Athlete of the Month: Celebrating Excellence in Local Sports Teams

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Tigers' Ulla Sharp Helps Anchor Defense, Is An iCAN Clinic Female Athlete Of Month For Tigers

March 18 2022 at 11:39 AM

EDWARDSVILLE - Edwardsville sophomore backfielder Ulla Sharp had helped anchor a solid defensive wall...

Devon Green Sets New School Records, Is Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athlete Of The Month For Oilers

March 18 2022 at 11:01 AM

WOOD RIVER - East Alton-Wood River High School sophomore track athlete Devon Green had a big two weeks...

Abigail Williams Is Tucker's Automotive and Repair Female Athlete Of Month For Marquette Catholic

March 18 2022 at 10:56 AM

ALTON - Senior Abigail Williams was a key member of the Marquette Catholic School girls basketball...

Junior Basketball Star Tracy Harris is MELHS Male Athlete Of The Month

March 17 2022 at 4:32 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Junior Tracy Harris of Metro East Lutheran High School averaged more than 10 points...

Olivia Baca Scores All Three Goals In Edwardsville's Season Opener, Is iCAN Clinic Female Athlete of Month

March 15 2022 at 10:25 AM

EDWARDSVILLE - Edwardsville senior striker Olivia Baca had all three goals for her team, including...

Ella Anselm Scores Two Goals In Her Opening Match, She Is A Tucker Automotive and Repair Female Athlete of the Month

March 15 2022 at 5:44 AM

EDWARDSVILLE – Freshman forward Ellah Anslem wasted no time getting on the score sheet for Marquette....

CM's Hannah Meiser Off To Strong Track Start, Is A Tom Lane State Farm Insurance Female Athlete Of Month

March 13 2022 at 9:46 PM

ELSAH – Junior Hannah Meiser from Civic Memorial just wrapped up her basketball season one week...

Junior Leticia Bennasar Lluy Is MELHS Female Athlete Of The Month

March 10 2022 at 2:06 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Junior Leticia Bennasar Lluy of Metro East Lutheran High School had a big season...

Karson Stoeckel Wins 46-Pound Bantam Kids Wrestling State Championship, Is A Roxana Male Athlete Of Month

March 9 2022 at 4:11 PM

WOOD RIVER - It's been said that of all the sports that anyone could take up, wrestling is perhaps...

Future Is Bright: Shells' Basketball Team Selected Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athletes Of Month For The School

March 7 2022 at 4:18 PM

ROXANA - The Roxana High School boys basketball team won six games this year with a very young team...

Caylie McElroy Is Stillwater Senior Living Granite City High Female Athlete Of Month

March 7 2022 at 3:48 PM

GRANITE CITY - Caylie McElroy has not only skills as an athlete, but she is an outstanding student...

Basketball Player Kinsley Mouser Is Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athlete Of Month For Shells

March 7 2022 at 3:16 PM

ROXANA - Sophomore Kinsley Mouser was a key to her Roxana Shells girls basketball team in the 2021-2022...

McGivney Swimmer Jude Henke Makes History As First Griffin To Advance To State, Is Byron, Carlson, Petri And Kalp Male Athlete Of The Month

March 6 2022 at 9:00 AM

EDWARDSVILLE - Jude Henke, a senior swimmer for Father McGivney Catholic, made history by becoming...

Forward Dre Davis Is One Of Tucker's Automotive and Tire Explorers' Male Athletes of Month

March 1 2022 at 7:45 AM

GREENVILLE - Illinois’ Class 2A Basketball Regional Championship belongs to the Marquette Explorers....

Birds' Multidimensional Athlete MaCaylin Day Is One Of Altonized Community Federal Credit Union Female Athletes Of Month

March 1 2022 at 7:45 AM

BRIGHTON - Junior MaCaylin Day is a multi-dimensional student-athlete for Southwestern High School....

Junior Basketball Player Tyler Robinson Is Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athlete Of Month For Oilers

February 28 2022 at 3:16 PM

WOOD RIVER - Junior Tyler Robinson has concluded a successful season with the boys basketball team...

Meiser Plays Key Role, Is One Of Tom Lane State Farm Insurance Female Athletes Of Month For Eagles

February 28 2022 at 10:58 AM

BETHALTO – Hannah Meiser, a junior guard for the CM girl’s basketball team, made it count...

Emily Williams Is A Tom Lane State Farm Insurance Female Athlete Of The Month For CM

February 28 2022 at 10:38 AM

BETHALTO – The Civic Memorial girls basketball team was crowned Sectional Champions Friday...

Center Brody Hendricks Is A Tucker Automotive Repair and Tire Explorers' Male Athlete Of Month

February 28 2022 at 10:09 AM

GREENVILLE – The Marquette Explorers recently traveled to Greenville High School for the Class...

Cheerleader Mia Siebert Is Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athlete Of Month For Oilers

February 25 2022 at 1:18 PM

WOOD RIVER - Junior Mia Siebert has been a successful varsity cheerleader for the East Alton-Wood...

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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.