Leadership Qualities For Granite City Football Team, Is Stillwater Senior Living Athlete Of The Month

September 28 2023 at 9:56 AM

GRANITE CITY - Jack Brooks, a sophomore quarterback who was pressed into service for Granite City’s...

Edwardsville's Field Hockey Team Off To Outstanding Start, The Girls Are Johnston Law Firm Female Athletes Of Month

September 28 2023 at 4:44 AM

EDWARDSVILLE - The Edwardsville Field Hockey team is having an outstanding season under head coach...

Kellen Brnfre Has Been Big Force For Tigers Football Team, Is A Johnston Law Firm Male Athlete Of Month

September 27 2023 at 1:22 AM

EDWARDSVILLE - Senior running back, wide receiver and punt returner Kellen Brnfre has been a strong...

Abby Fraley Is A Standout Cross Country Runner For Jersey's Girls, Is A Sparklight Female Athlete Of Month

September 27 2023 at 12:29 AM

JERSEYVILLE - Abby Fraley has been a standout in cross country and soccer for Jersey Community High...

Logan Wade Off To Outstanding Boys Cross Country Start For Panthers, Is A Sparklight Male Athlete Of Month

September 26 2023 at 12:43 PM

JERSEY - Logan Wade recently completed one of the biggest races of his young career with a fourth-place...

Running Back Ryan Brokaw Is Shining Star For Granite Football Team, Is Stillwater Senior Living Male Athlete Of The Month

September 25 2023 at 9:20 AM

GRANITE CITY - Sophomore running back Ryan Brokaw has been a stellar bright light for the Granite Cit...

Martin Has Goal and Assist Against Explorers - Is A Byron, Carlson, Petri, & Kalb Athlete of the Month for Father McGivney

September 22 2023 at 11:13 AM

GLEN CARBON - The Father McGivney boys soccer team has been improving after each game and is coming...

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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.