Athlete of the Month: Celebrating Excellence in Local Sports Teams

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Volleyball Standout Kaylyn 'Shorty' Dixon Is Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athlete of the Month For Roxana

October 28 2021 at 11:46 AM

ROXANA - Junior Roxana High School girls volleyball standout Kaylyn "Shorty" Dixon is completing...

Junior Volleyball Player Kari Krueger Is Quality Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram of Jerseyville Female Athlete of the Month For JCHS

October 27 2021 at 4:50 PM

JERSEYVILLE - Junior volleyball player Kari Krueger was one of the key players for Jersey Community...

Redbirds' Cross Country Star Parker Mayhew Is Auto Butler Male Athlete Of The Month For Alton High

October 25 2021 at 11:25 AM

ALTON - Alton High School sophomore Parker Mayhew is a standout athlete in both cross country and tenni...

Senior Multi-Sport Athlete Carson Reef Is Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athlete Of The Month At East Alton-Wood River High School

October 21 2021 at 2:44 PM

WOOD RIVER - Senior Carson Reef is a multi-sport fall athlete at East Alton-Wood River High School...

State Qualifier: Monica Wendle's Positive Approach Brings Her Great Success, She Is Jeff Lauritzen-Country Financial Marquette Female Athlete Of Month

October 19 2021 at 3:09 PM

ALTON - Senior Monica Wendle is the type of student-athlete any coach would love to have on their...

Junior Star Running Back Jordan Bush Is iCAN Clinic Male Athlete of the Month For EHS

October 15 2021 at 4:37 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Edwardsville High School's junior running back Jordan Bush has a nose for the end...

Receiver Kellen Brnfre Has Big Game, Scoring Four Touchdowns, Passing For Fifth In Win Over Lancers, Is iCAN Clinic Male Athlete Of The Month At EHS

October 15 2021 at 4:01 PM

BELLEVILLE - Edwardsville High School sophomore wide receiver Kellen Brnfre had a big game for the...

Senior Soccer Player Cody Miller Is Jeff Lauritzen-County Financial Male Athlete Of The Month For Marquette Catholic High School

October 15 2021 at 3:43 PM

By COLIN FEENEY ALTON - Senior striker Cody Miller is one of the key players for Marquette Catholic...

Junior Cross Country Runner McKenna Getta Is Bassett Law Office Female Athlete Of The Month At Metro-East Lutheran High School

October 15 2021 at 10:51 AM

EDWARDSVILLE - Junior cross country runner McKenna Getta is currently enjoying a successful season...

Senior Volleyball Player JaLynn Thompson Is Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athlete Of The Month At East Alton-Wood River High School

October 14 2021 at 1:01 PM

WOOD RIVER - Senior girls volleyball player JaLynn Thompson is one of the leaders for the East Alton-Wood...

Senior Golfer Mason Seymour Is Quality Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram Of Jerseyville Male Athlete Of The Month For Jersey Community High School

October 14 2021 at 11:02 AM

JERSEYVILLE - Senior golfer Mason Seymour made history for Jersey Community High School by qualifying...

Senior Defender Collin Jose Is Hard-Working, Dependable Player, Is Bassett Law Office Male Athlete Of Month For Metro-East Lutheran High School

October 14 2021 at 10:23 AM

EDWARDSVILLE - Senior defender Collin Jose has emerged as one of the best and most dependable players...

Three-Sports Star Ella Stepanek Is Stillwater Senior Living Center Female Athlete of the Month For GCHS

October 4 2021 at 4:45 PM

GRANITE CITY - Granite City's three-sports star Ella Stepanek is the kind of athlete every coach...

Football Player Connor House Is Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athlete Of Month For Roxana

October 4 2021 at 4:37 PM

ROXANA - Senior Connor House, a guard/defensive tackle, has been a mainstay for the Roxana football...

Runner Riley Strack Is Byron, Carlson, Petri, and Kalp, Male Athlete Of The Month For Father McGivney

October 4 2021 at 10:46 AM

GLEN CARBON - Junior cross country runner Riley Strack has enjoyed a very good season for Father McGivney...

Freshman Cross Country Runner Elena Rybak Is Byron, Carlson, Petri and Kalp, LLC, Father McGivney Catholic High Female Athlete Of Month

October 4 2021 at 10:27 AM

GLEN CARBON - Freshman cross country runner Elena Rybak has introduced herself to the local scene i...

Senior Volleyball Player Sammie Malley Is Quality Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram Of Jerseyville Female Athlete Of The Month For Jersey Community High

October 4 2021 at 7:11 AM

JERSEYVILLE - Senior volleyball player Sammie Malley has become one of the key players for Jersey Communit...

Junior Keith Gilchrese Provides Leadership For Young Rebirds Football Team, Is Auto Butler Male Athlete Of The Month For AHS

October 3 2021 at 3:18 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Alton High School junior running back and linebacker Keith Gilchrese has emerged as...

Multi-Sport Star/Scholar Nathan Butler Is Ronald Harris-Farmer's Insurance Co-Metro East Lutheran Male Athlete Of Month

October 2 2021 at 7:41 AM

EDWARDSVILLE - If any high school senior could ever be described with the two words “athlete”...

Soccer/Wrestling Standout Caiden Downs Is Ronald Harris-Farmer's Market Metro East Lutheran High School Co-Male Athlete Of The Month

October 2 2021 at 7:40 AM

EDWARDSVILLE - Metro East Lutheran High School co-boys soccer captain Caiden Downs is a multi-sport...

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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.