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Alton's Baker Sisters Both Sign To Play Collegiate Soccer - Are Auto Butler Female Athletes Of The Month For The Redbirds

November 10 2022 at 3:14 PM

ALTON - The Baker sisters, undoubtedly Alton's most passionate and charismatic players on the...

McGivney's Smith/Rodgers Both Sign Division I Letters Of Intent - Both Are Byron Carlson Petri & Kalb Male Athletes Of The Month

November 10 2022 at 9:09 AM

GLEN CARBON - Wednesday afternoon, seniors Gabe Smith and Jackson Rodgers became the baseball...

State Champion Nicole Johnson Signs To Continue Golf Career In College - Is An iCAN Clinic Female Athlete Of The Month For The Tigers

November 9 2022 at 6:56 PM

EDWARDSVILLE – Senior Nicole Johnson, Edwardsville High School’s latest IHSA State Champion,...

Alton Senior Football Players Are Auto Butler Male Athletes of Month For Alton High School

November 8 2022 at 3:39 PM

ALTON - Alton High School football Redbirds players cornerback Javion Chairs and defensive end/offensive...

Explorers' Cross Country Girls End Strong Season, Are Tucker's Automotive Repair & Tire Female Athletes Of Month

November 8 2022 at 11:32 AM

ALTON - Marquette Catholic's cross-country girls have always been top-notch in the post-season, but...

Junior Running Back Terrell Graves Is A Midwest Members Credit Union Athlete Of The Month For Roxana

November 8 2022 at 10:00 AM

ROXANA - The Roxana High School football team had a turnaround season in 2022. After last season's...

Runner Jillian Beilsmith Shines Once Again For Birds, Is An Altonized Community Federal Credit Union Female Athlete of Month

November 8 2022 at 7:00 AM

PIASA - Jillian Beilsmith is the kind of student-athlete that any coach would love to have on their...

Three-Sport Athlete Tyler Robinson Is A Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athlete Of The Month For The Oilers

November 7 2022 at 9:51 AM

WOOD RIVER - Senior Tyler Robinson is a three-sport athlete for the East Alton Wood River Oilers....

Zeb Katzmarek Scores Game-Winning TD For Roxana - Is A Midwest Members Credit Union Athlete Of The Month For The Shells

November 3 2022 at 8:51 AM

ROXANA - Sophomore running back Zeb Katzmarek isn't exactly the Roxana football team's go-to receiver....

Vyla Hupp Key Player On Edwardsville's Girls Volleyball Team, Is An iCAN Clinic Female Athlete of Month For Tigers

November 1 2022 at 4:05 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Senior outside hitter and defensive setter Vyla Hupp has been one of the key players...

Electrifying Wide Receiver Daion Gaston Has Big Playoff Opener With 4 TDs, Is iCAN Clinic Male Athlete Of Month For EHS

October 31 2022 at 11:16 AM

O'FALLON - Senior wide receiver Daion Gaston had a big game in Edwardsville's 43-36 win in the first...

Roxana Girls Cross Country Team Fourth At Regional, Are Midwest Members Credit Union Shells' Female Athletes Of The Month

October 27 2022 at 1:49 PM

TRENTON - Roxana's girls' cross country team has had an amazing season and the Shells added another...

Kennedi Taylor-Natalie Beck Make School History In Tennis, Are Byron Carlson Petri & Kalb Female Athletes Of Month

October 24 2022 at 2:24 PM

BUFFALO GROVE - The Father McGivney Catholic High girls' tennis doubles team of Kennedi Taylor an...

Senior Dre Davis Has "Plenty Left In The Tank" And Is A Tucker’s Automotive & Repair Male Athlete Of The Month For Marquette Catholic High School

October 20 2022 at 3:46 PM

ALTON - This Saturday could be senior midfielder Dre Davis' last game with the Marquette Catholic...

Landon Harris Brings Home The Gold For Granite City In IESA Cross Country Meet, Is A Stillwater Senior Living Male Athlete Of Month

October 18 2022 at 10:28 AM

GRANITE CITY - There was nothing that could stop Granite City's eighth-grade distance standout...

Gierer Scores Game-Winner In Soccer Regional Final – Is A Byron, Carlson, Petri & Kalb Male Athlete Of The Month For Griffins

October 17 2022 at 2:28 PM

GLEN CARBON – Senior forward Daniel Gierer has eclipsed 13 goals and five assists so far in hi...

Roxana’s Junior QB Chris Walleck Enjoys Rivalry Game – Is A Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athlete Of The Month For Shells

October 17 2022 at 2:05 PM

ROXANA – This was Chris Walleck’s second go-around in the heated rivalry between the Roxana...

Jersey Senior Chase Withrow Has Football Game That Will Be Remembered Forever With Six TDs

October 16 2022 at 10:00 PM

More pics at: https://www.randymanning.com/Jersey-at-CM-Football JERSEY - Jersey High School senior...

Hannah Meiser Wins MVC Crown And Is Fully Motivated For Long Postseason Run - Is A Tom Lane State Farm Athlete Of The Month For CM

October 16 2022 at 3:02 PM

BETHALTO - Senior Hannah Meiser is already having a year to remember at Civic Memorial, and she's...

Reese Plont Provides Leadership To Redbird Girls Volleyball Team, Is An Auto Butler Female Athlete Of The Month At AHS

October 14 2022 at 1:42 PM

ALTON - Reese Plont, a senior outside hitter for the Alton High School girls' volleyball team, has provide...

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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.