Athlete of the Month: Celebrating Excellence in Local Sports Teams

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Senior Cross Country and Track Runner Ben Perulfi Will Be Leader For Tigers This Season

August 20 2023 at 4:30 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Edwardsville senior cross country and track runner Ben Perulfi finished seventh in th...

Piasa Birds Have High Expectations For Maddie Gordon This Girls Cross Country Season

August 17 2023 at 11:19 AM

PIASA - Maddie Gordon is a multi-sport student-athlete with unbelievable stamina and fortitude for th...

Stormie Shoemaker Is Leader For Oilers Cheer Team, A-Student

August 17 2023 at 11:04 AM

WOOD RIVER - When Oilers fans watch the sidelines of football or basketball games, they will notice...

Blake Rimbey Set For QB Debut For Piasa Birds - Is An Altonized Community Federal Credit Union Athlete Of The Month

August 15 2023 at 10:37 AM

PIASA - Southwestern football head coach Pat Keith has a couple options for his team's starting quarterbac...

Brett Moss Is Center Of Edwardsville Offensive Line, Is Ready To Start 2023 Season

August 14 2023 at 4:50 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Senior center Brett Moss is the key leader on a very talented and hard-working offensive...

Reagan Beilsmith Has Strong Track Season, Primed For Fall Cross Country For Birds

August 14 2023 at 11:00 AM

PIASA - Reagan Beilsmith finished a successful girls' track season this past spring and is now ready...

Bryleigh Ward Has Bright Future Ahead For CM Softball

August 10 2023 at 1:28 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Civic Memorial softball player Bryleigh Ward emerged as a key part of the Eagles' girls'...

Dillon Gerner Is Expected To Be Key Player For Oilers Football Team, He Is Multi-Sport Athlete

August 9 2023 at 4:16 PM

WOOD RIVER - East Alton-Wood River football senior Dillon Gerner is expected to be a key player for...

Track and Field Star Lily Daughtery Concludes Career In Style With Strong Performances

August 9 2023 at 11:02 AM

ROXANA - Lily Daughtery recently concluded a remarkable career in athletics at Roxana High School....

Kailey Vickrey Ends Her Explorers' Track and Field Career With Fond Memories, State Appearance

August 3 2023 at 1:25 PM

ALTON - Kailey Vickrey was one of the true leaders of the Marquette Catholic High School girls' track...

Oller Sisters Sami and Zoe Extend Their Athleticism To New Sport - Track and Field

August 3 2023 at 1:11 PM

MARYVILLE - Sami and Zoe Oller became stars in a new sport this past spring - track and field - in...

Oilers' Lineman Bryce Hyde Heads To Daytona Elite Academy, Is A Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athlete Of The Month

July 31 2023 at 2:41 PM

WOOD RIVER - Bryce Hyde of East Alton-Wood River High, appears to have a great future ahead at Daytona...

Bria Tuttle Leaves Tri-Sport Legacy With JCHS Athletic Career, Is A Sparklight Internet Female Athlete Of Month For JCHS

July 27 2023 at 4:31 PM

JERSEY - Bria Tuttle finished a tremendous athletic career recently at Jersey Community High School...

Southwestern's Collin Robinson Makes State Track Appearance, Is An Altonized Community Federal Credit Union Male Athlete Of Month

July 27 2023 at 4:19 PM

PIASA - Collin Robinson has had an exceptional athletic career at Southwestern High School. He advanced...

Brendan Schultz Concludes Athletic/Academic Career In Style, Is Sparklight Male Athlete Of Month For JCHS

July 27 2023 at 12:23 PM

JERSEY - Brendan Schultz recently completed an outstanding athletic career at Jersey Community High...

Austin Stanton Qualifies For State In Track, Is An Altonized Community Federal Credit Union Male Athlete of Month For Birds

July 26 2023 at 4:36 PM

PIASA - Austin Stanton qualified for state this past spring with his teammate Collin Robinson in the...

McGivney Track and Field Star Jacob Huber Is Byron, Carlson, Petri and Kalb Male Athlete of Month

July 24 2023 at 4:29 PM

GLEN CARBON - Jacob Huber finished his illustrious track/field career at the IHSA Boys State Track...

Kobe Taylor Ready To Help Lead Alton Basketball Team To New Heights, Is An Auto Butler Male Athlete Of Month For Redbirds

July 24 2023 at 4:05 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Alton High basketball junior-to-be Kobe Taylor will be a key part of the upcoming...

Edwardsville's Madison Popelar Has Excellent SWISA Meet, Is A Johnston Law Office Female Athlete Of Month

July 19 2023 at 4:27 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Edwardsville swimmer Madison Popelar demonstrated great potential during the summer SWIS...

Edwardsville Swimmer Cohen Osborn Captures Three SWISA Firsts, Is A Johnston Law Firm Male Athlete Of Month

July 19 2023 at 4:02 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Edwardsville swim sensation Cohen Osborn concluded his boys summer SWISA season for...

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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.