Athlete of the Month: Celebrating Excellence in Local Sports Teams

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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...

Junior Tashon Crockarell Places In Three Events At State Track Meet - Is An Axes Physical Therapy Athlete Of The Month For Triad

June 2 2023 at 10:19 AM

TROY - Junior Tashon Crockarell has been in the Triad High School track and field system but had...

Middle-Distance Runner Daniel Wilson Is Stillwater Senior Living Male Athlete Of The Month For Warriors

May 30 2023 at 1:53 PM

GRANITE CITY - Granite City High School runner Daniel Wilson concluded a solid athletic career this...

Alex Siatos Has Good Year As Pitcher and At Plate, Is An Auto Butler Male Athlete Of Month For Redbirds

May 26 2023 at 8:52 AM

EDWARDSVILLE - Junior pitcher Alex Siatos tossed a very good complete game for Alton in their 2-1...

AHS Freshman Rayna Raglin Has Successful IHSA Class 3A State Track Finals, Is An Auto Butler Female Athlete Of Month

May 22 2023 at 7:24 AM

CHARLESTON - Freshman athlete Rayna Raglin had a very successful final at the IHSA Class 3A state...

Senior Midfielder Aela Scruggs A Difference Maker For Marquette - Is A Tucker's Automotive Repair & Tire Athlete Of The Month

May 15 2023 at 9:50 AM

ALTON - Marquette Catholic senior midfielder Aela Scruggs has seen a thing or two in her high school...

Tavey Duncan Steps Up To Be Varsity Keeper - Is An Axes Physical Therapy Athlete Of The Month For Triad

May 10 2023 at 10:04 AM

TROY - The Triad High School girl's soccer program has never really had a goalie issue during head...

Shortstop Myles Paniagua Has Strong Season For Explorers Baseball Team, Is A Tucker's Automotive Male Athlete Of Month

May 8 2023 at 3:41 PM

ALTON - Myles Paniagua has made quite a name for himself in athletics at Marquette Catholic High School....

CM Senior Runner Jackson Coleman Continues To See Success - Is A Tom Lane State Farm Insurance Athlete Of The Month

May 8 2023 at 10:30 AM

BETHALTO - For senior runner Jackson Collman, it's been a very good season for both him and the...

Sprinter Sam Elliott-Barnes Has Had Great Season For Alton Boys Track Team - Is An Auto Butler Athlete Of The Month For The Redbirds

May 8 2023 at 9:57 AM

ALTON - Alton boys track sprinter Sam Elliott-Barnes is enjoying a very good season running for...

Iose Epenesa Has Another Stellar Season In Shot and Discus, Is An Edwardsville Boys Athlete Of Month

May 8 2023 at 6:20 AM

COLLINSVILLE - Edwardsville boys track sophomore thrower Iose Epenesa is having another stellar season...

Kannon Kamp Brings Baseball Prowess To McGivney - Is A Byron, Carlson, Petri & Kalb LLC Athlete of the Month For The Griffins

May 4 2023 at 10:14 AM

GLEN CARBON - Sophomore Kannon Kamp has gone to Catholic schooling his entire life. In the last two...

Ella Hickam Leading Warriors To Great Season - Is A Stillwater Senior Living Athlete Of The Month For Granite City

May 3 2023 at 10:14 AM

GRANITE CITY - The Warriors' girls soccer team has had one of the best seasons in recent memory,...

Sophomore Pitcher Ryan Lowis Throws No Hitter - Is An Altonized Federal Credit Union Athlete Of The Month For Southwestern

May 3 2023 at 9:24 AM

PIASA - Piasa Southwestern sophomore Ryan Lowis could play any sport he pleases, so he does. Like...

Marquette Catholic Girls Track and Field Shines All Season

May 2 2023 at 3:55 PM

MARQUETTE – Marquette Catholic has what can be described as a power-packed girls' track and...

Jayden Diaz Shows Leadership For Alton Baseball Team, Is An Auto Butler Male Athlete Of The Month For The Redbirds

May 2 2023 at 10:49 AM

ALTON - Alton High School senior baseball captain and catcher Jayden Diaz has enjoyed a good season...

Justice Eldridge Wins One Mile Race At Triad Invite - Is A Tom Lane State Farm Insurance Athlete Of The Month For CM

May 2 2023 at 10:20 AM

BETHALTO - Civic Memorial junior runner Justice Eldridge is the definition of a versatile track star...

Katie Stark Negates Injury, Nets Game-Winner On Senior Night – Is An Auto Butler Athlete Of The Month For Alton

April 30 2023 at 11:17 AM

ALTON – Just a week prior, in a heartbreaking 2-1 loss against cross-town rivals Marquette...

Josh Davis Shines For Warriors, Is A Stillwater Senior Living Male Athlete Of Month

April 27 2023 at 4:14 PM

GRANITE CITY - Josh Davis finished his junior season at Granite City in strong fashion. Josh excelled...

Kayden Jennings Is Key Player For Edwardsville Baseball Team, Is An iCAN Clinic Male Athlete Of Month

April 27 2023 at 1:19 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Senior infielder Kayden Jennings had made a positive contribution to the success of th...

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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.