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Griffins' Adelyn Speight Signs Soccer Letter Of Intent, Is Byron, Carlson, Petri And Kalb Female Athlete Of The Month

March 19 2023 at 1:19 PM

GLEN CARBON - Father McGivney Catholic’s Adelyn Speight recently signed a letter of intent...

McGivney's Mary Harkins Signs With Central College For Basketball, Is A Byron, Carlson, Petri And Kalb Female Athlete Of The Month

March 18 2023 at 1:29 PM

GLEN CARBON - Father McGivney Catholic basketball player Mary Harkins has signed a letter of intent...

Four Explorers Sign To Play Sports In College - All Are Tucker's Automotive Repair & Tire Athletes Of The Month For Marquette

March 17 2023 at 1:00 PM

ALTON - Marquette Catholic High School added to its impressive list of college signings the past...

Freshman Daisy Daugherty Stands Out For Shells Basketball Team, Is A Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athlete Of The Month

March 10 2023 at 2:54 PM

ROXANA - Freshman Daisy Daugherty, a Roxana offensive standout in basketball and also a top volleyball...

Granite City Hockey Goalie Michael Atkins Plays On Five Consecutive Championship Teams, Is Stillwater Male Athlete of Month

March 8 2023 at 2:49 PM

GRANITE CITY - To be able to play on one championship team is an honor unto itself. For a player to...

Abbrey DeWerffs Makes History As Shells' First Girls State Wrestling Qualifier, Is A Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athlete Of Month

March 7 2023 at 10:46 AM

ROXANA - Abbrey DeWerffs was a state qualifier this past wrestling season, capturing third place...

Gracie Darr Stands Out As Point Guard, Is An Altonized Community Federal Credit Union Female Athlete Of Month For Piasa Birds

March 7 2023 at 10:34 AM

PIASA - Sophomore Gracie Darr played a big role for Southwestern's girls' basketball team this season...

Mackenzie Pratt Makes History As Tigers' First Girls Wrestling State Champion, Is An iCAN Clinic Female Athlete of Month

March 2 2023 at 4:00 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Sophomore girls wrestler Mackenzie Pratt made history for Edwardsville High on Feb....

Ivan Gaston Takes Pride In Defensive Play, He Is Stillwater Senior Living Male Athlete Of Month For Warriors

March 2 2023 at 3:55 PM

GRANITE CITY - Granite City senior guard Ivan Gaston was one of the most important players for the Granit...

CM's Sophomore Meredith Brueckner Was Big Contributor, Is Tom Lane State Farm Insurance Female Athlete Of Month

February 28 2023 at 10:22 AM

EDWARDSVILLE - Meredith Brueckner, a sophomore forward-guard for the Civic Memorial High girls' basketball...

Tigers' Osborn Sixth In 100-Yard Backstroke Finals At IHSA State Meet, Is An iCAN Clinic Male Athlete Of Month

February 27 2023 at 11:22 AM

WESTMONT - Edwardsville's Cohen Osborn finished in sixth place in the final of the IHSA boys' state...

Senior Cheerleader Bella Davis Is A Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athlete Of The Month For The Oilers

February 27 2023 at 11:17 AM

WOOD RIVER - East Alton Wood River High School senior Bella Davis has enjoyed her time as a cheerleader...

CM Soccer Star Bryce Davis Signs With McKendree - Is A Tom Lane State Farm Insurance Athlete Of The Month For The Eagles

February 24 2023 at 5:00 PM

BETHALTO - Civic Memorial High School senior Bryce Davis signed to continue his academic and athletic...

Riley Knoyle “Sets The Bar High” With EHS Career, is an iCAN Clinic Female Athlete of the Month

February 23 2023 at 2:26 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Riley Knoyle has been a standout for the Edwardsville girls' cross-country and track...

Julia Stobie Provides Big Spark for Griffins Under Boards, is Byron Carlson Petri & Kalb Female Athlete of the Month

February 15 2023 at 9:19 AM

GLEN CARBON - Center Julia Stobie has been a mainstay for Father McGivney Catholic High School...

Malik Allen Leads Tigers With 19 Points Against East Side, Is An iCAN Clinic Male Athlete Of Month

February 13 2023 at 10:11 AM

BELLEVILLE - Edwardsville junior forward Malik Allen had a big game for the Tigers against East St....

Will Schwartz Signs To Play Golf At William Penn University - Is A Tucker's Automotive Repair & Tire Male Athlete Of The Month For Marquette

February 10 2023 at 10:04 AM

ALTON - Senior Will Schwartz, a standout golfer at Marquette Catholic High School, signed his letter...

Curry Makes Many Positive Contributions To Tigers Basketball, Is An iCAN Clinic Male Athlete of Month

February 7 2023 at 3:39 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Junior forward Jake Curry has made many positive contributions to the Edwardsville boys...

Haley Rodgers Signs To Continue Basketball Career At Greenville - Is A Tucker's Automotive Repair & Tire Female Athlete Of The Month For Marquette

February 2 2023 at 10:49 AM

ALTON - At just five-foot-four-inches, many coaches told Marquette Catholic senior Haley Rodgers...

Tessa Crawford Nets 1,000, Now Eying School's Scoring Record - Is A Female Athlete Of The Month For Jersey

February 1 2023 at 10:43 AM

JERSEY - Jersey Panther Tessa Crawford joined an exclusive club recently. In the opening round 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.