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.
CENTRALIA — Belleville West advanced to the fifth-place game of the 83rd annual Centralia Holiday Tournament with a 71–65 overtime victory over MHEA on Wednesday. The Maroons and MHEA were locked in a tight contest from the opening tip. The teams were tied 14–14 after the first...
CENTRALIA — The Alton Redbirds advanced to the semifinals of the 83rd annual Centralia Holiday Tournament with a 64-53 victory over Chicago Harding Academy on Tuesday evening. The game remained tied after the first quarter, but Harding closed the second quarter with a half-court shot at the...
CENTRALIA — Cahokia overcame a late-game deficit to defeat Chicago Julian 74-61 in overtime at the 83rd annual Centralia Holiday Tournament on Tuesday. Cahokia took an early lead, opening the first quarter ahead 17-11. Julian responded in the second quarter, rallying to a 25-24 advantage at...
CENTRALIA — The Belleville West Maroons struggled in their matchup against Chicago Marist on Tuesday at the 83rd annual Centralia Holiday Tournament, falling 75-36. Marist quickly established dominance, opening the game with a 25-10 lead. The momentum continued in the second quarter as Marist...
GODFREY - Madison County Sheriff’s Deputies are investigating a residential arson and domestic incident that unfolded Sunday afternoon near Godfrey Road and Enos Lane. At approximately 4:50 p.m., deputies were dispatched to a report of a single-vehicle crash in the area of Godfrey Road and Eno...
GODFREY — The Godfrey Fire Department responded to a structure fire Sunday evening on the 900 block of Enos Lane. Godfrey Assistant Fire Chief Tom Wills said firefighters were able to extinguish the fire using minimal water. Multiple deputies from the Madison County Sheriff’s Department...
COLLINSVILLE — In a tightly contested game marked by nine lead changes, Triad edged out Collinsville 52-46 at the Collinsville Holiday Classic on Sunday. Collinsville took an early 13-10 lead after the first quarter, although Triad held its largest advantage of the game at 7 points with just...
COLLINSVILLE — Mount Vernon rallied from a 20-point deficit to edge Belleville East 56-55 Sunday at the Collinsville Holiday Classic. Belleville East dominated early, jumping to a 23-7 lead after the first quarter and extending it to 36-22 by halftime. Mount Vernon began its comeback in the...
COLLINSVILLE — The McCluer North Stars edged the O’Fallon Panthers 43-40 in a tightly contested game Sunday at the Collinsville Holiday Classic. McCluer North took an early lead, opening the game with a 17-9 first-quarter advantage. The Stars extended their lead to 25-16 by halftime an...
MASCOUTAH — Breese Central avenged last year’s Mascoutah Holiday Tournament championship loss to Alton with a 49-37 victory in a rematch Saturday. Breese Central took an early 14-8 lead after the first quarter and maintained control throughout the game. At halftime, Breese Central led...
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