Athlete of the Month: Celebrating Excellence in Local Sports Teams

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Distance Runner Ryan Watts Is iCAN Clinic Male Athlete Of Month For Tigers

April 30 2022 at 10:59 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Edwardsville High's distance runner Ryan Watts recently had a weekend to remember. ...

Jackson Rodgers Is Byron, Carlson, Petri and Kalp LLC Male Athlete of the Month For Griffins

April 30 2022 at 5:21 PM

GLEN CARBON – Junior Jackson Rodgers and the Father McGivney High School baseball team are on...

Pitcher Marcus Payne Is Altonized Community Federal Credit Union Male Athlete Of Month For Piasa Birds

April 27 2022 at 2:01 PM

BRIGHTON - The Piasa Southwestern baseball team picked up a 13-3 win over the Pana Panthers to remain...

Soccer Goalie Kaylyn Dixon Is Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athlete of the Month

April 27 2022 at 12:01 PM

ROXANA - Kaylyn Dixon is a standout in multiple sports and also an excellent student. During the spring,...

William Preston Stork Jr. Is Tucker's Automotive Repair and Tire Male Athlete Of Month For Explorers

April 27 2022 at 12:40 AM

ALTON - William Preston Stork Jr. of Marquette Catholic High School has had a strong boys tennis season...

Goalkeeper Kaylyn Aiello Key To Eagles' Success, Is A Tom Lane State Farm Insurance Female Athlete of Month For CM

April 12 2022 at 10:19 AM

BETHALTO – The Civic Memorial girls soccer team is in good hands with senior goalkeeper Kaylyn...

Baseball Star Luke Parmentier Is Tom Lane State Farm Insurance Male Athlete Of Month For CM

April 5 2022 at 5:23 PM

BETHALTO – The Civic Memorial Eagles found themselves down 4-0 and later on 6-2 after five innings...

Track and Field Star Sammy Hentrich Is Tucker Automotive Repair & Tire, Inc. Female Athlete Of Month For Marquette

April 5 2022 at 2:14 PM

ALTON - Marquette Catholic's Sammy Hentrich is off to a sensational start for the 2022 track and field...

Standout Wrestler Niemeyer Signs With Cornell, He Is Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athlete Of Month For Oilers

April 1 2022 at 1:35 PM

SEE VIDEO: WOOD RIVER - East Alton-Wood River High School had a big celebratory day for a memorable...

Baseball Player Mason McMurray Is Stillwater Senior Living Male Athlete Of Month For Warriors

March 29 2022 at 3:31 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Senior baseball player Mason McMurray is a key player for the Granite City High School...

Hurler Nick Williams Is Tom Lane State Farm Insurance CM Male Athlete Of Month After No-Hit Performance

March 29 2022 at 2:16 PM

BETHALTO – It’s not only one of the hardest things to pull off in baseball, but one...

Gannon Burns Has Great Mound Performance, Is An iCAN Clinic Male Athlete Of Month For EHS

March 29 2022 at 1:12 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Edwardsville senior pitcher Gannon Burns is off to a very good start for the 2022 season,...

Basketball Star Brody Hendricks Is Tucker's Automotive Repair & Tire Male Athlete Of Month For Marquette Catholic

March 22 2022 at 3:27 PM

ALTON - Junior Brody Hendricks was a standout over the Marquette Catholic boys basketball season and...

Soccer Star Abrianna Garrett Has 5 Goals In A Game, Is Tom Lane State Farm Insurance Female Athlete Of Month For CM

March 22 2022 at 11:31 AM

BETHALTO – The Civic Memorial girls soccer team picked up their second win of the season in...

Rathgeb's RBI/Pitching Help With Win, Is Auto Butler Male Athlete Of Month For AHS

March 20 2022 at 9:43 PM

ALTON – Sophomore Austin Rathgeb helped the Alton High School baseball team get past rival...

Baseball Player Sam Buckley Is Tom Lane State Farm Insurance Male Athlete Of Month For CM

March 20 2022 at 7:24 PM

EDWARDSVILLE – Junior Sam Buckley will be a key member of the Civic Memorial baseball team this...

Hendrickson Cracks First Home Run of Year, Is iCAN Clinic Male Athlete of Month For EHS

March 20 2022 at 7:10 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Andrew Hendrickson, a senior pitcher/infielder for the Edwardsville High baseball team,...

Tennis Player Parker Mayhew Is An Auto Butler Male Athlete Of Month For AHS

March 20 2022 at 2:47 PM

ALTON – Alton High School 2022 boys tennis season is here and one player who is especially ready...

Baseball Star Spencer Stearns Is An iCAN Clinic Male Athlete Of Month For EHS

March 20 2022 at 2:38 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Edwardsville senior baseball pitcher/infielder Spencer Stearns enjoyed a successful 202...

Softball Player Emily Wolff Has Great Comeback, Is An iCAN Clinic Female Athlete Of Month For EHS

March 20 2022 at 2:28 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Edwardsville softball senior player Emily Wolff had a great varsity debut game for th...

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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.