Athlete of the Month: Celebrating Excellence in Local Sports Teams

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Auto Butler Female Athlete Of The Month: Alton Honors State Hurdles Champion Ja'Kori Steen With Street Sign

November 19 2025 at 11:35 AM

ALTON - Alton recently honored Ja'Kori Steen, the seventh-grade state champion in the girls' 100-meter...

Stillwater Senior Living Male Athlete Of Month: Warriors' Harris Secures Top Spot In Many Area Cross Country Meets

November 17 2025 at 3:46 PM

GRANITE CITY - Junior Landon Harris qualified for the IHSA Class 3A Cross Country Sectional after finishin...

Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athletes Of Month: Coach Rob Milazzo Praises Roxana Golfers’ Dedication and Perseverance

November 17 2025 at 3:08 PM

ROXANA - Will Stevens of Roxana had several strong accomplishments for the boys' golf team i...

Stillwater Senior Living Female Athlete Of The Month: Morgan Hayes Excels in Golf and Academics at Granite City

November 17 2025 at 2:37 PM

GRANITE CITY — Morgan Hayes, a standout student and athlete at Granite City High School, has...

Spencer Homes Female Athlete Of The Month: Edwardsville's Rachel Johnson Signs To Play Golf At Butler University

November 13 2025 at 2:01 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Senior golfer Rachel Johnson, who was one of the top girls golfers in the St....

Auto Butler Female Athlete Of The Month: Alton's Ella Valyo Excels at IHSA Swim Sectional Meet

November 11 2025 at 10:27 AM

ALTON - Ella Valyo, who swims for the girls team at Alton High School, had good performances...

Altonized Community Federal Credit Union Male Athlete Of Month: Springman Posts Top Performance At State Cross Country Meet

November 10 2025 at 10:42 AM

PEORIA — Southwestern junior Thor Springman set a new school record at the IHSA Class 1A State...

Byron, Carlson, Petri & Kalb Female Athletes Of The Month: Father McGivney Girls Place Ninth In IHSA Sectional Swim Meet

November 9 2025 at 11:05 AM

GLEN CARBON - Father McGivney Catholic had an outstanding showing in the Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, IHS...

Tom Lane State Farm Insurance Male Athletes Of The Month: CM Boys Cross Country Achieves Historic Ninth Place

November 8 2025 at 7:32 PM

PEORIA — Civic Memorial High School’s boys cross country team achieved a historic...

Byron, Carlson, Petri & Kalb Male Athlete Of Month: Ben Sink Signs To Play Baseball At UIS, Will Be Key For Griffins In Spring

November 6 2025 at 3:44 PM

GLEN CARBON - Ben Sink, who is a senior pitcher and outfielder for the Father McGivney Catholic...

Sparklight Female Athlete Of Month For Jersey: Amelia Jumper Breaks 20 Minutes For 3 Miles In Regional Cross Country

November 6 2025 at 3:20 PM

JERSEYVILLE - Amelia Jumper, a freshman cross country runner for Jersey Community Unit School District...

BJ's Printables Female Athlete Of Month: MELHS Sophomore Lucy Doyle Sets Personal Record At Sectional Meet

November 6 2025 at 2:30 PM

EDWARDSVILLE — Metro East Lutheran High School sophomore Lucy Doyle set a personal three-mile...

Stillwater Senior Living Female Athlete Of Month: Kailyn Lowe Was Another Important Part Of Granite City Girls Volleyball Team In 2025

November 6 2025 at 2:18 PM

GRANITE CITY - Kailyn Lowe, a senior outside hitter for the Granite City High girls volleyball...

Altonized Community Federal Credit Union Female Athlete Of The Month: Addy Walden Leads Piasa Birds With Exceptional Setter Skills

November 6 2025 at 1:25 PM

PIASA — Addy Walden, a senior setter for the Southwestern Piasa Birds girls volleyball team,...

Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athlete of the Month: East Alton-Wood River Cheerleader Shines With Her Leadership

November 5 2025 at 1:02 PM

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

Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athlete Of Month: East Alton-Wood River’s Shewmake Balances Soccer and Academics

November 4 2025 at 3:24 PM

WOOD RIVER - Mason Shewmake, a senior at East Alton-Wood River High School, has been recognized for...

Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athlete Of Month: Roxana Senior Sean Maberry Shines in Three Sports

November 2 2025 at 1:00 PM

ROXANA — Sean Maberry, a senior defensive lineman, running back, and wide receiver for th...

Stillwater Senior Living Female Athlete Of The Month: Senior Alexis Ruiz Celebrated For Girls Volleyball Efforts

October 31 2025 at 3:25 PM

GRANITE CITY - Alexis Ruiz was a senior outside hitter for the girls' volleyball team at Granite...

Spencer Homes Female Athlete Of Month: Tigers' Livia Goebel Shines For Edwardsville Volleyball

October 30 2025 at 4:23 PM

GRANITE CITY - Livia Goebel is a junior middle hitter for the Edwardsville High girls volleyball...

Auto Butler Male Athlete Of The Month: Jack Beaber Leads Marquette Catholic Football Success

October 30 2025 at 3:36 PM

ALTON — Jack Beaber, a standout guard and linebacker for Marquette Catholic, has been instrumental...

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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.