Athlete of the Month: Celebrating Excellence in Local Sports Teams

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Oilers' Lineman Bryce Hyde Heads To Daytona Elite Academy, Is A Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athlete Of The Month

July 31 2023 at 2:41 PM

WOOD RIVER - Bryce Hyde of East Alton-Wood River High, appears to have a great future ahead at Daytona...

Bria Tuttle Leaves Tri-Sport Legacy With JCHS Athletic Career, Is A Sparklight Internet Female Athlete Of Month For JCHS

July 27 2023 at 4:31 PM

JERSEY - Bria Tuttle finished a tremendous athletic career recently at Jersey Community High School...

Southwestern's Collin Robinson Makes State Track Appearance, Is An Altonized Community Federal Credit Union Male Athlete Of Month

July 27 2023 at 4:19 PM

PIASA - Collin Robinson has had an exceptional athletic career at Southwestern High School. He advanced...

Brendan Schultz Concludes Athletic/Academic Career In Style, Is Sparklight Male Athlete Of Month For JCHS

July 27 2023 at 12:23 PM

JERSEY - Brendan Schultz recently completed an outstanding athletic career at Jersey Community High...

Austin Stanton Qualifies For State In Track, Is An Altonized Community Federal Credit Union Male Athlete of Month For Birds

July 26 2023 at 4:36 PM

PIASA - Austin Stanton qualified for state this past spring with his teammate Collin Robinson in the...

McGivney Track and Field Star Jacob Huber Is Byron, Carlson, Petri and Kalb Male Athlete of Month

July 24 2023 at 4:29 PM

GLEN CARBON - Jacob Huber finished his illustrious track/field career at the IHSA Boys State Track...

Kobe Taylor Ready To Help Lead Alton Basketball Team To New Heights, Is An Auto Butler Male Athlete Of Month For Redbirds

July 24 2023 at 4:05 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Alton High basketball junior-to-be Kobe Taylor will be a key part of the upcoming...

Edwardsville's Madison Popelar Has Excellent SWISA Meet, Is A Johnston Law Office Female Athlete Of Month

July 19 2023 at 4:27 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Edwardsville swimmer Madison Popelar demonstrated great potential during the summer SWIS...

Edwardsville Swimmer Cohen Osborn Captures Three SWISA Firsts, Is A Johnston Law Firm Male Athlete Of Month

July 19 2023 at 4:02 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Edwardsville swim sensation Cohen Osborn concluded his boys summer SWISA season for...

Kaidence Reef Is Bright Spot On Soccer and Volleyball Teams, Is A Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athlete of the Month

July 17 2023 at 1:29 PM

WOOD RIVER - Kaidence Reef had a stellar girls' soccer season for the Oilers in 2023 as a sophomore....

Running Back Evan Wells Is Key For Roxana's Football Team, Is A Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athlete Of Month

July 9 2023 at 4:29 PM

ROXANA - Evan Wells, a senior-to-be running back for Roxana High's Football Team, will be a key contributo...

Jack Rea Is Starting Quarterback For Marquette Football Team, Is A Tucker's Automotive Repair & Tire Male Athlete Of Month

July 5 2023 at 6:48 PM

ROXANA - Jack Rea, a sophomore-to-be at Marquette Catholic High, is taking over as starting quarterback...

Trevon Bond Is Among Nine Seniors Returning To Granite City Basketball Team For 2023-24 Season

July 3 2023 at 1:01 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Granite City senior-to-be point guard Trevon Bond is one of nine seniors who will be...

Tyrone Foster Should Be Key Defensive Player For Alton Football Team

July 3 2023 at 12:53 PM

ROXANA - Senior-to-be Tyrone Foster is expected to be one of the top players on defense for the Alton...

Kaitlyn Morningstar Signs Letter Of Intent With SIUE Women's Track Team, Discus Thrower Is Three-Time State Medalist

June 28 2023 at 7:49 AM

EDWARDSVILLE - Kaitlyn Morningstar, who finished on the podium three consecutive years in the IHSA...

Drake Champlin Has Outstanding Season For Oilers Baseball Squad

June 26 2023 at 11:03 AM

WOOD RIVER - Drake Champlin, an upcoming junior, had quite a season for the East Alton-Wood River basebal...

McGivney Track and Field Star Lilly Gilbertson One Of Keys In Griffins' Success

June 23 2023 at 11:44 AM

GLEN CARBON - Father McGivney standout student-athlete Lilly Gilbertson recently completed an outstanding...

Three-Sport Scholar Peyton Hatfield Became 'Shining Star' At Granite City High School

June 15 2023 at 1:07 PM

GRANITE CITY – Senior three-sport student-athlete Peyton Hatfield was named the 2022-23 Granite...

Ashton Noble Podiums In Discus At State Meet For Third Straight Year - Is A Midwest Members Credit Union Athlete Of The Month For Roxana

June 2 2023 at 10:53 AM

ROXANA - Senior Ashton Noble stays busy these days. The three-sport athlete plays football and basketball...

CM Track Team Breaks Boundaries At State Meet - All Are Tom Lane State Farm Athletes Of The Month

June 2 2023 at 10:23 AM

BETHALTO - In their last race together, senior Jackson Collman alongside junior teammates and best...

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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.