Athlete of the Month: Celebrating Excellence in Local Sports Teams

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Catcher Luke Deakos Signs His Letter Of Intent To Play Baseball At Ave Maria University, Is McGivney Athlete of Month

May 1 2021 at 8:18 AM

GLEN CARBON - Father McGivney’s Luke Deakos signed his letter of intent to play baseball...

Junior Libero Bailey Washam Is Father McGivney Catholic High School Athlete Of The Month

May 1 2021 at 8:13 AM

GLEN CARBON - Bailey Washam, a junior libero for the girls volleyball team at Father McGivney Catholic...

Kristine Lauritzen, One Of Explorers' Best Volleyball Players, Is Jeff Lauritzen-Country Financial Female Athlete Of the Month

May 1 2021 at 7:05 AM

GLEN CARBON - Marquette Catholic senior volleyball player Kristine Lauritzen enjoyed her final season...

Wide Receiver/Defensive Back Braeden Wells Is Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athlete Of Month For Roxana High School

April 30 2021 at 9:00 PM

ROXANA - Senior wide receiver and defensive back Braeden Wells had a very good season for the Roxana...

Sydney Baumgartner Is Altonized Community Federal Credit Union Southwestern High School Female Athlete Of Month

April 30 2021 at 1:00 AM

BRIGHTON - Senior Sydney Baumgartner has followed the family tradition as a Southwestern High School...

Baseball Player Erik Broekemeier Signs Letter Of Intent And Is Farmers Insurance Ronald Harris Male Athlete Of The Month For MELHS

April 29 2021 at 3:16 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - On Thursday, Metro East Lutheran High School baseball player Erik Broekemeier signed...

Cheerleader Tess Rosentreter Signs Her Letter Of Intent And Is Farmers Market Ronald Harris Female Athlete Of The Month For MELHS

April 29 2021 at 12:01 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Metro East Lutheran senior cheerleader Tess Rosentreter on Thursday signed her lette...

Sophomore Striker Emily Baker Is Auto Butler Female Athlete Of The Month For Alton High School

April 29 2021 at 5:04 AM

EDWARDSVILLE - Sophomore striker Emily Baker is off to a good start for the girls soccer team at Alton...

Sophomore Track Runner Isabella Dugger Is Tom Lane State Farm Female Athlete Of Month For Civic Memorial High School

April 28 2021 at 2:24 PM

BETHALTO - Civic Memorial’s Isabella Dugger has been a standout in track and field since...

Senior Baseball Player Brendan McKechan is Stillwater Senior Living Male Athlete Of The Month For Granite City High School

April 27 2021 at 4:27 AM

GRANITE CITY - Senior baseball player Brendan McKechan is off to a very good start for Granite City...

Versatile swimmer Autumn Grinter is iCAN Clinic Female Athlete of Month For Edwardsville High School

April 27 2021 at 4:19 AM

EDWARDSVILLE - Autumn Grinter, one of three standout triplet sisters who had successful careers...

Becky Patrick Has Intense Love For Softball, She Is Stillwater Senior Living Female Athlete of Month For Granite City

April 26 2021 at 1:43 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Becky Patrick, a senior outfielder for the Granite City High School softball team, i...

Track and Field Star Jayden Ulrich Is Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athlete Of Month For East Alton-Wood River High

April 23 2021 at 4:32 PM

WOOD RIVER - Senior track and field star Jayden Ulrich is off to a huge start with her first meet...

Softball Pitcher Ryleigh Owens Is iCAN Clinic Female Athlete of Month For Edwardsville High School

April 23 2021 at 4:00 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Edwardsville High softball pitcher Ryleigh Owens has had a sensational start, with ...

Multi-Sport Athlete Mary Harkins Is Father McGivney High School Athlete Of The Month

April 23 2021 at 3:18 PM

GLEN CARBON - Mary Harkins has been a multi-sport athlete through her first two years at Father McGivney...

Quarterback Graham McAfoos Makes Valuable Contributions, is Auto Butler Male Athlete Of Month For Alton High School

April 23 2021 at 11:14 AM

ALTON - Sophomore quarterback Graham McAfoos played well splitting time with Keith Gilchrese in th...

Senior Volleyball Player Taylor Murray Is Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athlete Of The Month For East Alton-Wood River High School

April 21 2021 at 10:13 AM

WOOD RIVER - East Alton-Wood River High School senior volleyball/softball player Taylor Murray...

Senior Football Player Hunter Hargrave Is Tom Lane State Farm Male Athlete Of Month For Civic Memorial High School

April 20 2021 at 1:49 PM

BETHALTO - Civic Memorial High School senior Hunter Hargrave has been an exceptional player for...

Senior Football Player Gary Shemonia Is Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athlete Of The Month For East Alton-Wood River High School

April 20 2021 at 11:41 AM

WOOD RIVER - East Alton-Wood River High School senior football and baseball player Gary Shemonia...

Quarterback Ryan Hampton Has Big Game In Double OT Win, Is iCAN Clinic Male Athlete Of Month For Edwardsville High School

April 18 2021 at 12:15 PM

O'FALLON - For Edwardsville High School football quarterback Ryan Hampton, it was one of the biggest...

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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.