Athlete of the Month: Celebrating Excellence in Local Sports Teams

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Cross Country Runner Geo Patrylak Is iCAN Clinic Co-Male Athlete Of Month For EHS

December 8 2021 at 3:45 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Geo Patrylak is following both of his parents’ footsteps as a college cross...

Basketball Star Jillian Nelson Is Jeff Lauritzen-Country Financial Marquette Catholic Female Athlete Of The Month

December 8 2021 at 11:46 AM

ALTON - Marquette Catholic High School senior Jillian Nelson is one of the mainstays this year for...

Macy Silvey Plays Big Role In Tigers' Win Over O'Fallon, Is iCAN Clinic Co-Female Athlete Of Month For EHS

December 8 2021 at 9:33 AM

EDWARDSVILLE - Edwardsville senior point guard Macy Silvey came up big in the Tigers' rivalry game...

Volleyball/Basketball Player Emma Garner Is iCAN Clinic Female Athlete Of Month For EHS

December 7 2021 at 5:50 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Senior guard-forward Emma Garner is off to an excellent start for the Edwardsville girl...

Senior Soccer Player Sean Vrenick Is Byron, Carlson, Petri and Kalp LLC Male Athlete Of The Month For Father McGivney Catholic High School

December 7 2021 at 3:39 PM

GLEN CARBON - Senior boys soccer player Sean Vrenick had a very good season for Father McGivney Catholic's...

Basketball Player Jaeden Rush Is Metro East Lutheran Male Athlete Of The Month

December 6 2021 at 2:49 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Basketball player Jaeden Rush has had a love of the game since he was in second grade....

State Tennis Star Elise Noble Is Quality Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Jerseyville Female Athlete of the Month For JCHS

December 2 2021 at 6:47 PM

JERSEYVILLE - Sophomore Elise Noble was a state qualifier in girls tennis for the Jersey Panthers an...

Runner River Wrischnik Is Auto Butler Male Athlete Of Month For Alton High School

December 2 2021 at 6:06 AM

ALTON - Junior cross country runner River Wrischnik has been one of the leading runners for Alton Hig...

Football Player Logan Turbyfill Is Tom Lane State Farm Insurance Male Athlete of Month For CM

December 1 2021 at 4:08 PM

BETHALTO – Civic Memorial wide receiver/defensive back Logan Turbyfill shined in the Eagles'...

Edwardsville Freshman Iose Epenesa Has Spectacular Season, Is iCAN Clinic Co-Male Athlete Of Month For EHS

November 30 2021 at 4:16 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Edwardsville freshman tight end/defensive end Iose Epenesa enjoyed a very successful...

Volleyball Middle Hitter Syd Harris Is iCAN Clinic Female Athlete Of Month For EHS

November 30 2021 at 2:13 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Edwardsville High School girls volleyball senior middle hitter Syd Harris is better...

Football Lineman Colten Roswell Is Jeff Lauritzen-Country Financial Male Athlete Of Month For Marquette

November 29 2021 at 4:27 PM

ALTON - Marquette Catholic High School Senior Colten Roswell concludes his Explorers football career...

Senior Volleyball Player Aislin Hall Is Byron, Carlson, Petri And Kalp LLC Female Athlete Of The Month For Father McGivney Catholic High School

November 28 2021 at 5:25 PM

GLEN CARBON - Senior girls volleyball player Aislin Hall had a very successful season for Father McGivney...

Senior Tennis Star Sabrina Ingram Is Quality Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Jerseyville JCHS Co-Female Athlete of the Month

November 28 2021 at 3:16 PM

JERSEYVILLE - Senior Sabrina Ingram has been a standout for Jersey Community High School for four...

Senior Tennis Player Lily Ingram Is Quality Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Jerseyville JCHS Co-Female Athlete of the Month

November 28 2021 at 2:57 PM

JERSEYVILLE - IHSA State doubles girls tennis qualifier senior Lily Ingram of Jersey Community High...

Cross Country/Track Star Kailey Vickrey Is Jeff Lauritzen-Country FInancial Female Athlete of Month For Marquette

November 28 2021 at 12:32 PM

ALTON - A huge force for the Marquette Catholic Explorers’ girls cross country and track squads...

Senior Volleyball Star Ella Middleton Is Tom Lane-State Farm Female Athlete Of The Month For CM

November 19 2021 at 1:24 PM

BETHALTO - If there was a fall athlete who always had her team at heart, it was Civic Memorial senior...

Senior Football Player Lucas Brown Is The Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athlete Of The Month For EA-WR

November 10 2021 at 4:35 PM

WOOD RIVER - East Alton-Wood River senior Lucas Brown just finished something he relished in his high...

Volleyball Player Sarah Henke Is MELHS Female Athlete of the Month

November 10 2021 at 11:24 AM

EDWARDSVILLE - Metro East Lutheran High School sophomore volleyball player Sarah Henke was a sparkplug...

Alton Swimmer Claire Paule Has Successful Sectional Meet, Is Auto Butler Female Athlete Of The Month For Redbirds

November 9 2021 at 4:31 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Alton High School girls junior swimmer Claire Paule had an excellent IHSA sectional...

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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.