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Senior Forward Makes Big Return To Tigers' Lineup, Is iCAN Clinic Female Athlete Of Month For EHS

January 22 2022 at 7:35 AM

EDWARDSVILLE - Senior forward Elle Evans has returned to the Edwardsville girls basketball lineup...

Freshman Basketball Player Kiyoko Proctor Helps Lead Alton To Best Start Since 1991-92, Is Auto Butler Female Athlete Of The Month For Redbirds

January 19 2022 at 10:22 AM

ALTON - Freshman point guard Kiyoko Proctor has made the transition from middle school to high school...

Cheerleader Riley Shook Is Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athlete Of The Month For Oilers

January 17 2022 at 1:20 PM

WOOD RIVER - East Alton-Wood River High School cheerleader senior Riley Shook has been a key component...

Basketball Player Riley Zumwalt Is Byron, Carlson, Petri & Kalp Father McGivney Female Athlete of the Month

January 17 2022 at 12:56 PM

GLEN CARBON - Senior guard Riley Zumwalt has been a big key to Father McGivney Catholic High School's...

Dancer Carmen Isringhausen Is Tucker's Automotive Repair & Tire Female Athlete Of Month For Marquette

January 12 2022 at 2:57 PM

ALTON - Carmen Isringhausen has been a dance participant since she was 3 years old. The Marquette...

Basketball Player Jordan Bush Has Big Game, Is iCAN Clinic Male Athlete Of Month For EHS

January 12 2022 at 9:57 AM

EDWARDSVILLE - Edwardsville High boys basketball junior forward Jordan Bush came up big in the late...

Basketball Star Kelbie Zupan Is Tom Lane State Farm Insurance Female Athlete Of Month For Civic Memorial High School

January 11 2022 at 2:35 PM

BETHALTO - Senior Kelbie Zupan is off to a strong start this season with the Civic Memorial girls...

Basketball Player Hank Bouillon Is Altonized Community Federal Credit Union Male Athlete of the Month For Birds

January 11 2022 at 9:48 AM

PIASA - Hank Bouillon, a Southwestern High School junior, is one who loves the game of basketball....

Parker Macias Is Tucker's Automotive Repair & Tire Male Athlete Of Month For Marquette Catholic High School

January 10 2022 at 10:05 AM

ALTON - Marquette Catholic junior Parker Macias has been a key cog in the Explorers' boys basketball...

Blakely Hockett Has Stepped Up In Key Ways For EHS Girls Basketball Team, Is iCAN Clinic Female Athlete Of Month

January 7 2022 at 5:47 AM

COLLINSVILLE - Edwardsville girls basketball player Blakely Hockett has stepped up into a key role...

Junior Olivia Durbin Is Making Big Contributions To CM Girls Basketball, Is Tom Lane State Farm Eagles' Female Athlete Of Month

January 7 2022 at 4:52 AM

BETHALTO - Junior girls basketball player Olivia Durbin has emerged as an important player for Civic...

Basketball/Football Star Seth Slayden Is Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athlete Of Month For EA-WR

January 2 2022 at 3:05 PM

WOOD RIVER - When East Alton-Wood River and Roxana collide in football or basketball, the Oilers Set...

Standout Athlete Evan Wells Is Midwest Members Credit Union Roxana High Male Athlete Of Month

January 2 2022 at 2:44 PM

ROXANA - Sophomore running back Evan Wells enjoyed a very successful football season for Roxana High...

Wrestling/Football Star Miguel Gonzalez Is Tom Lane State Farm Male Athlete Of Month For CM

January 2 2022 at 11:22 AM

BETHALTO – Civic Memorial football player Miguel Gonzalez has made a strong transition from footbal...

Basketball Player Bennett Briles is Metro East Lutheran High School Male Athlete Of The Month

January 1 2022 at 10:29 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Basketball is forward Bennett Briles' best sport for the Metro East Lutheran High School...

Ella Stepanek Is Model Student-Athlete At GCHS, She Is Stillwater Senior Living Female Athlete Of Month For Warriors

January 1 2022 at 2:45 PM

GRANITE CITY - Senior Ella Stepanek is a well-recognized name in Granite City. In every sports...

Braden Kline Has Strong Holiday Tourney, Is One Of Jeff Lauritzen-Country Financial Marquette Catholic Male Athletes of Month

December 30 2021 at 4:06 PM

ALTON – Marquette Explorers basketball season is underway and sophomore guard Braden Kline ha...

Warriors Post Strong Effort In Collinsville Holiday Tourney, The Team Members Are Stillwater Senior Living Male Athletes Of Month For GCHS

December 30 2021 at 2:06 PM

COLLINSVILLE - The Granite City Warriors show great promise for the remainder of the season under...

Wrestler Jason Shaw Is Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athlete Of Month For EA-WR

December 30 2021 at 10:50 AM

WOOD RIVER - East Alton-Wood River High School senior Jason Shaw leads the entire tournament field...

Senior Competitive Cheerleader Alexis Brigman Is Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athlete Of The Month For East Alton-Wood River High School

December 30 2021 at 10:38 AM

WOOD RIVER - Although the routines and stunts are there for everyone to see on the sidelines during...

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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.