Athlete of the Month: Celebrating Excellence in Local Sports Teams

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Alton Bowler Ben Mitchell Opens Strong, Is An Auto Butler Male Athlete Of Month

November 16 2022 at 4:55 PM

ALTON - Alton High senior bowler Ben Mitchell got his 2022-23 season off to a great start on Nov. 12...

Griffins' Runner Kaitlyn Hatley Has Remarkable Post-Season, Is A Byron, Carlson, Petri and Kalb Female Athlete of Month

November 16 2022 at 4:18 PM

GLEN CARBON - Father McGivney Catholic junior Kaitlyn Hatley has been remarkable in both girls' cross...

Redbirds' Freshman Sophia Helfrich Stands Out In Cross Country, Is An Auto Butler Female Athlete Of Month

November 16 2022 at 3:56 PM

ALTON - Sophia Helfrich had a break-out cross country season this year for the Alton girls' squad qualifyin...

Granite City Girls Cross Country Team Shines In 2022, Is A Stillwater Senior Living Female Athlete of the Month

November 16 2022 at 3:15 PM

GRANITE CITY - Granite City’s girls' cross country squad recently completed a very successful...

Soccer Star Oliva Bacca Is Headed To Xavier On Scholarship, Is An iCAN Clinic Female Athlete of Month for Tigers

November 15 2022 at 5:13 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Edwardsville girls soccer star Olivia Bacca made one of her dreams come true this past...

Mia Siebert Achieves Incredible Success in Cheer, She Is A Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athlete of Month For Oilers

November 15 2022 at 11:59 AM

WOOD RIVER - Mia Seibert is now in her fourth year as an East Alton-Wood River High School cheerleader...

Talented Emerson Weller Signs Letter Of Intent To Play Basketball At UMSL, Is An iCAN Clinic Female Athlete of Month

November 14 2022 at 4:28 PM

EDWARSVILLE - Senior center and forward Emerson Weller, who will return to the Edwardsville team after...

Marquette's Kylie Murray Signs Letter Of Intent To Continue Volleyball Career – Is A Tucker’s Automotive Repair & Tire Female Athlete Of The Month

November 14 2022 at 4:03 PM

ALTON – Senior two-sport athlete for Marquette Catholic Kylie Murray signed her national...

Quarterback Kendrick Lyons Is A Stillwater Senior Living Male Athlete of the Month For Warriors

November 14 2022 at 11:03 AM

GRANITE CITY - Sophomore quarterback Kendrick Lyons created quite a spark for the Warriors this pas...

Alton's Baker Sisters Both Sign To Play Collegiate Soccer - Are Auto Butler Female Athletes Of The Month For The Redbirds

November 10 2022 at 3:14 PM

ALTON - The Baker sisters, undoubtedly Alton's most passionate and charismatic players on the...

McGivney's Smith/Rodgers Both Sign Division I Letters Of Intent - Both Are Byron Carlson Petri & Kalb Male Athletes Of The Month

November 10 2022 at 9:09 AM

GLEN CARBON - Wednesday afternoon, seniors Gabe Smith and Jackson Rodgers became the baseball...

State Champion Nicole Johnson Signs To Continue Golf Career In College - Is An iCAN Clinic Female Athlete Of The Month For The Tigers

November 9 2022 at 6:56 PM

EDWARDSVILLE – Senior Nicole Johnson, Edwardsville High School’s latest IHSA State Champion,...

Alton Senior Football Players Are Auto Butler Male Athletes of Month For Alton High School

November 8 2022 at 3:39 PM

ALTON - Alton High School football Redbirds players cornerback Javion Chairs and defensive end/offensive...

Explorers' Cross Country Girls End Strong Season, Are Tucker's Automotive Repair & Tire Female Athletes Of Month

November 8 2022 at 11:32 AM

ALTON - Marquette Catholic's cross-country girls have always been top-notch in the post-season, but...

Junior Running Back Terrell Graves Is A Midwest Members Credit Union Athlete Of The Month For Roxana

November 8 2022 at 10:00 AM

ROXANA - The Roxana High School football team had a turnaround season in 2022. After last season's...

Runner Jillian Beilsmith Shines Once Again For Birds, Is An Altonized Community Federal Credit Union Female Athlete of Month

November 8 2022 at 7:00 AM

PIASA - Jillian Beilsmith is the kind of student-athlete that any coach would love to have on their...

Three-Sport Athlete Tyler Robinson Is A Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athlete Of The Month For The Oilers

November 7 2022 at 9:51 AM

WOOD RIVER - Senior Tyler Robinson is a three-sport athlete for the East Alton Wood River Oilers....

Zeb Katzmarek Scores Game-Winning TD For Roxana - Is A Midwest Members Credit Union Athlete Of The Month For The Shells

November 3 2022 at 8:51 AM

ROXANA - Sophomore running back Zeb Katzmarek isn't exactly the Roxana football team's go-to receiver....

Vyla Hupp Key Player On Edwardsville's Girls Volleyball Team, Is An iCAN Clinic Female Athlete of Month For Tigers

November 1 2022 at 4:05 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Senior outside hitter and defensive setter Vyla Hupp has been one of the key players...

Electrifying Wide Receiver Daion Gaston Has Big Playoff Opener With 4 TDs, Is iCAN Clinic Male Athlete Of Month For EHS

October 31 2022 at 11:16 AM

O'FALLON - Senior wide receiver Daion Gaston had a big game in Edwardsville's 43-36 win in the first...

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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.