Athlete of the Month: Celebrating Excellence in Local Sports Teams

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Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athlete of The Month: Oilers' Ethan Barrett Is Recognized For Commitment To Bowling

February 10 2026 at 4:27 PM

WOOD RIVER - Ethan Barrett, a senior at East Alton-Wood River, is being recognized for bowling after...

Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athlete Of The Month: Oilers Senior Aubrey Cathey Excels in High School Cheerleading

February 10 2026 at 4:15 PM

WOOD RIVER - Aubrey Cathey, a senior at East Alton-Wood River High School, is being recognized for...

Sparklight Male Athlete Of The Month: Panthers' Senior Jude Jones Commits To Greenville University To Play Baseball

February 10 2026 at 3:54 PM

JERSEYVILLE — Jude Jones, a senior multi-sport athlete at Jersey Community Unit School...

Stillwater Senior Living Female Athletes Of The Month: Three Granite City Girls Wrestlers Advance to Sectional Competition

February 10 2026 at 3:31 PM

GRANITE CITY - Granite City Wrestling’s Lady Warriors hosted a girls regional tournament...

Sparklight Female Athlete Of The Month: Jersey Community Freshman Stands Out At IHSA Girls Wrestling Regional

February 10 2026 at 3:17 PM

JACKSONVILLE — It is a rare feat for a freshman to advance high in the ranks o...

Spencer Homes Female Athlete Of Month: Journey Anderson Enjoys A Successful Freshman Season For Edwardsville

February 10 2026 at 1:58 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Journey Anderson has been enjoying a successful freshman season for the Edwardsville...

Auto Butler Female Athlete Of The Month: Alton Four-Year Starter Kaylea Lacey Is Key Player For Redbirds Again

February 10 2026 at 1:47 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Kaylea Lacey is a senior forward and a four-year starter for the Alton High girls...

Johnson, Carlson, Petri & Kalb Male Athlete of the Month: Guard Carson Barone Has Made Key Contributions To Father McGivney Catholic's Squad

February 10 2026 at 12:34 PM

GLEN CARBON - Carson Barone is a junior guard who's made many contributions to the most successful...

Tom Lane State Farm Insurance Female Athletes Of The Month: Seven Eagles Advance to Sectional After Close Regional Finish

February 9 2026 at 11:11 AM

JACKSONVILLE - Civic Memorial High School’s girls wrestling team came up one point short...

Altonized Community Federal Credit Union Female Athlete Of The Month: Piasa Birds’ Middle Hitter Adelyn Williamson Steps Up

February 6 2026 at 2:47 PM

PIASA - Adelyn Williamson’s role at the net helped Southwestern put together a 16-win season...

Auto Butler Female Athlete Of Month: Madeleine Ducey Is Key Junior Player On Alton's Girls Basketball Team

February 6 2026 at 1:52 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Madeleine Ducey is a junior guard and a key player for the girls' basketball team...

BJ's Printables Male Athletes Of The Month: Metro-East Lutheran Boys Bowling Ends Season Strong

February 6 2026 at 11:45 AM

EDWARDSVILLE - The Metro-East Lutheran High School boys bowling team closed its season...

BJs Printables Male Athletes Of The Month: MELHS Basketball Boys Have Big Week

February 5 2026 at 4:26 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Metro-East Lutheran’s boys basketball team has had a big week. The Knights picked...

Stillwater Senior Living Athletes Of The Month: Granite City Cheer Squad Set for Fifth State Tournament

February 5 2026 at 2:14 PM

GRANITE CITY - Granite City High School’s cheerleading team was honored before...

Stillwater Senior Living Female Athletes Of Month: Granite City Girls Basketball Shows Major Improvement This Season

January 29 2026 at 4:56 PM

GRANITE CITY — The Granite City girls basketball team has made a notable turnaround in the 2025-2026...

Sparklight Male Athlete Of The Month: Jersey's Nick Hartley Captures 100th Wrestling Win

January 29 2026 at 10:05 AM

JERSEY - Jersey wrestler Nick Hartley accomplished something few wrestlers ever reach this week...

Daugherty Breaks Program Scoring Record – Is a Midwest Members Credit Union Athlete of the Month for Roxana

January 28 2026 at 1:35 PM

ROXANA – The Roxana High School girls basketball team routed Madison in the consolation bracket...

Auto Butler Male Athlete Of The Month For Alton: Keller Jacobs Reaches 100th Career Goal Against Triad

January 27 2026 at 4:41 PM

ALTON - Marquette Catholic High School senior Keller Jacobs reached a milestone by scoring his...

Tucker's Automotive Repair & Tire Male Athlete Of Month: Jockisch Records His 1,000th Career Save

January 27 2026 at 4:39 PM

ALTON - Caiden Jockisch, a junior at Marquette Catholic High School, recently achieved a significant...

Tucker's Automotive Repair & Tire Female Athletes Of The Month: Marquette Catholic Dance Team Secures State Competition Spot

January 27 2026 at 4:03 PM

ALTON - The Marquette Catholic High School dance team has qualified for the state competition scheduled...

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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.