Athlete of the Month: Celebrating Excellence in Local Sports Teams

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Kaitlyn Hatley Builds Legacy At Father McGivney, She Is A Byron, Carlson, Petri and Kalb Female Athlete Of Month

October 17 2023 at 3:23 PM

GLEN CARBON – Kaitlyn Hatley is one of a group of runners who have become a treasure for Father...

Patrick McMillian Finishes Regular Season On Upswing, He Is A Johnston Law Firm Male Athlete Of Month For Tigers

October 17 2023 at 3:13 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Parker McMillian a junior midfielder for the boys' soccer team at Edwardsville High...

Granite City Soccer Player David Ruiz Has Solid Regular Season, Is A Stillwater Senior Living Male Athlete Of Month

October 17 2023 at 11:12 AM

GRANITE CITY - Junior midfielder David Ruiz is a key member of the Granite City High boys soccer...

Emma Davis-Abigail Harms of CM State Bound, Tennis Girls Are Tom Lane State Farm Insurance Female Athletes Of Month

October 16 2023 at 5:35 PM

ALTON - Civic Memorial Head Girls Tennis Coach Margaret Welbourne and her squad members are beaming...

Addison Pranger Becomes One Of Explorers' Best In Girls Tennis, Is A Tucker's Automotive & Repair Female Athlete of Month

October 16 2023 at 3:17 PM

ALTON - Junior Addison Pranger has continued to improve throughout the girls' tennis season for th...

Explorers' Doubles Combo Of Moehn-Hough Set For Bright Future, Are Tucker's Automotive Repair & Tire Female Athletes Of Month

October 16 2023 at 3:00 PM

ALTON - Sarah Moehn and Izzy Hough are both rising stars in the Marquette Catholic girls tennis program....

Soccer Captain Drake Reeves Is Proud To Represent Granite's Heritage, Is Stillwater Senior Living Male Athlete Of Month

October 16 2023 at 1:46 PM

GRANITE CITY - Drake Reeves, a senior who's also one of the captains for the boys' soccer team at Granit...

Junior Kael Hester Plays Pivotal Role For Roxana's Success, Is A Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athlete Of Month

October 15 2023 at 1:58 PM

ROXANA - It’s been a season to remember for the Roxana Shells on the football field as the Shells...

Shells' Lineman Broadfoot Has Huge Impact This Season, Is A Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athlete Of Month

October 14 2023 at 10:31 AM

ROXANA - Roxana senior Ethan Broadfoot might not get to see his name on the scoreboard too often...

Edwardsville Native Hannah Faulkner New Kent St. Hall Of Fame Honoree Is A Johnston Law Firm Female Athlete Of Month

October 11 2023 at 3:50 PM

KENT, OHIO - Edwardsville native Hannah Faulkner, an NFHCA All-America Third Team pick in 2014 who...

Explorers' Owen Page Has Strong Cross Country Season, Is A Tucker's Automotive Repair & Tire Male Athlete Of Month

October 11 2023 at 1:30 PM

ALTON - The Explorers’ sophomore Owen Page has continued to improve throughout the season an...

Oilers Doubles Combo Handler-Buttry Are Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athletes Of Month

October 10 2023 at 11:43 PM

WOOD RIVER - East Alton-Wood River sophomore Hailey Handler continues to get recognition as an...

Kimbro Develops Into Strong Runner For Shells, Is A Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athlete Of Month

October 10 2023 at 3:16 PM

ROXANA - Raelee Kimbro has developed into a strong runner this season for the Roxana girls cross country...

Terrel Graves Is Key To Roxana Grid Success, Is A Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athlete Of Month

October 10 2023 at 1:18 PM

ROXANA - Terrel Graves was wearing Roxana Shells yellow and red before it was cool. Graves was a freshman...

Edwardsville's Clayton Lakatos Takes 50-Yard Screen Pass In For Winning TD Over Lancers, Is A Johnston Law Firm Male Athlete Of Month

October 9 2023 at 5:15 PM

BELLEVILLE - Running back and linebacker Clayton Lakatos scored the game-winning touchdown on Friday...

Elena Rybak Continues To Emerge As Distance Standout, Is A Byron, Carlson, Petri and Kalb Female Athlete Of Month

October 9 2023 at 4:34 PM

MARYVILLE - Father McGivney Catholic cross country and track runner Elena Rybak has captivated observers...

Adam Kribs Is Multi-Sport Athlete, He Is A Sparklight Male Athlete of Month for Panthers

October 9 2023 at 4:16 PM

JERSEY - Adam Kribs is a multi-sport athlete for Jersey Community High School. In the spring, he is...

Tigers Capture Three Of Six Singles Flights, Win SWC Tourney, Are Johnston Law Firm Female Athletes Of Month

October 9 2023 at 3:33 PM

BELLEVILLE - Saturday was a big day for the Edwardsville girls tennis team. The Tigers varsity...

Jersey Girls Tennis Takes MVC Title: Panthers Squad Are Sparklight Female Athletes Of The Month

October 9 2023 at 11:11 AM

JERSEYVILLE - The Jersey Community High School girls' tennis squad captured the Mississippi Valley...

Fearsome Foursome Linebacker Crew Are Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athletes Of The Month For Shells

October 5 2023 at 4:21 PM

ROXANA - Roxana’s football team is red hot with six consecutive wins and on Friday night at hom...

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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.