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Noyes’ Two Run Homer Leads Triad To Win – Is An Axes Physical Therapy Athlete Of The Month For The Knights

April 9 2023 at 9:34 PM

TROY – The Triad Knights’ baseball team defeated the Granite City Warriors 6-1 Saturday...

Baseball Hurler Easton Heafner Tosses No-Hitter To Remember: He Is A Jersey Male Athlete Of The Month

April 6 2023 at 1:54 PM

JERSEYVILLE - Jersey baseball hurler junior Easton Heafner had a day this week he will never forget...

AJ Sutberry Has Big Hit Against Staunton, Enjoying Team's Early Success - Is A Byron, Carlson, Petri, & Kalb Athlete Of The Month

April 6 2023 at 9:54 AM

GLEN CARBON - Junior AJ Sutberry is enjoying the ride alongside his Father McGivney baseball teammates...

Bella Thien Hits Big Three-Run Homer To Help CM To 6-4 Win At Edwardsville, Is Tom Lane State Farm Athlete Of Month

April 4 2023 at 1:33 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Civic Memorial softball shortstop Bella Thien is off to a magnificent start this season,...

Paige Sanders Is Important Part Of Tigers Sprint Relay Teams, Is An iCAN Clinic Female Athlete Of The Month

April 3 2023 at 1:05 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Edwardsville junior girls track sprinter Paige Sanders has enjoyed success with the res...

Ali Wilson Looks To Continue Scoring Success - Is An Altonized Community Federal Credit Union Athlete Of The Month For Southwestern

April 3 2023 at 10:32 AM

PIASA - Senior Ali Wilson was the team's leading scorer with 25 goals last season. In her sophomore...

Marquette's Sherman, O'Keefe Heading To McKendree - Both Are Tucker's Automotive Repair & Tire Athletes Of The Month

April 3 2023 at 10:09 AM

ALTON - Last week, soon-to-be Marquette Catholic High School graduates Hayden Sherman and Aiden O'Keef...

Bloemker Finds Himself Walk-Off Hero - Is A Midwest Members Credit Union Athlete Of The Month For Roxana

March 30 2023 at 11:10 AM

ROXANA - Head coach for the Shell's baseball team Jerry Wheaton will tell you that his team is young...

Bloomquist Twins Stick Together, Sign To Play Collegiate Soccer - Both Are Stillwater Senior Living Athletes Of The Month For Granite City

March 30 2023 at 10:21 AM

GRANITE CITY - Granite City High School senior twins Adrian and Lillian Bloomquist celebrated their...

Alton's Simon McClaine Double Winner In Hurdles Races At Relays Meet, Is An Auto Butler Male Athlete Of Month

March 29 2023 at 1:26 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Simon McClaine, a star hurdler for the Alton High boys track team, is off to a great...

Senior TJ Suter Off To Fast Start This Baseball Season - Is An Axes Physical Therapy Athlete Of The Month For The Knights

March 28 2023 at 11:05 AM

TROY - Two-sport athlete Tobey "TJ" Suter has been one to watch early on in this baseball season...

Madison Vasiloff Not Surprised By Warriors' Great Start - Is A Stillwater Senior Living Athlete Of The Month For Granite City

March 28 2023 at 10:31 AM

GRANITE CITY - The Lady Warriors girl's soccer team is off to a great 4-0 start to this season. ...

Griffins' Jacob Huber Places In Illinois Top Times Indoor Meet, Is A Byron, Carlson, Petri, And Kalb Male Athlete Of The Month

March 27 2023 at 1:14 PM

GLEN CARBON - Jacob Huber posted a time of 52.82, a Father McGivney school record for sixth place...

Briggs Named Team MVP At Gallatin Awards - Is A Midwest Members Credit Union Athlete Of The Month For Roxana

March 27 2023 at 11:02 AM

ROXANA - Aidan Briggs, a junior, three-sport athlete for the Roxana Shells was honored for his actions...

Senior Emily Baker Praised For Offensive Abilities - Is An Auto Butler Female Athlete Of The Month For Alton

March 27 2023 at 10:39 AM

ALTON - The Alton Redbirds girl's soccer team can consider themselves lucky that they have such a letha...

Laney Harshany Battles Back From Injury To Help Lead Lady Knights - Is An Axes Physical Therapy Athlete Of The Month For Triad

March 24 2023 at 8:45 AM

TROY - Senior midfielder Laney Harshany has been a staple for the Triad High School girl's soccer...

Abrianna Garrett Continues To Be Offensive Threat - Is A Tom Lane State Farm Insurance Athlete Of The Month For CM

March 23 2023 at 10:34 AM

BETHALTO - Junior Abrianna Garrett has been a constant for the CM Lady Eagles soccer team. The dangerou...

Redbirds Tennis Senior Chloe Plough Signs With Illinois College, Is Auto Butler Female Athlete Of Month

March 21 2023 at 3:50 PM

ALTON - Chloe Plough, a senior at Alton High School, has signed on to play tennis for Illinois College...

Andrew Hendrickson Off To Good Start With Edwardsville Baseball Team, Is An iCAN Clinic Male Athlete Of Month

March 19 2023 at 11:00 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Andrew Hendrickson, a senior pitcher/outfielder with the Edwardsville baseball team,...

Edwardsville Senior Striker Olivia Baca Off To Hot Start For Tigers, Is An iCAN Clinic Female Athlete Of Month

March 19 2023 at 2:45 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Olivia Baca, a senior striker for the Edwardsville High School girls' soccer team who...

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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.