Athlete of the Month: Celebrating Excellence in Local Sports Teams

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Jarius Powers Plays Huge Role In Morton Tourney and Key Part Of Redbirds' Renaissance, Is An Auto Butler Female Athlete Of Month

December 31 2023 at 7:35 AM

ALTON - Jarius Powers, a junior forward on the Alton High School girls basketball team, has played ...

Senior Molly Peel Has Leadership Role With Tigers, Is A Johnston's Law Firm Female Athlete Of Month

December 28 2023 at 12:00 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Seniors Molly Peel and Olivia Kolnsberg are two keys for the Edwardsville girls' basketball...

Miccah Butler Adds Much To Tigers' Lineup, Is A Johnston's Law Firm Male Athlete Of Month

December 21 2023 at 10:56 AM

EDWARDSVILLE - Miccah Butler, a sophomore forward who transferred to Edwardsville from Chaminade College...

Lily Tretter Shines On Basketball Court and Classroom: She Is A Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athlete Of Month

December 15 2023 at 4:50 PM

WOOD RIVER - East Alton-Wood River High School junior Lily Tretter is everything a coach or classroom...

Bowler Melton Is Standout In Athletics, Top Student: Is A Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athlete Of Month

December 14 2023 at 4:10 PM

WOOD RIVER - East Alton-Wood River's Tim Melton is not only a bowling star for the Oilers but has earne...

Senior Alvin Valentine Hard Worker For Warriors, Is A Stillwater Senior Living Male Athlete Of Month

December 14 2023 at 2:20 PM

GRANITE CITY - Granite City senior guard Alvin Valentine has been a leader for the Warriors in both...

Redbirds Kiyoko Proctor Off To Strong Start, Is An Auto Butler Female Athlete Of Month

December 14 2023 at 10:49 AM

ALTON - Kiyoko Proctor, a junior point guard and a key player for the girls basketball team at Alton...

Malik Allen Is Magnificent In His Return To Tigers, Is A Johnston Law Firm Male Athlete Of Month

December 13 2023 at 3:38 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Malik Allen returned to the Edwardsville boys basketball lineup on Dec. 5, scoring...

Allie Weiner Set To Lead Explorers - Is A Tucker's Automotive Repair & Tire Athlete Of The Month For Marquette Catholic

December 12 2023 at 11:04 AM

ALTON - The Marquette Catholic High School girls basketball team is young. Part of that young core...

Brueckner Working Her Way Back From Injury - Is A Tom Lane State Farm Athlete Of The Month For Civic Memorial

December 12 2023 at 10:07 AM

BETHALTO - Civic Memorial junior Meredith Brueckner has been overcoming a familiar injury over the...

Trenton Holloway Makes Mark For Roxana, Is A Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athlete Of Month

December 10 2023 at 6:30 PM

ROXANA - Trenton Hollaway may be just a sophomore, but he’s already making his mark wearing...

Southwestern's Rocky Darr Is Multi-Sport Participant, Is An Altonized Community Federal Credit Union Male Athlete Of Month

December 10 2023 at 6:05 PM

PIASA - Southwestern senior Rocky Darr has been creating big plays on the football field and the...

Junior Alex Macias Stands Out Against Tigers - Is An Auto Butler Male Athlete Of Month For Redbirds

December 6 2023 at 2:26 PM

ALTON - Alex Macias, a junior guard on the Alton High boys basketball team, had a good game in the...

Kinsley Mouser Is Definite Leader For Shells, Is A Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athlete Of Month

December 6 2023 at 7:28 AM

ROXANA - Kinsley Mouser, a 5-foot-7 senior, has stepped up in recent games for the Shells and been...

Francis Vogel Key To Panthers' Success, Is A Sparklight Internet Male Athlete Of Month

December 5 2023 at 11:24 AM

JERSEYVILLE - Senior Francis Vogel is a multi-sport Jersey Community High School athlete and he is...

Tigers' Guard Blakely Hockett Off To Good Start, Is A Johnston Law Firm Female Athlete Of Month

December 4 2023 at 2:59 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Junior guard Blakely Hockett is off to a good start for the Edwardsville High girls...

Mia Plumb Is Standout In Classroom, Hardwoods For Oilers, Is A Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athlete Of The Month

December 4 2023 at 1:48 PM

WOOD RIVER - Mia Plumb is not only strong on the basketball court, but she is the No. 1-ranked student...

Warriors' Mario Brown Senior Leader, Is A Stillwater Senior Living Male Athlete of the Month

December 4 2023 at 11:37 AM

GRANITE CITY - Senior forward Mario Brown is one of nine seniors on the boys' basketball team at Granite...

Adam Ogden Set To Lead CM This Season - Is A Tom Lane State Farm Athlete Of The Month For The Eagles

December 4 2023 at 10:57 AM

BETALTO - Civic Memorial senior Adam Ogden has big shoes to fill for the Eagles' boys basketball...

Stampley Finding Success Playing Back Home - Is An Auto Butler Car Wash Athlete Of The Month For Alton

December 1 2023 at 9:46 AM

ALTON - Sophomore Semaj Stampley has had to make some tough decisions. Go and play his freshman...

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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.