Athlete of the Month: Celebrating Excellence in Local Sports Teams

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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...

Piasa Birds' Garrett Beuttel Is An Altonized Community Federal Credit Union Male Athlete Of The Month

January 9 2023 at 5:39 AM

PIASA - Garrett Beuttel is an up-and-coming Southwestern High School runner as a junior and will be...

Meredith Gray Playing Crucial Role For Panthers – Is A Female Athlete Of The Month For Jersey

January 6 2023 at 2:25 PM

JERSEYVILLE – Freshman Meredith Gray is beginning to turn some heads toward the Jersey Community...

Shells' Tennis Standout Norah Washington Has Great Potential, Is A Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athlete of Month

January 6 2023 at 1:36 PM

ROXANA - A stellar up-and-coming female athlete at Roxana High School is sophomore Norah Washington....

Junior Alyssa Lewis Has Big Game Against Maroons, Looks Forward To Postseason - Is An Auto Butler Female Athlete Of The Month For Alton

January 6 2023 at 9:18 AM

ALTON - The Alton High School girl's basketball team finds themselves undefeated 16 games into the...

Tyrius Jones Is Dependable, Versatile Player For Redbirds, Is An Auto Butler Male Athlete Of The Month

December 31 2022 at 4:18 PM

COLLINSVILLE - Senior forward Tyrius Jones had one of his best games of the season on Dec. 28 in the...

Crawford Pours In 28, Jersey Basketball Girls Capture Duchesne Tourney, Team Athletes Of The Month

December 30 2022 at 1:38 PM

JERSEY 44, URSULINE ACADEMY 39: Jersey used both a big second and third quarter to win the Duchesne...

Bowler L.J. Walker Overcomes Adversities To Shine In His Sport, Is A Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athlete of the Month

December 29 2022 at 4:59 PM

WOOD RIVER - Bowler L.J. Walker has discovered a new-found sport to love. He suffered a concussion...

Jacob Huber Plays Key Role For Griffins' Boys Basketball Squad, Is A Byron, Carlson, Petri And Kalb Male Athlete Of The Month

December 29 2022 at 4:45 PM

GLEN CARBON - Father McGivney Catholic senior boys basketball player Jacob Huber has helped the Griffins...

Bowler Jada Dupy Is A Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athlete Of Month For Oilers

December 29 2022 at 4:20 PM

WOOD RIVER - East Alton-Wood River High School's Jada Dupy has had a strong bowling career for the...

Dylan Boyd Achieves 100 Wrestling Wins, Is Stillwater Senior Living Male Athlete of Month For Warriors

December 28 2022 at 1:37 PM

GRANITE CITY - Granite City's Dylan Boyd recently won his 100th match in a dual confrontation with...

Trevon Bond One Of Warriors' Boys Basketball Team Leaders, Is A Stillwater Senior Living Male Athlete Of Month

December 27 2022 at 5:12 PM

COLLINSVILLE - Junior point guard Trevon Bond is one of the key players for the Granite City boys' basketbal...

Jonathan Stump Helps Edwardsville To Big Win Over Gateway STEM, Is An iCAN Clinic Male Athlete Of Month For Tigers

December 25 2022 at 9:00 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Senior center/forward Jonathan Stump scored seven points on the way to helping Edwardsville...

Mario Brown Plays Key Role On Granite City Boys Basketball Team, Is A Stillwater Senior Living Male Athlete Of The Month

December 15 2022 at 11:16 AM

COLLINSVILLE - Junior forward/guard Mario Brown is emerging as one of the key players for the boys'...

Allen Scores Game High 19 Points To Help Tigers Win Over MICDS In Scott Credit Union Shootout, Is An iCAN Clinic Male Athlete Of Month For Tigers

December 14 2022 at 8:00 AM

EDWARDSVILLE - Edwardsville High boys basketball junior guard Malik Allen had one of his best games...

Abby Knight Becomes One Of Area's Most Multi-Dimensional Athletes, Is Stillwater Senior Living Athlete Of Month For Warriors

December 13 2022 at 11:00 AM

GRANITE CITY - Granite City High School sophomore athlete Abby Knight is what can be described as ...

Marquette's Brody Hendricks Joins Friends At SWIC For Soccer - Is A Tucker's Automotive Repair & Tire Male Athlete Of The Month For Explorers

December 11 2022 at 7:50 AM

ALTON - Senior Brody Hendricks plays volleyball and soccer at Marquette Catholic High School. He loves...

Bowler Thomas Rice Is iCAN Clinic Male Athlete of Month for Tigers

December 6 2022 at 2:42 PM

COLLINSVILLE - Junior Thomas Rice is expected to be one of the top bowlers on a young Edwardsville Hig...

Kaitlyn Morningstar Leads Tigers With 16 Points In Recent Game, Is An iCAN Clinic Female Athlete of the Month

December 5 2022 at 11:39 AM

EDWARDSVILLE - Edwardsville senior girls basketball forward Kaitlyn Morningstar had a big game for th...

Jarius Powers Scores 20 Points To Help Lead Alton To Historic Girls Basketball Win, Is An Auto Butler Female Athlete Of Month

December 5 2022 at 10:57 AM

EDWARDSVILLE - Alton sophomore forward Jarius Powers helped the Redbirds girls' basketball team make...

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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.