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Colin McGinnis Is Off To Great Start With Tigers' Boys Soccer Team, He Is A Johnston Law Firm Male Athlete Of Month

September 12 2023 at 1:14 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Senior striker Colin McGinnis has gotten off to a good start, with five goals and two...

Dynamic Hat Trick: Boys Soccer Player Paul Nichols Has Strong Start For Oilers

September 11 2023 at 3:57 PM

WOOD RIVER - Paul Nichols is off to a dynamic start this season for the Oilers boys soccer team and...

Sammy Kulish Is Not Only Standout Girls Volleyball Player, But Carries 4.0 GPA

September 11 2023 at 2:55 PM

WOOD RIVER - East Alton-Wood River High's Sammy Kulish is a senior standout for the Oilers girls team....

One Of Hardest Workers: Shelby Quick Shines For CM Girls

September 11 2023 at 2:42 PM

BETHALTO - Senior runner Shelby Quick has gotten off to a very good start for the Civic Memorial girls...

Paige Rister Is Always Consistent Force For Explorers In Cross Country And Track

September 11 2023 at 1:55 PM

ALTON - Since her freshman year in high school, one thing can always be said about Marquette Catholic's...

Explorers Volleyball Libero Makaila Irby Shows Tenacity On Court, Is A Tucker's Automotive Repair & Tire Female Athlete Of Month

September 9 2023 at 11:00 AM

ALTON - Makaila Irby is a player on Marquette Catholic's girls volleyball team that stands out with...

Newell Has Highlight Game Against Litchfield - Is An Altonized Community Federal Credit Union Athlete Of The Month For Piasa Birds

September 6 2023 at 10:32 AM

PIASA - Senior Hunter Newell is proving to be a key piece of the Piasa Southwestern football team's...

Eagles' D.J. Dutton Runs 15:31.1 Time At Granite City Invite, Is A Tom Lane State Farm Insurance Male Athlete Of Month

September 5 2023 at 2:40 PM

GRANITE CITY - Senior D.J. Dutton is considered to be the top runner for the cross country team a...

Madelyn Ohlau Is a Key Freshman Addition To Tigers Girls Volleyball, She Is A Johnston Law Firm Female Athlete of Month

September 3 2023 at 3:21 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Madelyn Ohlau, a freshman outside hitter on the Edwardsville High girls volleyball...

Lilly Schuler Off To Great Start For Redbirds Tennis Team, Is An Auto Butler Female Athlete Of Month

August 30 2023 at 2:27 PM

ALTON - Alton High junior Lilly Schuler is off to a great start in play for the Redbirds in the 2023...

Libby McCormick Excited For New Season With Jersey Tennis - Is A Sparklight Internet Athlete Of The Month For The Panthers

August 30 2023 at 10:52 AM

JERSEYVILLE - Senior Libby McCormick expects another great season with the Panthers' girls tennis...

Ellis Breaks Single Game Rushing Record With Four Touchdowns - Is A Midwest Members Credit Union Athlete Of The Month For Roxana

August 30 2023 at 10:22 AM

ROXANA - “I think he’s going to be a force this year," Roxana head football coach Wade...

Tigers' DeMare Catches Game-Winning Pass With 33.5 Seconds Left, He Is A Johnston Law Firm Male Athlete Of the Month

August 28 2023 at 2:46 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Senior wide receiver Joey DeMare has made quite a few clutch receptions in his stint...

Alex McCloud Hopeful For Explorers Football - Is A Tucker's Automotive Repair & Tire Athlete Of The Month For Marquette

August 28 2023 at 11:20 AM

ALTON - If there’s anything Marquette Catholic running back Alex McCloud could do differently...

Granite City Ready For Solid Football Season In 2023, Warriors Team Stillwater Senior Living Male Athletes Of Month

August 27 2023 at 4:17 PM

GRANITE CITY - Granite City High School's football team appears primed for an outstanding season...

Casey Borkowski Develops Into Excellent Jersey Sprinter, Is A Sparklight Internet Male Athlete of Month

August 24 2023 at 4:54 PM

JERSEY - Some may not know this but Jersey had boys cross country and track coach Harold Landon was...

Roxana Boys Basketball Squad Has Excellent Summer, Are Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athletes Of Month

August 22 2023 at 4:19 PM

ROXANA - Roxana seems poised for a strong year in athletics with an enormous amount of talent going...

Tigers' Setter Sara Gouy Key Returnee For Girls Volleyball Team, Is A Johnston's Law Firm Female Athlete Of Month

August 20 2023 at 11:00 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Senior setter Sara Gouy will be a key returnee to the Edwardsville girls' volleyball...

Hassani Elliott Looks To Be Key Leader On Resurgent Alton High Basketball Team, He Is An Auto Butler Male Athlete Of The Month

August 20 2023 at 10:30 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Hassani Elliott, a junior on Alton High School's basketball team, became a key contributor...

Edwardsville Quarterback Jake Curry Ready For Senior Season With Tigers, Guided Football Team To 7-4 Record In 2022

August 20 2023 at 9:19 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Senior quarterback Jake Curry is ready to lead the Edwardsville High School football...

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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.