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Sparklight Female Athlete Of The Month: Derrick Showcases Versatility In Softball

August 6 2025 at 11:00 AM

JERSEYVILLE — Maleah Derrick, a rising junior at Jersey Community High School, has made a significan...

Sparklight Female Athlete Of Mo.: Anna Kribs Sparks Jersey Softball Offense With Bat, Aggressive Base Running

August 5 2025 at 4:08 PM

JERSEY - Anna Kribs, a sophomore at Jersey Community High School, emerged as a key player for the...

Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athletes Of Mo.: Shells' Basketball Group Achieves Perfect Academic Honors

August 5 2025 at 2:23 PM

ROXANA - Roxana High School is a school that prides itself on student-athlete excellence in the classroom....

Tom Lane State Farm Insurance Female Athlete Of Mo.: Skylar Johnson Concludes Standout CM Softball Career

August 5 2025 at 10:00 AM

BETHALTO - Skylar Johnson, a first baseman from Civic Memorial High School, recently concluded her...

Midwest Members Male Athlete of the Month: Roxana's Wyatt Doyle Prepares For SIUE After Stellar High School Season

August 1 2025 at 4:29 PM

ROXANA - Wyatt Doyle of Roxana, a Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athlete of the Month for Roxana,...

Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athlete of the Month: Roxana Track Coach Highlights Lucas’s Versatility In Pole Vault and Relays

August 1 2025 at 4:18 PM

ROXANA — Incoming sophomore Paityn Lucas has emerged as a standout freshman athlete in Roxana...

Three-Time All-American: Auto Butler Female Athlete Of The Month Rayna Raglin Shines At USATF Jr. Olympics

August 1 2025 at 2:36 PM

SAVANNAH, Ga. — Alton's Rayna Raglin, a 17-year-old track and field sensation, has demonstrated...

Tom Lane State Farm Insurance Female Athlete Of Mo.: Eagles' Grace Burton Is Perfect Behind The Plate

August 1 2025 at 8:02 AM

BETHALTO — Civic Memorial High School’s girls softball catcher Grace Burton delivered...

BJ's Printables Male Athlete Of Mo.: Thijson Heard Hits Over .400 For MELHS Baseball Squad In 2025

July 31 2025 at 2:13 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Thijson Heard, a senior for the Metro-East Lutheran baseball team, returns to the...

Tom Lane State Farm Insurance Female Athlete Of Mo.: Lauren Hardy Key Eagles Girls Softball Contributor

July 31 2025 at 10:45 AM

BETHALTO — Lauren Hardy, left fielder for the Civic Memorial girls softball team, recently completed...

Stillwater Senior Living Female Athlete Of Mo.: Granite City’s Natalie Kondrich Shines as Reliable Midfielder Off Bench

July 31 2025 at 10:06 AM

GRANITE CITY - Natalie Kondrich was a strong senior midfielder who usually came off the bench fo...

Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athlete Of Month: Bunt Recognized For Cheerleading Dedication

July 30 2025 at 10:57 AM

WOOD RIVER - Adyson Bunt of East Alton-Wood River High School is being recognized for her dedication...

Auto Butler Female Athlete of Month: State Meet Performance Reflects Steady Athletic Growth For Redbirds' Bryant

July 21 2025 at 1:52 PM

ALTON - NeVaeh Bryant secured seventh place in the triple jump at the state meet on May 24, 2025, wit...

Tucker's Automotive Repair & Tire Male Athlete Of Mo.: Marquette Senior Will Fahnestock Earns Class 2A All-State In Baseball

July 17 2025 at 4:32 PM

ALTON - Marquette Catholic High School senior Will Fahnestock has been recognized for both his academic...

Tucker's Automotive Female Athlete of Mo.: Explorers' Ellie Williams Excels In Academics, Athletics and Leadership

July 17 2025 at 4:18 PM

ALTON — Ellie Williams, a standout student-athlete and community volunteer at Marquette Catholic...

Stillwater Senior Living Male Athlete Of Mo. For Granite City: Alex Jones Is Swim Standout For Paddlers

July 17 2025 at 3:45 PM

GRANITE CITY - Alex Jones is a swimmer in the 11-12 boys age group for Paddlers Swim Club in Granite...

Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athlete of Mo.: East Alton-Wood River’s Malachi Carter Excels On and Off Field

July 16 2025 at 3:22 PM

WOOD RIVER - Malachi Carter of East Alton-Wood River High School is being recognized for his achievements...

Spencer Homes Female Athlete of Mo. For Edwardsville: Hessel Shines Ahead Of SWISA Championships

July 16 2025 at 10:37 AM

EDWARDSVILLE - Maecey Hessel, a 14-year-old swimmer for the Montclaire Swim Club, enjoyed an outstanding...

Stillwater Senior Living Granite City Athlete Of Mo.: Alex Suhre Is Key Swimmer For Paddlers Swim Club

July 14 2025 at 5:06 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Alex Suhre, as a swimmer for the Paddlers Swim Club in Granite City, has enjoyed...

Stillwater Senior Living Granite City Male Athlete Of Mo.: Paddlers' Beau Roberts Shines In Relays

July 14 2025 at 4:58 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Beau Roberts, a 15-year-old swimmer for the Paddlers Swim Club in Granite City, enjoye...

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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.