Athlete of the Month: Celebrating Excellence in Local Sports Teams

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Alton High Girls Soccer Seniors - Butler, Schrimpf, Taylor Freer, Hobbs, Paniagua Are Auto Butler Female Athletes Of Month For Redbirds

May 8 2022 at 11:30 AM

ALTON – The Alton High School girls soccer team boosted their record to 15-3 after a 9-0 win...

Roxana Senior Defender Kalee Ward Is Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athlete Of Month For Shells

May 8 2022 at 11:22 AM

ROXANA – Roxana High School's girls' soccer team recently celebrated Senior Night. One of those...

Sophomore Pitcher Lucas Haddix Is Stillwater Senior Living Center Male Athlete Of Month For Warriors

May 8 2022 at 10:47 AM

ROXANA – The Warriors baseball team picked up an 8-1 victory in game one of a doubleheader against...

Three-Sports Star Freshman Kaidence Reef Is Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athlete of Month For Oilers

May 5 2022 at 3:45 PM

WOOD RIVER - Kaidence Reef is a rising three-sport athlete for East Alton-Wood River High School. ...

Carson Reef Signs To Play Golf At LC, He Is Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athlete Of Month For Oilers

May 5 2022 at 11:47 AM

WOOD RIVER - Carson Reef, a senior varsity athlete at East Alton-Wood River High School, recently signe...

Elena Rybak Is A Champion As Freshman, She Is Byron, Carlson, Petri & Kalb Female Athlete Of Month For Griffins

May 4 2022 at 2:26 PM

GLEN CARBON - Elena Rybak shows great potential for the spring for the Father McGivney Catholic girls...

Track/Soccer Star Mia Range Is Byron Carlson Petri & Kalb, Inc., Female Athlete Of Month For Griffins

May 3 2022 at 2:04 PM

GLEN CARBON - Freshman Mia Range is a top-notch competitor in both track and field and soccer. Sh...

Basketball/Track Standout Jacob Huber Is Byron, Carlson Petri & Kalb Male Athlete of Month For Griffins

May 3 2022 at 1:17 PM

GLEN CARBON - Junior Jacob Huber is a standout on both the hardwoods and is now in track and field...

Pitcher Jake Holder Is Tigers' Ace, He Is iCAN Clinic Male Athlete Of Month For EHS

May 3 2022 at 10:33 AM

EDWARDSVILLE - Junior pitcher Jake Holder has been one of the aces of the Edwardsville baseball pitching...

Nathan Butler, County High Hurdle Champ, Baseball Star, Is MELHS Male Athlete Of Month

May 2 2022 at 2:28 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Nathan Butler is a busy young man this spring for the Metro East Lutheran Knights...

Picture Perfect: MELHS Hurler Sarah Huber Pitches No-Hit Game, Is Knights Female Athlete Of Month

May 2 2022 at 2:13 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Metro East Lutheran junior Sarah Huber is developing into a top-notch pitcher and is...

Distance Runner Ryan Watts Is iCAN Clinic Male Athlete Of Month For Tigers

April 30 2022 at 10:59 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Edwardsville High's distance runner Ryan Watts recently had a weekend to remember. ...

Jackson Rodgers Is Byron, Carlson, Petri and Kalp LLC Male Athlete of the Month For Griffins

April 30 2022 at 5:21 PM

GLEN CARBON – Junior Jackson Rodgers and the Father McGivney High School baseball team are on...

Pitcher Marcus Payne Is Altonized Community Federal Credit Union Male Athlete Of Month For Piasa Birds

April 27 2022 at 2:01 PM

BRIGHTON - The Piasa Southwestern baseball team picked up a 13-3 win over the Pana Panthers to remain...

Soccer Goalie Kaylyn Dixon Is Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athlete of the Month

April 27 2022 at 12:01 PM

ROXANA - Kaylyn Dixon is a standout in multiple sports and also an excellent student. During the spring,...

William Preston Stork Jr. Is Tucker's Automotive Repair and Tire Male Athlete Of Month For Explorers

April 27 2022 at 12:40 AM

ALTON - William Preston Stork Jr. of Marquette Catholic High School has had a strong boys tennis season...

Goalkeeper Kaylyn Aiello Key To Eagles' Success, Is A Tom Lane State Farm Insurance Female Athlete of Month For CM

April 12 2022 at 10:19 AM

BETHALTO – The Civic Memorial girls soccer team is in good hands with senior goalkeeper Kaylyn...

Baseball Star Luke Parmentier Is Tom Lane State Farm Insurance Male Athlete Of Month For CM

April 5 2022 at 5:23 PM

BETHALTO – The Civic Memorial Eagles found themselves down 4-0 and later on 6-2 after five innings...

Track and Field Star Sammy Hentrich Is Tucker Automotive Repair & Tire, Inc. Female Athlete Of Month For Marquette

April 5 2022 at 2:14 PM

ALTON - Marquette Catholic's Sammy Hentrich is off to a sensational start for the 2022 track and field...

Standout Wrestler Niemeyer Signs With Cornell, He Is Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athlete Of Month For Oilers

April 1 2022 at 1:35 PM

SEE VIDEO: WOOD RIVER - East Alton-Wood River High School had a big celebratory day for a memorable...

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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.