Athlete of the Month: Celebrating Excellence in Local Sports Teams

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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...

Tucker's Automotive Repair & Tire Male Athletes Of Month: Marquette Catholic Boys Excel at Madison County Invitational

August 22 2025 at 1:25 PM

WOOD RIVER — Marquette Catholic’s boys golf team delivered a strong performance Thursday,...

Auto Butler Male Athlete Of Month: Alton's Landon Mayer Wins Madison County Golf Large School Title

August 22 2025 at 1:09 PM

ALTON — Landon Mayer captured the Large School Division title at the Madison County Boys Golf...

BJ's Printables Female Athlete Of The Month: Avery Simaytis Is Senior Leader For MELHS Girls Volleyball Team

August 17 2025 at 6:07 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Avery Simaytis is the only senior on this season's girls volleyball team at Metro-East...

BJ's Printables Male Athlete Of Month: Abe Oberhauser Is Ready For Big Season For Knights Football Team

August 17 2025 at 2:23 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Abe Oberhauser Is a key player for the football team a Metro-East Lutheran High School,...

Stillwater Senior Living Male Athlete Of Month: Senior Lineman James Johnson Eyes Comeback for Granite City

August 17 2025 at 1:41 PM

James Johnson Plans To Return To Granite City Lineup To Help Warriors Turn Program Around GRANITE...

BJ's Printables Male Athlete Of The Month: Multi-Sport Athlete Luebbert Stands Out In Baseball, Soccer, and Football

August 14 2025 at 3:52 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Drake Luebbert, a multi-sport athlete at Metro East Lutheran High School, is preparing...

Altonized Community Federal Credit Union Female Athlete Of Month: Ella Kadell's Softball Talent Earns Her College Scholarship

August 14 2025 at 3:33 PM

PIASA - Ella Kadell, a standout softball player at Southwestern High School, signed a letter...

Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athletes Of Month: Junior High Boys Cross Country Team Joins Effort To Restore Roxana Park

August 14 2025 at 10:24 AM

ROXANA — This is one of those stories that isn't done because of performances on cross-country...

Stillwater Senior Living Male Athlete Of Month: Ryan Brokaw Is Key Running Back For Warriors

August 14 2025 at 9:21 AM

GRANITE CITY - Ryan Brokaw is a senior running back and defensive back for the football team of...

Bryon, Carlson, Petri & Kalb Male Athlete Of The Month: Kannon Kamp Stars At Plate and On Mound For Griffins

August 14 2025 at 9:18 AM

GLEN CARBON - Kannon Kamp was a standout player for McGivney High School’s baseball team during...

Spencer Homes Male Athlete Of Month: Devyon Hill-Lomax Balances Receiving and Special Teams Contributions

August 13 2025 at 10:07 AM

EDWARDSVILLE - Senior wide receiver Devyon Hill-Lomax is expected to be the top target for quarterback...

Altonized Community Federal Credit Union Male Athlete Of Month: Southwestern Sophomore Cason Robinson Excels in Track and Field

August 13 2025 at 9:15 AM

PIASA - Cason Robinson, a sophomore at Southwestern High School, emerged as a standout athlete on th...

Auto Butler Male Athlete Of Month: Alton High’s Jack Puent Excels As Center Fielder and Pitcher

August 13 2025 at 8:00 AM

ALTON - Scott Harper, coach of the Alton High boys baseball team, highlighted the contributions o...

Byron, Carlson, Petri & Kalb Female Athlete Of Month: Natalie Beck Shines as Multi-Sport Star At Father McGivney High

August 13 2025 at 7:45 AM

GLEN CARBON — Natalie Beck has distinguished herself as a versatile athlete at Father McGivney...

BJ's Printables Female Athlete Of Month: Grace Brown Excels in Soccer, Cheer and Dance At MELHS

August 13 2025 at 7:30 AM

EDWARDSVILLE — Grace Brown, a recent senior graduate at Metro East Lutheran High School, recently...

Spencer Homes Male Athlete Of Month: Tigers' Quarterback Yale Weaver Looks Ahead For Successful Season

August 12 2025 at 1:41 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Yale Weaver, a senior quarterback for the Edwardsville High School football team,...

Tucker's Automotive Tire & Repair Athletes Of Mo.: Marquette Catholic Trap Team Wins Area League Championship

August 6 2025 at 4:38 PM

ALTON - The Marquette Catholic trap shooting team secured first place in an area league this past spring...

Tucker's Automotive Tire and Repair Female Athlete of Mo.: Marquette Catholic’s Brianne Bagwill Shines in Trap Shooting

August 6 2025 at 4:05 PM

ALTON - Marquette Catholic’s Brianne Bagwill has emerged as a standout trap shooter since joining...

Auto Butler Female Athlete Of Month: Alton’s Justice Haynes Quick Out of the Blocks in 2025

August 6 2025 at 11:17 AM

ALTON - Alton High’s Justice Haynes posted personal bests in the 100- and 200-meter sprints...

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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.