Athlete of the Month: Celebrating Excellence in Local Sports Teams

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Southwestern’s Thor Springman Named Male Athlete of Month

June 10 2025 at 2:32 PM

PIASA - Thor Springman, a sophomore at Southwestern High School, emerged as a key contributor during...

Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athlete Of Mo.: Oilers' Lily Tretter Posts Impressive .425 Batting Average In 2025

June 5 2025 at 3:54 PM

WOOD RIVER - Lily Tretter, a senior softball player for the East Alton-Wood River Oilers girls softball...

Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athlete of Mo.: Jamal Burgess Jr. Breaks 49-year-old 400-Meter Record

June 5 2025 at 3:39 PM

WOOD RIVER - Jamal Burgess Jr. of East Alton-Wood River High School broke a 49-year-old school record...

Sparklight Male Athlete of Month: Quincy DeSherlia Excels in Multiple Events For Panthers

June 4 2025 at 7:04 AM

JERSEYVILLE - Quincy DeSherlia, a freshman at Jersey Community High School, continued to improve...

Altonized Community Federal Credit Union Female Athlete of Mo.: Birds’ Softball Player Valdes Set For Promising College Career

June 3 2025 at 3:13 PM

PIASA - Outfielder Sydney Valdes was a standout for the Southwestern Piasa Birds softball squad i...

Tom Lane State Farm Insurance Male Athlete Of The Month: CM's Quentin Roose Balances Sports, Academics, and Community Service

June 3 2025 at 8:54 AM

BETHALTO - Quentin Roose recently completed his senior year at Civic Memorial High School after...

Spencer Homes Male Athlete Of Month For Tigers: Clayton Lakatos Ends Remarkable Track Career With Strong State Times

June 2 2025 at 9:39 AM

CHARLESTON - Clayton Lakatos concluded his track and field career with notable performances on Saturday,...

Auto Butler Male Athlete Of Month For Redbirds: Hank McClaine Secures Top 12 Finish at IHSA State Meet

June 1 2025 at 7:00 PM

CHARLESTON — Alton High School junior Hank McClaine secured a top-12 finish at the IHSA Boys...

Max Weber Places In Top Five In Two State Track Finals, He Is A Tom Lane State Farm Insurance Male Athlete Of Month For CM

June 1 2025 at 2:34 PM

CHARLESTON — Civic Memorial senior Max Weber secured his place in the Class 2A IHSA State Trac...

Spencer Homes Male Athletes Of Month: Edwardsville’s 4x800 Relay Breaks 8-Minute Mark for Finals Spot

May 30 2025 at 3:02 PM

CHARLESTON — Edwardsville’s 4x800-meter relay team secured a spot in the state finals...

Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athlete Of Month: Shells' Zane Losch Throws Discus 47.87 Meters In State Prelims

May 30 2025 at 2:48 PM

ROXANA — Roxana High School sophomore Zane Losch made a significant impact in the discus event...

Tom Lane State Farm Insurance Male Athlete Of Month: CM's Zamperi Qualifies for 800-Meter State Final

May 30 2025 at 2:10 PM

CHARLESTON — Civic Memorial junior Tullio Zamperi secured a spot in the finals of the Class 2...

BJ's Printables Male Athlete Of Month: MELHS Runner Shank Breaks 4:40 Barrier in 1600-Meter Run at IHSA State Meet

May 29 2025 at 4:50 PM

CHARLESTON - Metro East Lutheran High School junior John Shank achieved a personal record of 4 minutes,...

Byron, Carlson, Petri & Kalb Male Athletes Of Month: Griffins 4 x 800 Relay Shines At State Prelims

May 29 2025 at 2:15 PM

CHARLESTON — Father McGivney’s 4x800 relay team of Will Rakers, Liam Boeving, Gus Range...

Sparklight Athlete Of Month For Panthers: Hurler Paxton Weirich Fans School Record 18 In Regional Semis Win

May 29 2025 at 10:45 AM

JERSEYVILLE - Jersey High School’s softball team secured a spot in the Illinois High School...

Sparklight Male Athletes Of Month: Goetten, Jersey Tennis Boys Head To State

May 28 2025 at 3:21 PM

JACKSONVILLE - Jersey's Dax Goetten qualified for the state boys tennis tournament in singles, while...

Stillwater Senior Living Warriors Male Athlete Of Month: Montana St.-Bound Kolb Excels In Classroom, Competitive Sports

May 28 2025 at 3:03 PM

GRANITE CITY - Granite City High School senior Elijah Kolb was honored May 13, 2025, by the GCSD9 Boar...

Tom Lane State Farm Insurance Male Athlete Of Month: CM's Ryne Breyer Advances To State Tennis Tournament

May 28 2025 at 2:34 PM

BETHALTO - Civic Memorial High School is sending a boys' tennis player to the Illinois state tournament...

Hard Work Pays: Milla LeGette Advances To IHSA Class 2A State Discus Finals

May 23 2025 at 2:18 PM

CHARLESTON — Milla LeGette, a discus thrower from East Alton-Wood River High School, secured...

Griffins' Lilly Gilbertson Advances To 1A Girls State Track Finals, Records Top Time in 400 Meters

May 22 2025 at 3:35 PM

CHARLESTON — Father McGivney Catholic senior sprinter Lilly Gilbertson advanced to the girls'...

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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.