Athlete of the Month: Celebrating Excellence in Local Sports Teams

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Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athlete of the Month: Gianna Stassi Posts Competitive Times Early In Season

September 24 2025 at 2:59 PM

ROXANA - Gianna Stassi, a talented junior cross country runner for Roxana High School, has confidence...

Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athlete Of Month: East Alton-Wood River Senior Excels in Cross Country and Academics

September 24 2025 at 2:42 PM

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

Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athlete Of Month: East Alton-Wood River Senior Excels in Volleyball and Academics

September 24 2025 at 2:41 PM

WOOD RIVER - Somona Acheson, a senior at East Alton-Wood River High, has been recognized for her achievements...

Altonized Community Federal Credit Union Male Athletes Of Month: Southwestern Eighth-Grade Football Team Dominates

September 24 2025 at 2:08 PM

PIASA - The Southwestern eighth-grade football team, led by head coach Adam Peipert and assisted...

Spencer Homes Female Athlete Of The Month: Antonini Is Important Player For Edwardsville's Girls Flag Football Team

September 23 2025 at 3:34 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Sophie Antonini, a junior running back on Edwardsville High's girls flag football...

Auto Butler Female Athletes Of The Month: Alton High Girls Cross Country Finishes Fifth at Belleville Meet

September 17 2025 at 2:43 PM

ALTON - Alton High School’s girls cross country team placed fifth at the Belleville West Invitational...

Auto Butler Male Athletes of the Month: Alton Boys Cross Country Team Shines At Belleville West Invite

September 17 2025 at 2:40 PM

BELLEVILLE - The Alton High boys cross country team had a bundle of outstanding performances in the...

Mason Crump Earns Midwest Athlete of the Month Honors

September 14 2025 at 11:09 AM

ROXANA — Mason Crump, a senior running back for the Roxana Shells, has been named the Midwest...

Tucker's Automotive Repair & Tire Female Athletes Of Month: Marquette Catholic Girls Tennis Finishes Tournament With 3 Wins

September 9 2025 at 3:08 PM

ALTON — The Marquette Catholic girls' tennis team concluded its recent tournament with a 3-1...

Mekhi Shorter Leads Roxana Football With Impressive Performance

September 7 2025 at 2:06 PM

ROXANA — Mekhi Shorter, a sophomore running back who transferred from East Alton Wood River,...

Sparklight Male Athletes Of The Month: Panthers Capture East Alton-Wood River Invite Title in Shootout

September 2 2025 at 3:41 PM

WOOD RIVER — Jersey High School’s boys soccer team is off to a strong start in the...

Altonized Community Federal Credit Union Male Athletes Of Month: Piasa Birds Boys Soccer Squad Second at Wood River Invite

September 2 2025 at 3:09 PM

WOOD RIVER — Southwestern’s boys soccer team finished second at the Wood River Invite o...

Byron, Carlson, Petri and Kalb Female Athletes Of Month: Father McGivney Catholic Girls Win Roxana Volleyball Invite

September 2 2025 at 2:42 PM

ROXANA - Father McGivney Catholic's girls volleyball team captured first-place in the Roxana Invite...

Sparklight Female Athletes Of Month: Jersey Girls Volleyball Takes Second at Roxana Invitational

September 2 2025 at 1:50 PM

JERSEY — Jersey’s girls volleyball team finished second overall with a 4-1 record at th...

Spencer Homes Female Athlete Of Month: Ciara Cunningham Leads Edwardsville Volleyball As Senior

August 31 2025 at 10:59 AM

EDWARDSVILLE - Ciara Cunningham, who has played all four years on the Edwardsville girls volleyball...

Byron, Carlson, Petri & Kalb Male Athlete Of Month: Drew Kleinheider Leads McGivney Baseball With Stellar Season

August 29 2025 at 10:23 AM

GLEN CARBON - Drew Kleinheider was part of the "heart and soul" of the Father McGivney Catholic boy...

Spencer Homes Female Athlete Of Month: Sophie Shapiro Stars In Edwardsville Girls Flag Football Debut

August 27 2025 at 10:55 AM

EDWARDSVILLE - Junior Sophie Shapiro, along with the rest of her teammates, helped to showcase...

Spencer Homes Male Athlete of the Month: Jack Kirgan Returns To Tigers Soccer Team With Confidence

August 26 2025 at 4:22 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Jack Kirgan was one of the leading scorers for the Edwardsville High boys soccer tea...

Spencer Homes Female Athlete Of Month: Savannah Ford Targets New Serving Record In Upcoming Season

August 26 2025 at 3:45 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Savannah Ford, along with Ciara Cunningham, are the only two seniors who'll play...

Byron, Carlson, Petri & Kalb Female Athlete Of Month: Kennedi Taylor Celebrates 100th Win At Alton Doubles Tournament

August 26 2025 at 9:15 AM

ALTON - Kennedi Taylor has had an illustrious girls' tennis career at Father McGivney Catholic High...

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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.