Athlete of the Month: Celebrating Excellence in Local Sports Teams

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Tigers' Osborn Sixth In 100-Yard Backstroke Finals At IHSA State Meet, Is An iCAN Clinic Male Athlete Of Month

February 27 2023 at 11:22 AM

WESTMONT - Edwardsville's Cohen Osborn finished in sixth place in the final of the IHSA boys' state...

Senior Cheerleader Bella Davis Is A Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athlete Of The Month For The Oilers

February 27 2023 at 11:17 AM

WOOD RIVER - East Alton Wood River High School senior Bella Davis has enjoyed her time as a cheerleader...

CM Soccer Star Bryce Davis Signs With McKendree - Is A Tom Lane State Farm Insurance Athlete Of The Month For The Eagles

February 24 2023 at 5:00 PM

BETHALTO - Civic Memorial High School senior Bryce Davis signed to continue his academic and athletic...

Riley Knoyle “Sets The Bar High” With EHS Career, is an iCAN Clinic Female Athlete of the Month

February 23 2023 at 2:26 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Riley Knoyle has been a standout for the Edwardsville girls' cross-country and track...

Julia Stobie Provides Big Spark for Griffins Under Boards, is Byron Carlson Petri & Kalb Female Athlete of the Month

February 15 2023 at 9:19 AM

GLEN CARBON - Center Julia Stobie has been a mainstay for Father McGivney Catholic High School...

Malik Allen Leads Tigers With 19 Points Against East Side, Is An iCAN Clinic Male Athlete Of Month

February 13 2023 at 10:11 AM

BELLEVILLE - Edwardsville junior forward Malik Allen had a big game for the Tigers against East St....

Will Schwartz Signs To Play Golf At William Penn University - Is A Tucker's Automotive Repair & Tire Male Athlete Of The Month For Marquette

February 10 2023 at 10:04 AM

ALTON - Senior Will Schwartz, a standout golfer at Marquette Catholic High School, signed his letter...

Curry Makes Many Positive Contributions To Tigers Basketball, Is An iCAN Clinic Male Athlete of Month

February 7 2023 at 3:39 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Junior forward Jake Curry has made many positive contributions to the Edwardsville boys...

Haley Rodgers Signs To Continue Basketball Career At Greenville - Is A Tucker's Automotive Repair & Tire Female Athlete Of The Month For Marquette

February 2 2023 at 10:49 AM

ALTON - At just five-foot-four-inches, many coaches told Marquette Catholic senior Haley Rodgers...

Tessa Crawford Nets 1,000, Now Eying School's Scoring Record - Is A Female Athlete Of The Month For Jersey

February 1 2023 at 10:43 AM

JERSEY - Jersey Panther Tessa Crawford joined an exclusive club recently. In the opening round of...

Blakely Hockett Emerges As Key For Edwardsville Basketball Girls, Is An iCAN Clinic Female Athlete of Month

January 31 2023 at 10:30 AM

EDWARDSVILLE - Blakely Hockett, a sophomore guard for the Edwardsville girls' basketball team, has helpe...

Claire Stanhaus Is Standout At Point Guard, Is A Byron, Carlson, Petri and Kalp Female Athlete of the Month

January 31 2023 at 8:00 AM

GLEN CARBON - Senior Claire Stanhaus has emerged as a leader of the Father McGivney Griffins girls'...

Olivia Durbin Is One Of Top Players For CM Girls Basketball Team, Is A Tom Lane State Farm Female Athlete Of The Month

January 30 2023 at 11:47 AM

EDWARDSVILLE - Senior forward Olivia Durbin is one of the keys to the Civic Memorial girls' basketball...

EA-WR Junior Devon Green Has Outstanding Year, Is An Athlete Of The Month For Oilers

January 26 2023 at 2:09 PM

WOOD RIVER - East Alton-Wood River junior Devon Green recently had outstanding performances in the Carlinvill...

MaCaylin Day Key To Piasa Birds' Girls Basketball Team, Is An Altonized Community Federal Credit Union Athlete Of The Month

January 26 2023 at 1:31 PM

PIASA - MaCaylin Day is a strong athlete in multiple sports for the Southwestern High School Piasa...

EA-WR Cheerleader Emmie Hall Is A Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athlete of the Month

January 26 2023 at 10:42 AM

WOOD RIVER - East Alton-Wood River junior Emmie Hall has been a cheerleader since she was six years...

Sam Buckley Joins 1,000 Point Club - Is A Tom Lane State Farm Insurance Athlete Of The Month For CM

January 26 2023 at 10:21 AM

BETHALTO - Not many basketball players can say they are averaging a double-double, but for seven-foot...

Piasa "Through And Through" - Hank Bouillon Earns Altonized Community Federal Credit Union Athlete Of The Month For Southwestern

January 26 2023 at 9:23 AM

PIASA - Senior Hank Bouillon, a two-sport athlete at Southwestern High School, plays basketball and...

Redbirds' Sam Ottwell Qualifies For State Bowling Tourney With Six-Game 1,255, Is An Auto Butler Male Athlete Of Month

January 23 2023 at 9:59 AM

COLLINSVILLE - Alton High sophomore bowler Sam Ottwell qualified as an individual for the IHSA state...

Three-Sport Athlete Payton Patterson Chooses To Play Basketball At L&C - Is A Tucker's Automotive Repair & Tire Female Athlete Of The Month

January 20 2023 at 9:50 AM

ALTON - After going to public school all her life, senior Payton Patterson didn't know what to expect...

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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.