Athlete of the Month: Celebrating Excellence in Local Sports Teams

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Kaitlyn Morningstar Provides Talent, Leadership For Tigers, Is An iCAN Clinic Female Athlete Of Month

January 18 2023 at 10:23 AM

EDWARDSVILLE - Kaitlyn Morningstar has been one of the most reliable and key players on the Edwardsville...

Jamion Everage Is Key Player For Redbirds' Boys Basketball Team, Is An Auto Butler Male Athlete Of Month

January 17 2023 at 4:36 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Alton High senior forward Jamion Everage is emerging as one of the key players for the...

Marquette Catholic Boys Bowling Trio Advance To Sectional, Are Tucker's Automotive Repair & Tire Male Athletes of Month

January 16 2023 at 11:46 AM

ALTON - Marquette Catholic had three bowlers - Max Cogan, Hayden Sherman, and Nicholas Trefny - advance...

Guard Zay Hoover Makes Contributions To Lady Tigers Basketball Team, Is An iCAN Clinic Female Athlete of the Month

January 12 2023 at 7:41 AM

EDWARDSVILLE - Sophomore guard Zay Hoover is emerging as a key component to the girls' basketball team...

Sophie Bunch Commits To Maryville University For Dance - Is A Tucker's Automotive Repair & Tire Female Athlete Of The Month For Marquette

January 10 2023 at 10:41 AM

ALTON - Marquette Catholic High School senior Sophie Bunch became the latest Explorer to announce he...

Point Guard Tillman Is Key To Tigers Boys Basketball Success, Is An iCAN Clinic Male Athlete of the Month

January 9 2023 at 1:25 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Junior A.J. Tillman played a pivotal role as point guard for Edwardsville's boys' basketball...

Emerson Weller Leads Tigers With 16 Points Against In Win At Collinsville, Is An iCAN Clinic Female Athlete Of Month

January 9 2023 at 1:15 PM

COLLINSVILLE - Senior center Emerson Weller led the way for Edwardsville's girls' basketball team on...

Ogden Lends Helping Hand For Eagles - Is A Tom Lane State Farm Male Athlete Of The Month For CM

January 9 2023 at 10:25 AM

BETHALTO - Sophomore guard Adam Ogden is averaging 12 points per game this season for the Civic Memoria...

Kaylyn Wiley Leads Way For Warriors In Multiple Sports, Is A Stillwater Senior Living Female Athlete Of The Month

January 9 2023 at 9:52 AM

GRANITE CITY - Kaylyn Wiley, a senior outside hitter in volleyball, and also an outstanding basketball...

Football Player/Wrestler Chase Allen Is Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athlete Of Month

January 9 2023 at 5:53 AM

ROXANA - Chase Allen has been a special athlete for Roxana High School. He played the tackle position...

Piasa Birds' Garrett Beuttel Is An Altonized Community Federal Credit Union Male Athlete Of The Month

January 9 2023 at 5:39 AM

PIASA - Garrett Beuttel is an up-and-coming Southwestern High School runner as a junior and will be...

Meredith Gray Playing Crucial Role For Panthers – Is A Female Athlete Of The Month For Jersey

January 6 2023 at 2:25 PM

JERSEYVILLE – Freshman Meredith Gray is beginning to turn some heads toward the Jersey Community...

Shells' Tennis Standout Norah Washington Has Great Potential, Is A Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athlete of Month

January 6 2023 at 1:36 PM

ROXANA - A stellar up-and-coming female athlete at Roxana High School is sophomore Norah Washington....

Junior Alyssa Lewis Has Big Game Against Maroons, Looks Forward To Postseason - Is An Auto Butler Female Athlete Of The Month For Alton

January 6 2023 at 9:18 AM

ALTON - The Alton High School girl's basketball team finds themselves undefeated 16 games into the...

Tyrius Jones Is Dependable, Versatile Player For Redbirds, Is An Auto Butler Male Athlete Of The Month

December 31 2022 at 4:18 PM

COLLINSVILLE - Senior forward Tyrius Jones had one of his best games of the season on Dec. 28 in the...

Crawford Pours In 28, Jersey Basketball Girls Capture Duchesne Tourney, Team Athletes Of The Month

December 30 2022 at 1:38 PM

JERSEY 44, URSULINE ACADEMY 39: Jersey used both a big second and third quarter to win the Duchesne...

Bowler L.J. Walker Overcomes Adversities To Shine In His Sport, Is A Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athlete of the Month

December 29 2022 at 4:59 PM

WOOD RIVER - Bowler L.J. Walker has discovered a new-found sport to love. He suffered a concussion...

Jacob Huber Plays Key Role For Griffins' Boys Basketball Squad, Is A Byron, Carlson, Petri And Kalb Male Athlete Of The Month

December 29 2022 at 4:45 PM

GLEN CARBON - Father McGivney Catholic senior boys basketball player Jacob Huber has helped the Griffins...

Bowler Jada Dupy Is A Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athlete Of Month For Oilers

December 29 2022 at 4:20 PM

WOOD RIVER - East Alton-Wood River High School's Jada Dupy has had a strong bowling career for the...

Dylan Boyd Achieves 100 Wrestling Wins, Is Stillwater Senior Living Male Athlete of Month For Warriors

December 28 2022 at 1:37 PM

GRANITE CITY - Granite City's Dylan Boyd recently won his 100th match in a dual confrontation with...

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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.