Athlete of the Month: Celebrating Excellence in Local Sports Teams

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Sparklight Male Athlete Of The Month: Joey Kiel Advances To State Bowling Tournament With 1,355 Score

January 28 2025 at 10:38 AM

ALTON — Jersey's Joey Kiel secured a spot in the state tournament after a strong performance...

Tucker's Automotive Repair & Tire Male Athletes Of Month: Explorers Boys Bowling Makes History With State Qualification

January 28 2025 at 10:34 AM

ALTON - Marquette Catholic's boys' bowling made school history on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, as it qualified...

Auto Butler Male Athletes Of The Month: Alton's Remarkable Bowling Journey Continues to State Finals

January 28 2025 at 10:32 AM

ALTON - The Alton boys bowling team captured the IHSA Boys Bowling Sectional title on Saturday, Januar...

Spencer Homes Male Athlete Of Month: Butler's 35-Point Game Sets Season High For Edwardsville

January 25 2025 at 10:26 AM

EDWARDSVILLE – Junior forward Miccah Butler had an extraordinary game on Jan. 24 for Edwardsville,...

Auto Butler Female Athlete Of Month: Alton High’s Kiyoko Proctor Makes Strong Comeback, Set To Lead Redbirds To Postseason Success

January 22 2025 at 4:17 PM

ALTON — Alton High School guard Kiyoko Proctor is making a very notable return to form after...

Auto Butler Male Athlete Of The Month: Alton's Hassani Elliott: A Beacon of Team Spirit

January 20 2025 at 5:32 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - From a 4-23 season in his freshman year in 2021-22, to the current 15-4 record wit...

Altonized Community Federal Credit Union Male Athlete Of Month: Ian Brantley Is A Powerful Force Behind Piasa Birds Basketball

January 20 2025 at 3:49 PM

PIASA — Ian Brantley, a senior athlete for the Piasa Birds, has made a significant impact on...

Altonized Community Federal Credit Union Female Athlete Of The Month: Piasa Birds Look To Zurheide For Leadership And High Performance

January 20 2025 at 3:37 PM

PIASA - Vivian Zurheide, a dynamic 6-foot junior at Southwestern High School, is making her mark this...

Midwest Members Credit Union Honors Shells' Dugan For Basketball Excellence

January 20 2025 at 3:10 PM

ROXANA — Roxana sophomore Cohen Dugan has emerged as a key player for the Roxana High School...

Sparklight Male Athlete Of Month: Brunaugh Cracks Jersey's All-Time Boys Scoring Mark

January 20 2025 at 2:33 PM

JERSEYVILLE — Jaxon Brunaugh made history Friday night, Jan. 17, 2025, as he became Jersey...

Spencer Homes Female Athlete Of Month: Gabby Cook Is Important Asset For Edwardsville Girls Basketball Team

January 17 2025 at 5:20 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Gabby Cook has taken on a key role as point guard for the Edwardsville girls basketbal...

"The Heart and Soul Of The Team:" Auto Butler Male Athlete Of Month Alex Macias Is Key In Alton's Transformation

January 16 2025 at 1:25 PM

ALTON — Alton High School basketball player Alex Macias is experiencing a transformative season...

Tom Lane State Farm Insurance Female Athlete Of Month: Cross Country Coach Praises Calista Webb's Remarkable Progress

January 16 2025 at 9:53 AM

BETHALTO - Civic Memorial High School cross country coach Jake Peal highlighted the significant improvement...

Tucker's Automotive Repair & Tire Female Athletes Of Month: Schwegel's Solo Earns Top Honors, Marquette Dance Team Advances To IDTA State Meet

January 16 2025 at 9:30 AM

NASHVILLE — The Marquette Catholic High School Dance Team achieved notable success at the Illinois...

BJ's Printables Female Athlete Of Month: Metro East Lutheran Golfer Earns All-State Honors In Class 1A

January 13 2025 at 3:30 PM

EDWARDSVILLE — Ally Suhre, a standout golfer from Metro East Lutheran, showcased her talent a...

Stillwater Senior Living Female Athlete Of Month: Richey’s Journey: From Freshman to Senior Leader on the Court

January 12 2025 at 10:15 AM

GRANITE CITY - The Granite Cith High girls' volleyball team finished the season with six win...

Tom Lane State Farm Insurance Male Athlete Of Month: Cranford's Cross Country Season, River Road Run, Include Strong Times

January 8 2025 at 4:17 PM

BETHALTO - Jacob Cranford, a Civic Memorial High School junior runner, is a Tom Lane State Farm...

Stillwater Senior Living Male Athlete Of Month: Taurean Valentine Has Been Big Player For Warriors Boys Basketball Team

January 7 2025 at 3:32 PM

COLLINSVILLE - Taurean Valentine, a senior guard and forward for the Granite City High boys basketbal...

Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athlete Of Month: Kaylynn Buttry Scores 32 Points in Historic Basketball Game

January 7 2025 at 11:25 AM

WOOD RIVER - Kaylynn Buttry, a junior at East Alton-Wood River High School, has garnered recognition...

Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athlete Of Month: Rising Star Tamarion Marshall Shines in Basketball and Academics

January 7 2025 at 11:20 AM

WOOD RIVER - East Alton-Wood River junior Tamarion Marshall has been recognized for his outstanding...

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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.