Chris Rhodes is a photographer and reporter for RiverBender and EdGlenToday.com. He is a graduate of Lewis and Clark Community College in Godfrey, IL with a degree in Criminal Justice. He also runs the Madison County Scanner Page.
Chris loves camping,fishing, and photography. Chris is an Eagle Scout and lives in East Alton.
ALTON - Riley Vickrey, a senior cross country runner, is the October Female Athlete of the Month for Marquette Catholic High School. Vickrey is coached by Tim Turnbeaugh. She has finished 2nd in the MELHS Debut Meet at SIUE, 1st in the Carlinville Early Meet, 8th in the St. Louis University High...
ALTON – Zach Smith is the October Male Athlete of the Month for Marquette Catholic High School. Zach is a football player and a junior captain who is an incredibly versatile player. Zach's coach is Darrel Angleton. Zach starts at safety and slot back and also plays outside linebacker on defense...
WOOD RIVER - Andrew Raymond, a senior soccer player, is the October Male Athlete of the Month for East Alton Wood River High School. Raymond's coach is Mike Lawson. Raymond has played soccer since second grade and what he likes most about it is the bonds that soccer creates. "I have been best friend...
EDWARDSVILLE – Cooper Nolan, a senior soccer player, is the October Male Athlete of the Month for Edwardsville High School. Nolan's coach is Mark Heiderscheid. Nolan has been playing soccer since he was 7 years old. He said he loves the sport because of the competitive environment and being...
SEE GAME/HALFTIME PHOTO GALLERY: SEE HALFTIME SHOW VIDEO: ALTON - Alton Redbirds lost a heartbreaker to Belleville East 24-21 on homecoming night in Alton. In the first quarter, Belleville East's quarterback Lucas Maue connected with Yohance Flager for a 49-yard touchdow...
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