Athlete of the Month: Celebrating Excellence in Local Sports Teams

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Owen Gruben Has Very Good SWISA Championship Meet, Is An iCAN Clinic Edwardsville Male Athlete of Month

July 24 2022 at 12:45 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Owen Gruben, who swam the 2022 Southwestern Illinois Swimming Association season for...

Swimmer Karis Chen Has Outstanding SWISA Meet, Is An iCAN Clinic Female Athlete of Month for Edwardsville

July 24 2022 at 12:18 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Karis Chen enjoyed a very good Southwestern Illinois Swimming Association championship...

Pitcher Hayden Garner Is A Tucker's Automotive Repair & Tire Male Athlete of Month For Marquette

July 24 2022 at 10:07 AM

ALTON - Hayden Garner is one of the leaders of the Alton Post 126 Senior Legion baseball team that...

Father McGivney Baseball's Terhaar Brothers Play Together In Jr. Legion All-Star Game

July 14 2022 at 9:45 AM

GLEN CARBON - Last year, Father McGivney Catholic High School's baseball team rostered four sets...

Alton Hurdler Simon McClaine Has Great Season, Is An Auto Butler Male Athlete Of Month For Redbirds

July 10 2022 at 8:52 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Alton High junior runner Simon McClaine finished his season with a second-place in th...

Dylan Gvillo Signs With Northern Illinois University For Wrestling, Is An iCAN Clinic Male Athlete of Month For Tigers

July 10 2022 at 5:58 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Edwardsville High School wrestler Dylan Gvillo, one of the Tigers' most accomplished...

Zugmaier To Bowl For Lindenwood University, Is An iCAN Clinic Male Athlete of Month For Tigers

July 7 2022 at 3:03 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - James Zugmaier, who was one of the top bowlers in his four years with a developing...

Jersey Softball Girls Have Excellent Season, Are Quality Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Jerseyville Female Athletes of Month

July 7 2022 at 2:31 PM

JERSEY - The Jersey girls' softball team was what their Coach Chelsea Crnokrak describes as "an incredibly...

Wargo Rates All-State, Is A Quality Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Jerseyville Male Athlete of Month for Panthers

July 7 2022 at 1:53 PM

JERSEYVILLE – Jersey High School boys tennis player Zach Wargo advanced to the IHSA State Boy...

Tennis Doubles Combo Are Quality Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Jerseyville Male Athletes Of Month

July 7 2022 at 1:24 PM

JERSEY – The double combination of Edward Roberts and Logan Schultz finished with IHSA Class 1...

Morgan Johnson Excels At Sports and In Classroom, Is An Quality Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Jersey Female Athlete of Month

July 5 2022 at 4:44 PM

JERSEY - Morgan Johnson is one of those athletes/students involved in a multitude of activities and...

CM's Kelbie Zupan Will Be Remembered For Years To Come, Is Tom Lane State Farm Insurance Female Athlete Of Month For Eagles

July 1 2022 at 3:59 PM

BETHALTO - Kelbie Zupan recently graduated from Civic Memorial High School and in the future, she...

Scarlett Eades and Lauren Massey Are Auto Butler Female Athletes Of Month For Alton

July 1 2022 at 10:06 AM

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

Ella Stepanek Leaves Lasting Legacy In Athletics/Academics, Is A Stillwater Senior Living Warriors' Female Athlete of Month

June 30 2022 at 3:25 PM

GRANITE CITY - Ellla Stepanek recently graduated from Granite City High School and completed her athletic...

Softball Standout Hayley Porter Is Tucker's Automotive Repair & Tire Female Athlete Of Month For Explorers

June 29 2022 at 4:53 PM

ALTON - Hayley Porter is one of those softball girls who will not be forgotten at Marquette Catholic...

Pitcher Luchetti Signs To Play Baseball At Fontbonne - Is Byron, Carlson, Petri & Kalp Male Athlete of Month For Griffins

June 29 2022 at 12:49 PM

GLEN CARBON - Recent Father McGivney graduate Darren Luchetti signed to play baseball at Fontbonne...

Catcher Logan Bogard Is Auto Butler Male Athlete Of Month For Alton

June 29 2022 at 12:28 PM

ALTON - Junior Logan "Bogie" Bogard is Alton High School's go-to catcher. He's consistently behind...

Baseball Player Elias Thies Is Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athlete Of The Month For Shells

June 28 2022 at 10:09 AM

ROXANA - The Roxana High School baseball team is one that is very young. They only lost four seniors...

One Of Area's Best - Baseball Star Daniel Gierer Is Byron, Carlson, Petri & Kalp Male Athlete Of Month For Griffins

June 26 2022 at 11:41 AM

GLEN CARBON - Daniel Gierer will be a senior in the fall at Father McGivney Catholic High School....

Two-Sport Athlete Claire Christeson Is A Tom Lane State Farm Insurance Female Athlete Of The Month For CM

June 20 2022 at 1:04 PM

BETHALTO - Recent Civic Memorial High School graduate Claire Christeson was a two-sport standout...

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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.