Athlete of the Month: Celebrating Excellence in Local Sports Teams

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Cowan Scores Game-Winning Penalty Against Marquette - Is An Auto Butler Male Athlete Of The Month For Redbirds

September 27 2022 at 4:16 PM

ALTON - It was a night that Alton High sophomore forward Dillan Cowan will remember for the rest...

"Super Attitude" Pays For 'Birds Maddie Gordon, She Is An Altonized Community Federal Credit Union Female Athlete Of The Month

September 26 2022 at 5:06 PM

PIASA - The future looks bright for Southwestern High School female cross country standout Maddie Gordon....

Piasa Birds' Drew Spangler Shows Strong Transformation, Is An Altonized Community Federal Credit Union Male Athlete of Month

September 26 2022 at 4:49 PM

PIASA - Southwestern senior cross country runner Drew Spangler has taken a role of responsibility this...

Ava Bartosiak Is One Of Area's Top Golfers, Is A Tucker Automotive Repair & Tire Female Athlete of Month For Explorers

September 26 2022 at 7:45 AM

ALTON - Marquette Catholic senior golfer Ava Bartosiak has been at the top of her game as the season...

Axton Anom Is Key For Tigers Soccer, Is An iCAN Clinic Male Athlete Of Month

September 22 2022 at 5:46 AM

COLLINSVILLE - Edwardsville senior midfielder Axton Anom played very well for the Tigers in their 2-1...

Runner Paige Rister Top Placer For Explorers At Invite, Is A Tucker's Automotive Repair and Tire Female Athlete of the Month

September 14 2022 at 1:00 PM

ALTON - Marquette Catholic’s Paige Rister has been a consistent force for Marquette’s...

Senior Cheerleader Taylor Harding Is A Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athlete of the Month For Oilers

September 12 2022 at 3:45 PM

WOOD RIVER - Senior cheerleader Taylor Harding has been involved in 14 years of training in tumbling...

Myles Paniagua Scores Key Goal For Explorers Against Tigers, Is A Tucker's Automotive Repair & Tire Male Athlete of Month

September 12 2022 at 3:33 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Marquette Catholic senior striker Myles Paniagua scored the only goal in brilliant fashion...

Tigers' Quarterback Jake Curry Continues To Make Big Plays, Is An iCAN Male Athlete of the Month

September 12 2022 at 3:15 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Edwardsville High School football quarterback Jake Curry had another big game for the...

Tigers' Ava Waltenberger Rates As One Of Top Hitters In Region, Is An iCAN Clinic Female Athlete of Month

September 8 2022 at 12:17 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Edwardsville girls' volleyball senior Ava Waltenberger ranks at the top of area players...

Seth Slayden Is A Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athlete of the Month For Oilers

September 7 2022 at 9:50 AM

WOOD RIVER - As expected, East Alton-Wood River High School senior running back Seth Slayden has emerged...

Southwestern's Lane Gage Is Special In Athletic Platforms, School, and Now Graduates From Army Basic Training

September 6 2022 at 4:34 PM

PIASA - Lane Gage is a very special young man in his final year at Southwestern High School. Lane i...

MELHS Girls Golf Off To Strong Start, Field Full Team

September 6 2022 at 3:46 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Metro East Lutheran High School has a full varsity girls' golf team this year and they...

MELHS Boys Golf Team Has Successful, Historic Week

September 6 2022 at 3:39 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Last week was a busy, successful, and historic time for the Metro East Lutheran Knights...

O'Keefe Playing Best Golf Of Career - Is A Tucker's Automotive Repair & Tire Male Athlete Of Month For Explorers

September 6 2022 at 3:09 PM

ALTON - Senior Aidan O'Keefe is playing the best golf of his career right now for Marquette Catholic...

Senior Captain Owen Terrell Is Byron Carlson Petri & Kalb Male Athlete Of The Month For Father McGivney

August 31 2022 at 9:00 PM

GLEN CARBON – The second home game of his senior year didn’t go as hoped for the captain...

Dual-Athlete Sami Oller Is Byron Carlson Petri & Kalb Female Athlete Of The Month For the Griffins

August 31 2022 at 8:23 PM

GLEN CARBON – Junior Sami Oller can’t decide which sports season she likes better. In...

Sophomores Scarlett Eades and Lauren Massey Are Auto Butler Female Athletes Of The Month For Redbirds

August 30 2022 at 3:17 PM

ALTON - Scarlett Eades and Lauren Massey are sophomores on the Alton High girls’ tennis team...

Multi-Purpose Athlete Emily Sykes Is A Stillwater Senior Living Female Athlete Of The Month For Warriors

August 30 2022 at 2:56 PM

GRANITE CITY - Emily Sykes is a powerhouse, multi-purpose student-athlete for Granite City High School....

Shells' Riley Doyle Places In Top 4 At CM Twilight Meet, Is A Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athlete Of The Month

August 30 2022 at 2:24 PM

ROXANA - Roxana senior cross-country runner Riley Doyle has been a sensation for several years. She...

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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.