Athlete of the Month: Celebrating Excellence in Local Sports Teams

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Claire Dunivan Is Important Part Of EHS Girls Volleyball Team, Is An iCAN Clinic Female Athlete of the Month

October 11 2022 at 11:14 AM

EDWARDSVILLE - Senior right-side setter Claire Dunivan has played an important part of the success o...

Johnnie Robinson Has Learned Many Life Lessons As Tigers Football Player, Is An iCAN Clinic Male Athlete of the Month

October 11 2022 at 10:44 AM

EDWARDSVILLE - Senior defensive back Johnnie Robinson, along with the rest of the senior class, played...

Two-Way Player Miguel Romero Is Key Part Of Oilers’ Football Success – Is A Male Athlete Of The Month For Wood River

October 10 2022 at 1:43 PM

WOOD RIVER – It’s not uncommon in high school for a player to play on both the offense...

Birds' Lane Gage Manages Time Between 3 Sports And National Guard – Is An Altonized Community Federal Credit Union Male Athlete Of The Month

October 10 2022 at 1:16 PM

PIASA - Senior Lane Gage had to miss the first couple of weeks of the 2022 football season, not because...

Triple Sports Star Mackenzie Cox Is A Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athlete of the Month For Oilers

October 5 2022 at 5:18 PM

WOOD RIVER - East Alton-Wood River senior Mackenzie Cox has devoted four years to cheer and is a star...

Jackson Collman First Overall At MadCo Meet Again - Is A Tom Lane State Farm Male Athlete Of The Month For CM

October 5 2022 at 9:04 AM

BETHALTO - Senior runner Jackson Collman overcame the challenges of the Collinsville Cross Country...

Blocker Sophia Ivnik Is Key Part Of Father McGivney's Girls Volleyball Team, Is A Byron Carlson Petri & Kalb Female Athlete Of The Month

October 3 2022 at 1:18 PM

GLEN CARBON - Senior middle blocker Sophia Ivnik has shown great leadership and has also been a rallying...

Sarah Hyten, McGivney Catholic Girls Shine Bright At 1A Golf Regional

September 30 2022 at 2:50 PM

WOOD RIVER - All year long, Sarah Hyten has captured wins against top-notch girls' high school golfers....

Jacob Wagner Scores First High School Goal On Senior Night - Is A Male Athlete Of The Month For The Panthers

September 29 2022 at 12:05 PM

JERSEY – While senior defender Jacob Wagner would say that baseball is his preferred sport,...

Libero Maddie Hylla Has Made Important Contributions To Father McGivney Girls Volleyball Team, Is A Byron Carlson Petri & Kalb Female Athlete Of Month

September 28 2022 at 11:49 AM

GLEN CARBON - Maddie Hylla, a junior libero for the Father McGivney Catholic girls volleyball team,...

Shells' Running Back Evan Wells Scores 3 TDs In Homecoming Game – Is A Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athlete Of The Month

September 28 2022 at 10:21 AM

ROXANA – Now that the Roxana High School football team has gotten back above .500 they have...

Cowan Scores Game-Winning Penalty Against Marquette - Is An Auto Butler Male Athlete Of The Month For Redbirds

September 27 2022 at 4:16 PM

ALTON - It was a night that Alton High sophomore forward Dillan Cowan will remember for the rest...

"Super Attitude" Pays For 'Birds Maddie Gordon, She Is An Altonized Community Federal Credit Union Female Athlete Of The Month

September 26 2022 at 5:06 PM

PIASA - The future looks bright for Southwestern High School female cross country standout Maddie Gordon....

Piasa Birds' Drew Spangler Shows Strong Transformation, Is An Altonized Community Federal Credit Union Male Athlete of Month

September 26 2022 at 4:49 PM

PIASA - Southwestern senior cross country runner Drew Spangler has taken a role of responsibility this...

Ava Bartosiak Is One Of Area's Top Golfers, Is A Tucker Automotive Repair & Tire Female Athlete of Month For Explorers

September 26 2022 at 7:45 AM

ALTON - Marquette Catholic senior golfer Ava Bartosiak has been at the top of her game as the season...

Axton Anom Is Key For Tigers Soccer, Is An iCAN Clinic Male Athlete Of Month

September 22 2022 at 5:46 AM

COLLINSVILLE - Edwardsville senior midfielder Axton Anom played very well for the Tigers in their 2-1...

Runner Paige Rister Top Placer For Explorers At Invite, Is A Tucker's Automotive Repair and Tire Female Athlete of the Month

September 14 2022 at 1:00 PM

ALTON - Marquette Catholic’s Paige Rister has been a consistent force for Marquette’s...

Senior Cheerleader Taylor Harding Is A Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athlete of the Month For Oilers

September 12 2022 at 3:45 PM

WOOD RIVER - Senior cheerleader Taylor Harding has been involved in 14 years of training in tumbling...

Myles Paniagua Scores Key Goal For Explorers Against Tigers, Is A Tucker's Automotive Repair & Tire Male Athlete of Month

September 12 2022 at 3:33 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Marquette Catholic senior striker Myles Paniagua scored the only goal in brilliant fashion...

Tigers' Quarterback Jake Curry Continues To Make Big Plays, Is An iCAN Male Athlete of the Month

September 12 2022 at 3:15 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Edwardsville High School football quarterback Jake Curry had another big game for the...

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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.