Athlete of the Month: Celebrating Excellence in Local Sports Teams

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Altonized Community Federal Credit Union Female Athlete Of The Month: Piasa Birds' Sophomore Maddie Pruitt Strengthens Her Presence At Net

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PIASA - Southwestern sophomore Maddie Pruitt has grown into a stronger presence at the net in the 202...

Midwest Members Male Athlete Of The Month For Roxana: Sophomore Myles Bertoletti Qualifies For IHSA State Golf

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WATERLOO - Roxana sophomore golfer Myles Bertoletti shot a 79 at the Waterloo Sectional to qualify...

The Eardley Agency Male Athlete Of The Month: Redbirds' Landon Mayer Returns To State After Dramatic Lockport Finish

October 6 2026 at 2:43 PM

ALTON - Alton’s Landon Mayer secured the final state qualifying spot on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026,...

Sparklight Male Athlete Of The Month: Adam Robinson Has Another Big Day, Advances To State Golf Tournament

October 6 2026 at 2:14 PM

QUINCY - Jersey Community High School freshman Adam Robinson is headed to the IHSA Stat...

Tom Lane State Farm Insurance Male Athletes Of The Month: Civic Memorial Football Seniors Are Recognized

October 6 2026 at 10:26 AM

BETHALTO — Civic Memorial High School honored its senior football players while celebrating...

Edison's Entertainment Complex Female Athlete Of Month: Jess Sever Has Made Important Contributions To Edwardsville Girls Flag Football Team

October 5 2026 at 2:20 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Jess Sever is a sophomore wide receiver for the Edwardsville girls flag football tea...

Tucker's Automotive Repair & Tire Female Athlete Of The Month: Explorers Take Second Consecutive Riverton Volleyball Tournament Title

October 5 2026 at 2:07 PM

ALTON - Marquette Catholic's varsity volleyball team claimed its second consecutive Riverton Tournamen...

The Eardley Agency LLC Alton High Female Athletes Of The Month: Redbird Senior Girls Continue Strong Success

October 5 2026 at 10:47 AM

ALTON - Six Redbirds seniors marked Senior Night with straight-set victories at home this past week,...

Stillwater Senior Living Male Athletes Of Month: The Granite City Football Seniors Set Stage For Future

October 2 2026 at 4:23 PM

GRANITE CITY - The Granite City High School Warriors opened Senior Night against Alton on Sept....

Sparklight Female Athletes Of The Month: Jersey Cross Country Girls Capture Alton Invite Team Title

September 28 2026 at 1:51 PM

GODFREY — Brenley Kelly and Amelia Jumper finished first and second to lead Jersey Community...

Sparklight Male Athletes Of The Month: Jersey Cross Country Turns Depth Into Alton Invitational Gold

September 28 2026 at 1:43 PM

GODFREY - Jersey Community High School swept the boys' team title at the Alton Invitational on Saturday,...

The Eardley Agency, LLC, Male Athlete Of The Month: Josh Lumpkins Helps Lead Alton To First Football Win In Nearly Two Years

September 28 2026 at 1:29 PM

GRANITE CITY - Josh Lumpkins is the junior quarterback for the Alton football team, and he helped...

Edison's Entertainment Complex Male Athlete Of The Month: Brandon Morris Emerges As Key Scoring Threat for Edwardsville Soccer

September 25 2026 at 3:21 PM

GRANITE CITY — Edwardsville senior striker Brandon Morris scored an impressive hat trick Sept....

Edison's Entertainment Complex Female Athlete Of The Month: Kennedy Gieseking Makes Biggest Catch Of Season To Keep Tigers Undefeated

September 25 2026 at 3:05 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Kennedy Gieseking is a senior running back and receiver for the girls flag football...

Tom Lane State Farm Insurance Female Athlete Of The Month: Addie Jeffery Brings Composure And Firepower To Eagles Volleyball

September 25 2026 at 12:19 PM

BETHALTO — Addie Jeffery helped lead Civic Memorial’s girls volleyball team to a two-set...

Sparklight Female Athlete Of The Month: Panthers' Neely Goetten Earns 100th Tennis Victory

September 23 2026 at 4:35 PM

JERSEYVILLE - Jersey Community High School senior Neely Goetten earned her 100th career tennis victory...

The Eardley Agency Female Athlete Of The Month For Redbirds: Alton Senior Sets Standard For New Flag Football Team

September 22 2026 at 10:36 AM

ALTON — Senior Charity Price said Alton High’s first-year girls flag football team is focuse...

BJ's Printables Female Athlete Of The Month: Jenkins Eyes Strong Finish For Metro-East Lutheran Volleyball

September 21 2026 at 3:41 PM

EDWARDSVILLE — Annika Jenkins, a senior on the Metro-East Lutheran High School girls volleyball...

Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athlete Of The Month: Roxana Runner Noah Crump Sets Pace For State Push

September 16 2026 at 3:27 PM

ROXANA - Roxana High School senior Noah Crump has opened the fall 2026 cross country season with...

Edison's Entertainment Complex Male Athlete Of The Month: Reed Rusick Shows Optimism For Edwardsville Football Team

September 15 2026 at 4:04 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Reed Rusick is a 6-foot-3, 200-pound tight end for the Edwardsville High football...

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.