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Iose Epenesa Has Another Stellar Season In Shot and Discus, Is An Edwardsville Boys Athlete Of Month

May 8 2023 at 6:20 AM

COLLINSVILLE - Edwardsville boys track sophomore thrower Iose Epenesa is having another stellar season...

Kannon Kamp Brings Baseball Prowess To McGivney - Is A Byron, Carlson, Petri & Kalb LLC Athlete of the Month For The Griffins

May 4 2023 at 10:14 AM

GLEN CARBON - Sophomore Kannon Kamp has gone to Catholic schooling his entire life. In the last two...

Ella Hickam Leading Warriors To Great Season - Is A Stillwater Senior Living Athlete Of The Month For Granite City

May 3 2023 at 10:14 AM

GRANITE CITY - The Warriors' girls soccer team has had one of the best seasons in recent memory,...

Sophomore Pitcher Ryan Lowis Throws No Hitter - Is An Altonized Federal Credit Union Athlete Of The Month For Southwestern

May 3 2023 at 9:24 AM

PIASA - Piasa Southwestern sophomore Ryan Lowis could play any sport he pleases, so he does. Like...

Marquette Catholic Girls Track and Field Shines All Season

May 2 2023 at 3:55 PM

MARQUETTE – Marquette Catholic has what can be described as a power-packed girls' track and...

Jayden Diaz Shows Leadership For Alton Baseball Team, Is An Auto Butler Male Athlete Of The Month For The Redbirds

May 2 2023 at 10:49 AM

ALTON - Alton High School senior baseball captain and catcher Jayden Diaz has enjoyed a good season...

Justice Eldridge Wins One Mile Race At Triad Invite - Is A Tom Lane State Farm Insurance Athlete Of The Month For CM

May 2 2023 at 10:20 AM

BETHALTO - Civic Memorial junior runner Justice Eldridge is the definition of a versatile track star...

Katie Stark Negates Injury, Nets Game-Winner On Senior Night – Is An Auto Butler Athlete Of The Month For Alton

April 30 2023 at 11:17 AM

ALTON – Just a week prior, in a heartbreaking 2-1 loss against cross-town rivals Marquette...

Josh Davis Shines For Warriors, Is A Stillwater Senior Living Male Athlete Of Month

April 27 2023 at 4:14 PM

GRANITE CITY - Josh Davis finished his junior season at Granite City in strong fashion. Josh excelled...

Kayden Jennings Is Key Player For Edwardsville Baseball Team, Is An iCAN Clinic Male Athlete Of Month

April 27 2023 at 1:19 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Senior infielder Kayden Jennings had made a positive contribution to the success of th...

Distance Runner Aidan Loffleman Continues To Do What He Loves - Is A Midwest Members Credit Union Athlete Of The Month For the Oilers

April 25 2023 at 10:25 AM

WOOD RIVER - East Alton-Wood River senior Aidan Loffleman loves running, it's as simple as that....

Chloe Metz Uses Leadership Skills Learned in Volleyball To Help Softball Team - Is A Midwest Members Credit Union Athlete Of The Month For The Oilers

April 25 2023 at 9:45 AM

WOOD RIVER - East Alton-Wood River High School senior Chloe Metz mainly focused on volleyball, being...

Gina Truax Has Outstanding Track And Field Start For Oilers, Is A Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athlete Of The Month

April 24 2023 at 3:42 PM

WOOD RIVER - Freshman Gina Truax has displayed significant potential this track and field season for...

Clayton Lakatos Off To Great Start With Edwardsville Boys Track Team, Is An iCAN Clinic Male Athlete of the Month For Tigers

April 22 2023 at 10:08 AM

EDWARDSVILLE - Edwardsville boys track sophomore Clayton Lakatos has had a good start to the 2023 track...

Riley Iffrig Hits Two-Run Homer To Set Tone In Win Over Kahoks, Is Is An iCAN Clinic Male Athlete Of The Month For Tigers

April 21 2023 at 10:38 AM

EDWARDSVILLE - Edwardsville baseball senior Riley Iffrig is one of the of the most important players...

Senior Jacob McKee Leading His Griffins Offensively – Is A Byron, Carlson, Petri, & Kalb LLC Athlete Of The Month For Father McGivney

April 17 2023 at 2:14 PM

GLEN CARBON – The bats have been hot for the Father McGivney Catholic High School baseball...

AHS Tennis Player Luke Boyd Is An Auto Butler Male Athlete Of The Month For Redbirds

April 17 2023 at 11:00 AM

ALTON - Alton High junior tennis player Luke Boyd is off to a good start this spring with the Redbirds...

Lucas Moore Has Been Standout Athlete In Multiple Sports, Is A Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athlete Of The Month

April 13 2023 at 11:22 AM

WOOD RIVER - Multi-sport athlete Lucas Moore has been a standout for East Alton-Wood River High School...

Brantley Makes First-Ever Start On Mound, Throws Well - Is An Altonized Federal Credit Union Athlete Of The Month For Southwestern

April 13 2023 at 9:34 AM

PIASA - After an exciting, back-and-forth game against the Marquette Explorers Wednesday afternoon,...

Softball Player Julia Behrmann Is A Byron Carlson Petri & Kalb Female Athlete Of Month For Griffins

April 13 2023 at 8:00 AM

GLEN CARBON - Father McGivney High School sophomore Julia Behrmann shines in every aspect of...

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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.