Athlete of the Month: Celebrating Excellence in Local Sports Teams

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Track and Field Star Jayden Ulrich Is Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athlete Of Month For East Alton-Wood River High

April 23 2021 at 4:32 PM

WOOD RIVER - Senior track and field star Jayden Ulrich is off to a huge start with her first meet...

Softball Pitcher Ryleigh Owens Is iCAN Clinic Female Athlete of Month For Edwardsville High School

April 23 2021 at 4:00 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Edwardsville High softball pitcher Ryleigh Owens has had a sensational start, with ...

Multi-Sport Athlete Mary Harkins Is Father McGivney High School Athlete Of The Month

April 23 2021 at 3:18 PM

GLEN CARBON - Mary Harkins has been a multi-sport athlete through her first two years at Father McGivney...

Quarterback Graham McAfoos Makes Valuable Contributions, is Auto Butler Male Athlete Of Month For Alton High School

April 23 2021 at 11:14 AM

ALTON - Sophomore quarterback Graham McAfoos played well splitting time with Keith Gilchrese in th...

Senior Volleyball Player Taylor Murray Is Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athlete Of The Month For East Alton-Wood River High School

April 21 2021 at 10:13 AM

WOOD RIVER - East Alton-Wood River High School senior volleyball/softball player Taylor Murray...

Senior Football Player Hunter Hargrave Is Tom Lane State Farm Male Athlete Of Month For Civic Memorial High School

April 20 2021 at 1:49 PM

BETHALTO - Civic Memorial High School senior Hunter Hargrave has been an exceptional player for...

Senior Football Player Gary Shemonia Is Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athlete Of The Month For East Alton-Wood River High School

April 20 2021 at 11:41 AM

WOOD RIVER - East Alton-Wood River High School senior football and baseball player Gary Shemonia...

Quarterback Ryan Hampton Has Big Game In Double OT Win, Is iCAN Clinic Male Athlete Of Month For Edwardsville High School

April 18 2021 at 12:15 PM

O'FALLON - For Edwardsville High School football quarterback Ryan Hampton, it was one of the biggest...

Football Standout Jake Hewitt Is Jeff Lauritzen-Country Financial Male Athlete of Month For Marquette Catholic

April 17 2021 at 6:17 AM

ALTON – Jake Hewitt, a quarterback for the Marquette Catholic Explorers football team, credits...

Volleyball/Soccer Star Ellie Jacobs Is Jeff Lauritzen-Country Financial Female Athlete of the Month For Marquette Catholic High School

April 16 2021 at 2:31 PM

ALTON - Ellie Jacobs is at the end of her high school volleyball career at Marquette Catholic High...

Civic Memorial Football Player Logan Turbyfill Is Tom Lane State Farm Athlete Of The Month

April 16 2021 at 1:08 PM

BETHALTO - Civic Memorial High School three-sport athlete junior Logan Turbyfill has been exceptional...

Father McGivney’s Austin Callovini Signs Letter Of Intent To Play Baseball At Blackburn College In Carlinville

April 9 2021 at 2:41 PM

GLEN CARBON - Father McGivney’s Austin Callovini signed his letter of intent to play baseball...

Junior Football Player Gavin Day is Altonized Community Federal Credit Union Athlete Of The Month for Southwestern High School

April 9 2021 at 11:09 AM

SOUTHWESTERN - Gavin Day, a Southwestern High School junior football player, has learned the importance...

Senior Football Player Grant Thuer Is Quality Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Jerseyville Male Athlete Of The Month For Panthers

April 9 2021 at 11:00 AM

JERSEYVILLE - Strict training and dedication created great dividends on the gridiron for Jersey...

Volleyball Player Abigail Droege Is Quality Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Jerseyville Female Athlete Of The Month For Panthers

April 8 2021 at 1:05 PM

JERSEYVILLE - Jersey Community High School girls volleyball player Abigail Droege has definitely...

Junior Football Player Connor House Is Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athlete Of Month For Roxana High School

April 7 2021 at 4:04 PM

ROXANA - Connor House has emerged as a solid football player this year for the Roxana Shells....

Anna McKee Provides Senior Leadership To Young Father McGivney Catholic Volleyball Team, Is Griffins' Female Athlete of the Month

April 1 2021 at 4:21 PM

GLEN CARBON - Senior girls volleyball player Anna McKee is providing leadership and guidance to ...

Junior Basketball Player Chloe White Is Quality Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Of Jerseyville Female Athlete Of The Month For Jersey Community High School

April 1 2021 at 4:15 PM

JERSEYVILLE - Chloe White has been playing basketball since fourth-grade and accomplished much...

Football Player David Watkins Is Altonized Community Federal Credit Union Male Athlete of Month For Southwestern High School

April 1 2021 at 4:03 PM

PIASA - A three-sport athlete at Piasa Southwestern High School, sophomore David Watkins enjoyed...

Chris 'Champ' Chipman Is Ronald Harris-Farmers Insurance Male Athlete of the Month For Metro East Lutheran High School

April 1 2021 at 3:57 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Chris "Champ" Chipman is emerging as a key player for Metro-East Lutheran's boys basketball...

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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.