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Blakely Hockett Emerges As Key For Edwardsville Basketball Girls, Is An iCAN Clinic Female Athlete of Month

January 31 2023 at 10:30 AM

EDWARDSVILLE - Blakely Hockett, a sophomore guard for the Edwardsville girls' basketball team, has helpe...

Claire Stanhaus Is Standout At Point Guard, Is A Byron, Carlson, Petri and Kalp Female Athlete of the Month

January 31 2023 at 8:00 AM

GLEN CARBON - Senior Claire Stanhaus has emerged as a leader of the Father McGivney Griffins girls'...

Olivia Durbin Is One Of Top Players For CM Girls Basketball Team, Is A Tom Lane State Farm Female Athlete Of The Month

January 30 2023 at 11:47 AM

EDWARDSVILLE - Senior forward Olivia Durbin is one of the keys to the Civic Memorial girls' basketball...

EA-WR Junior Devon Green Has Outstanding Year, Is An Athlete Of The Month For Oilers

January 26 2023 at 2:09 PM

WOOD RIVER - East Alton-Wood River junior Devon Green recently had outstanding performances in the Carlinvill...

MaCaylin Day Key To Piasa Birds' Girls Basketball Team, Is An Altonized Community Federal Credit Union Athlete Of The Month

January 26 2023 at 1:31 PM

PIASA - MaCaylin Day is a strong athlete in multiple sports for the Southwestern High School Piasa...

EA-WR Cheerleader Emmie Hall Is A Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athlete of the Month

January 26 2023 at 10:42 AM

WOOD RIVER - East Alton-Wood River junior Emmie Hall has been a cheerleader since she was six years...

Sam Buckley Joins 1,000 Point Club - Is A Tom Lane State Farm Insurance Athlete Of The Month For CM

January 26 2023 at 10:21 AM

BETHALTO - Not many basketball players can say they are averaging a double-double, but for seven-foot...

Piasa "Through And Through" - Hank Bouillon Earns Altonized Community Federal Credit Union Athlete Of The Month For Southwestern

January 26 2023 at 9:23 AM

PIASA - Senior Hank Bouillon, a two-sport athlete at Southwestern High School, plays basketball and...

Redbirds' Sam Ottwell Qualifies For State Bowling Tourney With Six-Game 1,255, Is An Auto Butler Male Athlete Of Month

January 23 2023 at 9:59 AM

COLLINSVILLE - Alton High sophomore bowler Sam Ottwell qualified as an individual for the IHSA state...

Three-Sport Athlete Payton Patterson Chooses To Play Basketball At L&C - Is A Tucker's Automotive Repair & Tire Female Athlete Of The Month

January 20 2023 at 9:50 AM

ALTON - After going to public school all her life, senior Payton Patterson didn't know what to expect...

Kaitlyn Morningstar Provides Talent, Leadership For Tigers, Is An iCAN Clinic Female Athlete Of Month

January 18 2023 at 10:23 AM

EDWARDSVILLE - Kaitlyn Morningstar has been one of the most reliable and key players on the Edwardsville...

Jamion Everage Is Key Player For Redbirds' Boys Basketball Team, Is An Auto Butler Male Athlete Of Month

January 17 2023 at 4:36 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Alton High senior forward Jamion Everage is emerging as one of the key players for the...

Marquette Catholic Boys Bowling Trio Advance To Sectional, Are Tucker's Automotive Repair & Tire Male Athletes of Month

January 16 2023 at 11:46 AM

ALTON - Marquette Catholic had three bowlers - Max Cogan, Hayden Sherman, and Nicholas Trefny - advance...

Guard Zay Hoover Makes Contributions To Lady Tigers Basketball Team, Is An iCAN Clinic Female Athlete of the Month

January 12 2023 at 7:41 AM

EDWARDSVILLE - Sophomore guard Zay Hoover is emerging as a key component to the girls' basketball team...

Sophie Bunch Commits To Maryville University For Dance - Is A Tucker's Automotive Repair & Tire Female Athlete Of The Month For Marquette

January 10 2023 at 10:41 AM

ALTON - Marquette Catholic High School senior Sophie Bunch became the latest Explorer to announce he...

Point Guard Tillman Is Key To Tigers Boys Basketball Success, Is An iCAN Clinic Male Athlete of the Month

January 9 2023 at 1:25 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Junior A.J. Tillman played a pivotal role as point guard for Edwardsville's boys' basketball...

Emerson Weller Leads Tigers With 16 Points Against In Win At Collinsville, Is An iCAN Clinic Female Athlete Of Month

January 9 2023 at 1:15 PM

COLLINSVILLE - Senior center Emerson Weller led the way for Edwardsville's girls' basketball team on...

Ogden Lends Helping Hand For Eagles - Is A Tom Lane State Farm Male Athlete Of The Month For CM

January 9 2023 at 10:25 AM

BETHALTO - Sophomore guard Adam Ogden is averaging 12 points per game this season for the Civic Memoria...

Kaylyn Wiley Leads Way For Warriors In Multiple Sports, Is A Stillwater Senior Living Female Athlete Of The Month

January 9 2023 at 9:52 AM

GRANITE CITY - Kaylyn Wiley, a senior outside hitter in volleyball, and also an outstanding basketball...

Football Player/Wrestler Chase Allen Is Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athlete Of Month

January 9 2023 at 5:53 AM

ROXANA - Chase Allen has been a special athlete for Roxana High School. He played the tackle position...

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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.