Athlete of the Month: Celebrating Excellence in Local Sports Teams

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Roxana Girls Cross Country Team Fourth At Regional, Are Midwest Members Credit Union Shells' Female Athletes Of The Month

October 27 2022 at 1:49 PM

TRENTON - Roxana's girls' cross country team has had an amazing season and the Shells added another...

Kennedi Taylor-Natalie Beck Make School History In Tennis, Are Byron Carlson Petri & Kalb Female Athletes Of Month

October 24 2022 at 2:24 PM

BUFFALO GROVE - The Father McGivney Catholic High girls' tennis doubles team of Kennedi Taylor an...

Senior Dre Davis Has "Plenty Left In The Tank" And Is A Tucker’s Automotive & Repair Male Athlete Of The Month For Marquette Catholic High School

October 20 2022 at 3:46 PM

ALTON - This Saturday could be senior midfielder Dre Davis' last game with the Marquette Catholic...

Landon Harris Brings Home The Gold For Granite City In IESA Cross Country Meet, Is A Stillwater Senior Living Male Athlete Of Month

October 18 2022 at 10:28 AM

GRANITE CITY - There was nothing that could stop Granite City's eighth-grade distance standout...

Gierer Scores Game-Winner In Soccer Regional Final – Is A Byron, Carlson, Petri & Kalb Male Athlete Of The Month For Griffins

October 17 2022 at 2:28 PM

GLEN CARBON – Senior forward Daniel Gierer has eclipsed 13 goals and five assists so far in hi...

Roxana’s Junior QB Chris Walleck Enjoys Rivalry Game – Is A Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athlete Of The Month For Shells

October 17 2022 at 2:05 PM

ROXANA – This was Chris Walleck’s second go-around in the heated rivalry between the Roxana...

Jersey Senior Chase Withrow Has Football Game That Will Be Remembered Forever With Six TDs

October 16 2022 at 10:00 PM

More pics at: https://www.randymanning.com/Jersey-at-CM-Football JERSEY - Jersey High School senior...

Hannah Meiser Wins MVC Crown And Is Fully Motivated For Long Postseason Run - Is A Tom Lane State Farm Athlete Of The Month For CM

October 16 2022 at 3:02 PM

BETHALTO - Senior Hannah Meiser is already having a year to remember at Civic Memorial, and she's...

Reese Plont Provides Leadership To Redbird Girls Volleyball Team, Is An Auto Butler Female Athlete Of The Month At AHS

October 14 2022 at 1:42 PM

ALTON - Reese Plont, a senior outside hitter for the Alton High School girls' volleyball team, has provide...

Claire Dunivan Is Important Part Of EHS Girls Volleyball Team, Is An iCAN Clinic Female Athlete of the Month

October 11 2022 at 11:14 AM

EDWARDSVILLE - Senior right-side setter Claire Dunivan has played an important part of the success o...

Johnnie Robinson Has Learned Many Life Lessons As Tigers Football Player, Is An iCAN Clinic Male Athlete of the Month

October 11 2022 at 10:44 AM

EDWARDSVILLE - Senior defensive back Johnnie Robinson, along with the rest of the senior class, played...

Two-Way Player Miguel Romero Is Key Part Of Oilers’ Football Success – Is A Male Athlete Of The Month For Wood River

October 10 2022 at 1:43 PM

WOOD RIVER – It’s not uncommon in high school for a player to play on both the offense...

Birds' Lane Gage Manages Time Between 3 Sports And National Guard – Is An Altonized Community Federal Credit Union Male Athlete Of The Month

October 10 2022 at 1:16 PM

PIASA - Senior Lane Gage had to miss the first couple of weeks of the 2022 football season, not because...

Triple Sports Star Mackenzie Cox Is A Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athlete of the Month For Oilers

October 5 2022 at 5:18 PM

WOOD RIVER - East Alton-Wood River senior Mackenzie Cox has devoted four years to cheer and is a star...

Jackson Collman First Overall At MadCo Meet Again - Is A Tom Lane State Farm Male Athlete Of The Month For CM

October 5 2022 at 9:04 AM

BETHALTO - Senior runner Jackson Collman overcame the challenges of the Collinsville Cross Country...

Blocker Sophia Ivnik Is Key Part Of Father McGivney's Girls Volleyball Team, Is A Byron Carlson Petri & Kalb Female Athlete Of The Month

October 3 2022 at 1:18 PM

GLEN CARBON - Senior middle blocker Sophia Ivnik has shown great leadership and has also been a rallying...

Sarah Hyten, McGivney Catholic Girls Shine Bright At 1A Golf Regional

September 30 2022 at 2:50 PM

WOOD RIVER - All year long, Sarah Hyten has captured wins against top-notch girls' high school golfers....

Jacob Wagner Scores First High School Goal On Senior Night - Is A Male Athlete Of The Month For The Panthers

September 29 2022 at 12:05 PM

JERSEY – While senior defender Jacob Wagner would say that baseball is his preferred sport,...

Libero Maddie Hylla Has Made Important Contributions To Father McGivney Girls Volleyball Team, Is A Byron Carlson Petri & Kalb Female Athlete Of Month

September 28 2022 at 11:49 AM

GLEN CARBON - Maddie Hylla, a junior libero for the Father McGivney Catholic girls volleyball team,...

Shells' Running Back Evan Wells Scores 3 TDs In Homecoming Game – Is A Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athlete Of The Month

September 28 2022 at 10:21 AM

ROXANA – Now that the Roxana High School football team has gotten back above .500 they have...

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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.