Athlete of the Month: Celebrating Excellence in Local Sports Teams

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Basketball Player Mark Yarborough Is Stillwater Senior Living Male Athlete of Month For Granite City

February 6 2022 at 9:57 PM

GRANITE CITY – Granite City recently hosted the Alton Redbirds in a Friday night match-up. The...

Taylor Greco Qualifies For Sectional As Individual, Is Auto Butler Alton Female Athlete Of Month

February 6 2022 at 10:14 AM

COLLINSVILLE - It's quite an accomplishment for any athlete in any sport in his or her first year t...

CM Basketball Girls Post 24 Wins, Are Tom Lane State Farm Insurance Athletes Of The Month

February 1 2022 at 1:48 PM

BETHALTO - The girls' basketball team at Civic Memorial High School is something special. The Eagles...

Senior Basketball Player Ihzel Brown Provides Leadership To Young Alton Team, Is Auto Butler Male Athlete Of The Month For Redbirds

January 31 2022 at 10:38 PM

COLLINSVILLE - Senior basketball player Ihzel Brown, a 6-1, 224-pounder, is one of the leaders...

Basketball Player Shaun Pacatte Provides Key Leadership, Is iCAN Clinic Male Athlete of Month For EHS

January 29 2022 at 9:58 AM

EDWARDSVILLE - Although Edwardsville senior forward Shaun Pacatte didn't score in the Tigers' 51-36...

Malik Allen Makes Big Contributions In Edwardsville's Win, Is An iCAN Clinic Male Athlete Of Month For Tigers

January 26 2022 at 9:45 AM

EDWARDSVILLE - Edwardsville boys basketball sophomore guard Malik Allen scored five points in the Tigers'...

Swimmer Cohen Osborn Achieves Greatness From Young Age To Today, Is An iCAN EHS Male Athlete Of Month

January 25 2022 at 3:12 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Since he was a young boy, Cohen Osborn has been a swim star. Cohen started in summer...

It's A Family Tradition: Evan Grinter Follows Sisters As Swim Champion, Is An iCAN Clinic Male Athlete of Month At EHS

January 25 2022 at 2:56 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Senior Evan Grinter is following a long line of Grinter family swim champions at Edwardsville...

Basketball Star Aubree Wallace Is A Tom Lane State Farm Female Athlete Of The Month For CM

January 24 2022 at 1:07 PM

BETHALTO - Civic Memorial junior Aubree Wallace had a phenomenal Highland Tourney and was selected...

Senior Forward Makes Big Return To Tigers' Lineup, Is iCAN Clinic Female Athlete Of Month For EHS

January 22 2022 at 7:35 AM

EDWARDSVILLE - Senior forward Elle Evans has returned to the Edwardsville girls basketball lineup...

Freshman Basketball Player Kiyoko Proctor Helps Lead Alton To Best Start Since 1991-92, Is Auto Butler Female Athlete Of The Month For Redbirds

January 19 2022 at 10:22 AM

ALTON - Freshman point guard Kiyoko Proctor has made the transition from middle school to high school...

Cheerleader Riley Shook Is Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athlete Of The Month For Oilers

January 17 2022 at 1:20 PM

WOOD RIVER - East Alton-Wood River High School cheerleader senior Riley Shook has been a key component...

Basketball Player Riley Zumwalt Is Byron, Carlson, Petri & Kalp Father McGivney Female Athlete of the Month

January 17 2022 at 12:56 PM

GLEN CARBON - Senior guard Riley Zumwalt has been a big key to Father McGivney Catholic High School's...

Dancer Carmen Isringhausen Is Tucker's Automotive Repair & Tire Female Athlete Of Month For Marquette

January 12 2022 at 2:57 PM

ALTON - Carmen Isringhausen has been a dance participant since she was 3 years old. The Marquette...

Basketball Player Jordan Bush Has Big Game, Is iCAN Clinic Male Athlete Of Month For EHS

January 12 2022 at 9:57 AM

EDWARDSVILLE - Edwardsville High boys basketball junior forward Jordan Bush came up big in the late...

Basketball Star Kelbie Zupan Is Tom Lane State Farm Insurance Female Athlete Of Month For Civic Memorial High School

January 11 2022 at 2:35 PM

BETHALTO - Senior Kelbie Zupan is off to a strong start this season with the Civic Memorial girls...

Basketball Player Hank Bouillon Is Altonized Community Federal Credit Union Male Athlete of the Month For Birds

January 11 2022 at 9:48 AM

PIASA - Hank Bouillon, a Southwestern High School junior, is one who loves the game of basketball....

Parker Macias Is Tucker's Automotive Repair & Tire Male Athlete Of Month For Marquette Catholic High School

January 10 2022 at 10:05 AM

ALTON - Marquette Catholic junior Parker Macias has been a key cog in the Explorers' boys basketball...

Blakely Hockett Has Stepped Up In Key Ways For EHS Girls Basketball Team, Is iCAN Clinic Female Athlete Of Month

January 7 2022 at 5:47 AM

COLLINSVILLE - Edwardsville girls basketball player Blakely Hockett has stepped up into a key role...

Junior Olivia Durbin Is Making Big Contributions To CM Girls Basketball, Is Tom Lane State Farm Eagles' Female Athlete Of Month

January 7 2022 at 4:52 AM

BETHALTO - Junior girls basketball player Olivia Durbin has emerged as an important player for Civic...

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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.