Athlete of the Month: Celebrating Excellence in Local Sports Teams

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Byron, Carlson, Petri & Kalb Male Athlete Of Month: Father McGivney High Senior Liam Schmidt Shines in Multi-Sport Athletics

April 16 2026 at 2:02 PM

GLEN CARBON - Father McGivney Catholic High School senior Liam Schmidt was honored as one of...

Tucker's Automotive Repair & Tire Female Athlete Of The Month: Marquette's Isabel Hough Excels In Multiple Sports And Academics

April 16 2026 at 11:08 AM

ALTON - Isabel (Izzi) Grace Hough, a junior at Marquette Catholic High School, is being recognized...

Spencer Homes Female Athlete Of The Month: Marley Fox Is Pitching Lights Out For Tigers Softball Team

April 16 2026 at 10:34 AM

EDWARDSVILLE — Marley Fox is emerging as the ace of the Edwardsville High School softball pitching...

Altonized Community Federal Credit Union Female Athlete Of Month: Freshman Sydney Timpe Has Fabulous Game Against Explorers

April 15 2026 at 4:05 PM

PIASA — Southwestern freshman pitcher Sydney Timpe delivered a dominant complete-game performance...

Tucker's Automotive Repair & Tire Male Athlete Of Month: Marquette Catholic Tennis Undefeated After Win Over Hillsboro

April 15 2026 at 10:35 AM

ALTON - Marquette Catholic boys tennis notched another big triumph over Hillsboro 9-0 on Monday,...

Auto Butler Male Athlete Of The Month: Jack Puent Provides Senior Leadership To Push Alton Baseball Club

April 14 2026 at 10:44 AM

EDWARDSVILLE - Jack Puent is a senior infielder/outfielder/pitcher with the Alton High baseball...

Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athlete Of The Month: East Alton-Wood River Senior Excels in Athletics and Academics

April 13 2026 at 12:04 PM

WOOD RIVER - Taven Wardein, a senior at East Alton-Wood River High, is being recognized for cross countr...

Tom Lane State Farm Insurance Male Athletes Of The Month: CM Boys Break Long-Standing 4x200 Relay School Record

April 9 2026 at 4:11 PM

BETHALTO - Civic Memorial’s boys 4x200 relay team of Parker Walters, Ty Books, Reed Wallac...

Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athlete Of The Month for Roxana: Ava Cherry Balances Multi Sports, While Posting Honors Grades

April 8 2026 at 4:12 PM

ROXANA — Roxana High School senior Ava Cherry, a multi-sport athlete and standout softball...

Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athlete Of The Month For Shells: Coach Praises Lilli Ray’s Leadership and Game Intelligence

April 8 2026 at 2:35 PM

ROXANA - Roxana catcher Lilli Ray, a senior and one of two key team leaders alongside Ava Cherry,...

Altonized Community Federal Credit Union Male Athlete Of Month: Alex Spangler Combines Baseball Passion With Nursing Ambitions

April 7 2026 at 11:09 AM

BRIGHTON - Alex Spangler, a senior at Southwestern High School, has been named an Altonized Community...

Tom Lane State Farm Insurance Female Athlete Of Month: CM Senior Kaylee Shields Vaults To Top Pole Vault Finishes

April 6 2026 at 3:48 PM

BETHALTO — Civic Memorial High School senior Kaylee Shields opened the outdoor track and field...

Stillwater Senior Living Male Athlete Of Month for Granite City Warriors: Catcher Cooper Plays Key Role in Baseball Start

April 2 2026 at 2:42 PM

GRANITE CITY - Ayden Cooper is off to a strong start for the Granite City Warriors baseball team....

Altonized Community Federal Credit Union Male Athlete Of The Month: Makler Joins Greenville University Soccer Program

April 1 2026 at 1:36 PM

PIASA — Southwestern boys soccer senior Eben Makler has signed a letter of intent to play socce...

Grenzebach Shines on Softball Field in Senior Season – Is A Byron, Carlson, Petri, & Kalb Athlete of the Month for McGivney

March 24 2026 at 9:30 PM

GLEN CARBON – Senior Avery Grenzebach has been a highlight player for the Father McGivney Catholi...

Spencer Homes Male Athlete Of Month: Edwardsville Baseball Senior Provides Leadership For Young Tigers Team

March 24 2026 at 12:35 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Hunter Baugh, a senior infielder and pitcher for this year's Edwardsville...

Auto Butler Female Athletes Of Month For Redbirds: Dominate at Illinois College Indoor Invitational

March 17 2026 at 2:43 PM

ALTON - Alton High’s girls track and field team won the overall title Friday, March 13, 2026,...

Sparklight Female Athletes Of The Month For Jersey: Jersey Girls Softball Opens With Coach Crnokrak's 100th Win

March 17 2026 at 12:01 PM

JERSEYVILLE — Jersey Community High School opened its softball season with an 11-0...

Sparklight Male Athletes Of The Month For Jersey: JCMS Wrestling Shines at State Tournament

March 17 2026 at 11:44 AM

JERSEY - Jersey Community Middle School wrestling returned from Northern Illinois University after...

BJ's Printables Female Athlete Of Month: Freshman Cally Shank Shines in Metro East Lutheran Basketball 2025-2026 Campaign

March 16 2026 at 11:40 AM

EDWARDSVILLE - Metro East Lutheran High School freshman Cally Shank emerged as a versatile option...

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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.