Athlete of the Month: Celebrating Excellence in Local Sports Teams

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Spencer Homes Male Athlete Of The Month: Jax Andreas Emerges As Important Addition To Edwardsville's Pitching Staff

May 14 2026 at 12:11 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Jax Andreas is a senior pitcher who has emerged as an important addition to the pitching...

Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athletes Of Month: The Roxana Boys Track and Field Team - Conference Champs

May 13 2026 at 3:13 PM

ROXANA - Roxana dominated the Cahokia Conference Meet Mississippi Division on Tuesday, May 12, 2026,...

Tucker's Automotive Repair & Tire Female Athletes of the Month: Marquette Catholic Girls Track Captures Third at Gateway Meet

May 13 2026 at 1:28 PM

GLEN CARBON - Marquette Catholic's girls track and field squad tallied 98 points and placed third...

BJ's Printables Male Athlete Of The Month: Metro East Lutheran High Boys Secure Gateway Conference Track and Field Title

May 13 2026 at 12:11 PM

GLEN CARBON - The Metro East High Lutheran School track and field boys captured the team title at...

BJ's Printables Female Athletes Of The Month: MELHS Girls Track and Field Squad Shines In Conference Meet

May 13 2026 at 11:36 AM

GLEN CARBON - Metro East Lutheran's track and field girls posted 69 points as a team in the recent...

Byron, Carlson, Petri & Kalb Male Athletes Of The Month: Father McGIvney Boys Shine In Gateway Conference Track and Field Meet

May 12 2026 at 4:12 PM

GLEN CARBON - Rainy conditions set the backdrop for a strong day from Father McGivney Catholic High...

Sparklight Female Athlete Of The Month: Jersey Panthers Crush Highland As Anna Kribs Sets New Records

May 12 2026 at 1:36 PM

JERSEYVILLE — Jersey junior softball sensation Anna Kribs delivered a record-setting performance...

Stillwater Senior Living Male Athlete Of Month: Pitcher Terry Has Dominant Week For Granite City's Baseball Squad

May 12 2026 at 11:42 AM

GRANITE CITY - Granite City High junior pitcher Michael Terry put together a dominant stretch on...

Tom Lane State Farm Insurance Female Athletes Of The Month: Burton, Wade, Celebrated On Senior Night

May 12 2026 at 11:14 AM

BETHALTO - Civic Memorial High School will recognize seniors at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday, May...

Video Included: Sparklight Female Athlete Of The Month: Panthers' Weirich Is Magnificent In No-Hit Performance Against Explorers

May 11 2026 at 3:42 PM

JERSEYVILLE - Paxton Weirich delivered a no-hit performance and helped power Jersey to a 15-0 win...

Byron, Carlson, Petri & Kalb Female Athlete Of Month: Mira Ahlvers Signs with Lincoln Land Community College Soccer

May 10 2026 at 9:49 PM

GLEN CARBON - Mira Ahlvers has taken the next step in her soccer career, signing with Lincoln Land...

Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athlete Of The Month: Downs Combines Athleticism/Academics for Well-Rounded High School Career

May 5 2026 at 3:32 PM

WOOD RIVER - Jerald Downs, a junior at East Alton-Wood River High School, is being recognized for...

Byron, Carlson, Petri & Kalb Male Athletes Of The Month: Griffins Boys Volleyball Team Secures Second-Place Trophy

May 5 2026 at 1:32 PM

GLEN CARBON - Father McGivney Catholic High School’s boys volleyball team earned...

Byron, Carlson, Petri & Kalb Female Athlete Of Month: Father McGivney Softball Star Grenzebach Signs Letter of Intent

May 5 2026 at 12:09 PM

GLEN CARBON — Avery Grenzebach, a Father McGivney senior, signed a letter of intent Monday...

Stillwater Senior Living Female Athlete Of Month: Megan Sykes Is Also Scholar-Athlete Of Year At Granite

May 5 2026 at 10:15 AM

GRANITE CITY – Senior Megan Sykes was named the 2025-26 Granite City High School Scholar-Athlete...

Byron, Carlson, Petri & Kalb Female Athlete Of Month: Sofia Rossetto Scores Last-Minute Equalizer In Thrilling Draw At Edwardsville

May 4 2026 at 4:38 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Sofia Rossetto is a senior striker for the girls' soccer team at Father McGivney...

Sparklight Male Athletes Of The Month: Jersey Senior Boys Track and Field Members Recognized

April 30 2026 at 2:38 PM

JERSEYVILLE — On a night set aside to recognize the end of a season and a high school chapter,...

Sparklight Female Athletes Of The Month: Panthers Senior Athletes Shine in Jersey Community High School Track and Field Meet

April 30 2026 at 2:38 PM

JERSEYVILLE — Jersey Community High School’s girls track and field team...

Altonized Community Federal Credit Union Female Athlete Of Month: After a Standout Career at Southwestern, Maci Timpe Signs With L&C

April 30 2026 at 10:26 AM

PIASA - Maci Timpe signed a letter of intent to play softball at Lewis and Clark Community College,...

Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athlete Of The Month: Dalton Carriker Excels in Baseball and Football at Roxana High

April 29 2026 at 4:05 PM

ROXANA - Roxana High School senior Dalton Carriker is concluding his athletic career in style this...

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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.