Athlete of the Month: Celebrating Excellence in Local Sports Teams

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Kaidence Reef Is Bright Spot On Soccer and Volleyball Teams, Is A Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athlete of the Month

July 17 2023 at 1:29 PM

WOOD RIVER - Kaidence Reef had a stellar girls' soccer season for the Oilers in 2023 as a sophomore....

Running Back Evan Wells Is Key For Roxana's Football Team, Is A Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athlete Of Month

July 9 2023 at 4:29 PM

ROXANA - Evan Wells, a senior-to-be running back for Roxana High's Football Team, will be a key contributo...

Jack Rea Is Starting Quarterback For Marquette Football Team, Is A Tucker's Automotive Repair & Tire Male Athlete Of Month

July 5 2023 at 6:48 PM

ROXANA - Jack Rea, a sophomore-to-be at Marquette Catholic High, is taking over as starting quarterback...

Trevon Bond Is Among Nine Seniors Returning To Granite City Basketball Team For 2023-24 Season

July 3 2023 at 1:01 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Granite City senior-to-be point guard Trevon Bond is one of nine seniors who will be...

Tyrone Foster Should Be Key Defensive Player For Alton Football Team

July 3 2023 at 12:53 PM

ROXANA - Senior-to-be Tyrone Foster is expected to be one of the top players on defense for the Alton...

Kaitlyn Morningstar Signs Letter Of Intent With SIUE Women's Track Team, Discus Thrower Is Three-Time State Medalist

June 28 2023 at 7:49 AM

EDWARDSVILLE - Kaitlyn Morningstar, who finished on the podium three consecutive years in the IHSA...

Drake Champlin Has Outstanding Season For Oilers Baseball Squad

June 26 2023 at 11:03 AM

WOOD RIVER - Drake Champlin, an upcoming junior, had quite a season for the East Alton-Wood River basebal...

McGivney Track and Field Star Lilly Gilbertson One Of Keys In Griffins' Success

June 23 2023 at 11:44 AM

GLEN CARBON - Father McGivney standout student-athlete Lilly Gilbertson recently completed an outstanding...

Three-Sport Scholar Peyton Hatfield Became 'Shining Star' At Granite City High School

June 15 2023 at 1:07 PM

GRANITE CITY – Senior three-sport student-athlete Peyton Hatfield was named the 2022-23 Granite...

Ashton Noble Podiums In Discus At State Meet For Third Straight Year - Is A Midwest Members Credit Union Athlete Of The Month For Roxana

June 2 2023 at 10:53 AM

ROXANA - Senior Ashton Noble stays busy these days. The three-sport athlete plays football and basketball...

CM Track Team Breaks Boundaries At State Meet - All Are Tom Lane State Farm Athletes Of The Month

June 2 2023 at 10:23 AM

BETHALTO - In their last race together, senior Jackson Collman alongside junior teammates and best...

Junior Tashon Crockarell Places In Three Events At State Track Meet - Is An Axes Physical Therapy Athlete Of The Month For Triad

June 2 2023 at 10:19 AM

TROY - Junior Tashon Crockarell has been in the Triad High School track and field system but had...

Middle-Distance Runner Daniel Wilson Is Stillwater Senior Living Male Athlete Of The Month For Warriors

May 30 2023 at 1:53 PM

GRANITE CITY - Granite City High School runner Daniel Wilson concluded a solid athletic career this...

Alex Siatos Has Good Year As Pitcher and At Plate, Is An Auto Butler Male Athlete Of Month For Redbirds

May 26 2023 at 8:52 AM

EDWARDSVILLE - Junior pitcher Alex Siatos tossed a very good complete game for Alton in their 2-1...

AHS Freshman Rayna Raglin Has Successful IHSA Class 3A State Track Finals, Is An Auto Butler Female Athlete Of Month

May 22 2023 at 7:24 AM

CHARLESTON - Freshman athlete Rayna Raglin had a very successful final at the IHSA Class 3A state...

Senior Midfielder Aela Scruggs A Difference Maker For Marquette - Is A Tucker's Automotive Repair & Tire Athlete Of The Month

May 15 2023 at 9:50 AM

ALTON - Marquette Catholic senior midfielder Aela Scruggs has seen a thing or two in her high school...

Tavey Duncan Steps Up To Be Varsity Keeper - Is An Axes Physical Therapy Athlete Of The Month For Triad

May 10 2023 at 10:04 AM

TROY - The Triad High School girl's soccer program has never really had a goalie issue during head...

Shortstop Myles Paniagua Has Strong Season For Explorers Baseball Team, Is A Tucker's Automotive Male Athlete Of Month

May 8 2023 at 3:41 PM

ALTON - Myles Paniagua has made quite a name for himself in athletics at Marquette Catholic High School....

CM Senior Runner Jackson Coleman Continues To See Success - Is A Tom Lane State Farm Insurance Athlete Of The Month

May 8 2023 at 10:30 AM

BETHALTO - For senior runner Jackson Collman, it's been a very good season for both him and the...

Sprinter Sam Elliott-Barnes Has Had Great Season For Alton Boys Track Team - Is An Auto Butler Athlete Of The Month For The Redbirds

May 8 2023 at 9:57 AM

ALTON - Alton boys track sprinter Sam Elliott-Barnes is enjoying a very good season running 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.