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Runner Bram Beuttel Is Altonized Community Federal Credit Union Male Athlete Of Month For Piasa Birds

December 5 2022 at 10:44 AM

PIASA - Southwestern's Bram Beuttel recently finished a sensational freshman year for the Piasa Birds...

Star Running Back Jordan Bush Ends Career With TD, Is An iCAN Clinic Male Athlete of Month For Tigers

December 1 2022 at 2:26 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Senior running back Jordan Bush played well in what turned out to be his final game a...

Bowler/Academic Standout Max Cogan is a Tucker's Automotive Repair & Tire Male Athlete of the Month for Marquette

November 30 2022 at 1:51 PM

ALTON - Marquette Catholic senior Max Cogan has emerged as one of the area’s top bowlers so far...

Father McGivney Forward Jackson Rodgers Scores 18 Points In Griffins' Contest, Is A Byron, Carlson, Petri And Kalb Male Athlete Of The Month

November 30 2022 at 11:49 AM

GLEN CARBON - Jackson Rodgers, a senior forward for the boys' basketball team at Father McGivney Catholic...

Tigers' Avary Osbourne Achieves Dream Of Playing College Field Hockey, Is An iCAN Clinic Female Athlete Of Month

November 29 2022 at 11:26 AM

EDWARDSVILLE - Edwardsville High School field hockey star Avary Osborne had a dream of playing field...

Hurdler Bella Dugger Commits To Continue Track Career At SIUE - Is A Tom Lane State Farm Female Athlete Of The Month For The Eagles

November 29 2022 at 9:59 AM

BETHALTO – Senior hurdler Bella Dugger thought it would be a good idea to follow in her older...

Zyung, Aiello Sign To Play Soccer At SWIC – Both Are Tom Lane Male Athletes Of The Month For CM

November 22 2022 at 3:45 PM

BETHALTO – Seniors Brayden Zyung and Joe Aiello have been playing soccer together since pretty...

Football Players Poston, Smallie and Berry Are Stillwater Senior Living Male Athletes Of Month For Warriors

November 21 2022 at 4:25 PM

GRANITE CITY - Three Granite City High School football players recently concluded their seasons an...

Ashlyn Hauk Leads Tigers With Eight Points In Season Opener, Is An iCan Clinic Female Athlete Of The Month For Tigers

November 21 2022 at 2:33 PM

O'FALLON - Edwardsville girls basketball senior forward Ashlyn Hauk played well in the Tigers' season...

Proctor Earns Alton Tip-Off Tournament MVP, Helps Redbirds To Back-To-Back Wins - Is An Auto Butler Female Athlete Of The Month For Alton

November 21 2022 at 9:25 AM

ALTON - Sophomore Kiyoko Proctor is starting right where she left off. After a successful 21-7...

Paniagua, Fahnestock Stick Together, Headed To SWIC For Soccer – Both Are Tucker’s Automotive Repair & Tire Male Athletes Of The Month

November 18 2022 at 3:45 PM

ALTON – According to Marquette Catholic seniors Myles Paniagua and Charlie Fahnestock, they...

Alton Bowler Ben Mitchell Opens Strong, Is An Auto Butler Male Athlete Of Month

November 16 2022 at 4:55 PM

ALTON - Alton High senior bowler Ben Mitchell got his 2022-23 season off to a great start on Nov. 12...

Griffins' Runner Kaitlyn Hatley Has Remarkable Post-Season, Is A Byron, Carlson, Petri and Kalb Female Athlete of Month

November 16 2022 at 4:18 PM

GLEN CARBON - Father McGivney Catholic junior Kaitlyn Hatley has been remarkable in both girls' cross...

Redbirds' Freshman Sophia Helfrich Stands Out In Cross Country, Is An Auto Butler Female Athlete Of Month

November 16 2022 at 3:56 PM

ALTON - Sophia Helfrich had a break-out cross country season this year for the Alton girls' squad qualifyin...

Granite City Girls Cross Country Team Shines In 2022, Is A Stillwater Senior Living Female Athlete of the Month

November 16 2022 at 3:15 PM

GRANITE CITY - Granite City’s girls' cross country squad recently completed a very successful...

Soccer Star Oliva Bacca Is Headed To Xavier On Scholarship, Is An iCAN Clinic Female Athlete of Month for Tigers

November 15 2022 at 5:13 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Edwardsville girls soccer star Olivia Bacca made one of her dreams come true this past...

Mia Siebert Achieves Incredible Success in Cheer, She Is A Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athlete of Month For Oilers

November 15 2022 at 11:59 AM

WOOD RIVER - Mia Seibert is now in her fourth year as an East Alton-Wood River High School cheerleader...

Talented Emerson Weller Signs Letter Of Intent To Play Basketball At UMSL, Is An iCAN Clinic Female Athlete of Month

November 14 2022 at 4:28 PM

EDWARSVILLE - Senior center and forward Emerson Weller, who will return to the Edwardsville team after...

Marquette's Kylie Murray Signs Letter Of Intent To Continue Volleyball Career – Is A Tucker’s Automotive Repair & Tire Female Athlete Of The Month

November 14 2022 at 4:03 PM

ALTON – Senior two-sport athlete for Marquette Catholic Kylie Murray signed her national...

Quarterback Kendrick Lyons Is A Stillwater Senior Living Male Athlete of the Month For Warriors

November 14 2022 at 11:03 AM

GRANITE CITY - Sophomore quarterback Kendrick Lyons created quite a spark for the Warriors this pas...

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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.