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D.J. Dutton Leads CM to Top Contender Status in Middle Distances - Is A Tom Lane State Farm Insurance Male Athlete Of Month

April 22 2024 at 2:57 PM

BELLEVILLE - Senior middle distance runner D.J. Dutton is off to a sensational start for the Civic...

Cheer Star Grace Maxfield Is A Stillwater Senior Living Female Athlete Of The Month

April 10 2024 at 3:32 PM

GRANITE CITY - Grace Maxfield is the type of athlete every coach wants on their team and every teacher...

Griffins' Gilbertson Secures A Byron, Carlson, Petri & Kalb Female Athlete Of Month Honor With Stellar Track Performance

April 9 2024 at 12:18 PM

GLEN CARBON - When it comes to hard work in track and field, few can stand up to Father McGivney Catholic...

After Accident, Inspiring Kennedy Eveans Defies Odds To Become A Tucker's Automotive Repair & Tire Female Athlete Of Month

April 9 2024 at 11:23 AM

ALTON - Words can’t explain the pride that parents Lea Eveans and Rocky Eveans, the Marquette...

Southwestern High Pitcher Adam Hale Is Off To Great Start, Is An Altonized Credit Union Male Athlete Of The Month

April 8 2024 at 3:31 PM

PIASA - Southwestern High senior pitcher Adam Hale is off to a great start on the mound with a 2-0...

Junior Striker Jose Perfect Fit For Tigers' Lineup, Is A Spencer Homes Female Athlete Of Month

April 8 2024 at 3:21 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Last season, Kate Jose was the leading scorer as a sophomore with Metro-East Lutheran...

Calista Stahlhut Is Poised For Breakout Season: She Is A Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athlete Of Month For Shells

April 5 2024 at 4:00 PM

ROXANA - Calista Stahlhut has been a fixture in the Roxana Shells girls softball lineup for four...

Lane Primed For Excellent Season In Sprints, Is A Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athlete of the Month for the Oilers

April 5 2024 at 1:36 PM

WOOD RIVER - East Alton-Wood River High School senior track person Kirk Lane is one of those who alway...

Dakota Armour Is Impressive At Plate and On Mound, Is A Stillwater Senior Living Male Athlete Of Month For Warriors

April 4 2024 at 3:35 PM

GRANITE CITY - Granite City High senior baseball player Dakota Armour had a great day in the Warriors'...

McGivney Pitcher Mason Holmes Is Off To Strong Start, Is A Byron, Carlson, Petri and Kalb Male Athlete of Month For Griffins

April 4 2024 at 3:13 PM

GLEN CARBON - Junior Mason Holmes had an impressive outing in the Griffins' season opener on March...

Camey Adams Shines At EA-WR, She Is A Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athlete Of The Month

April 3 2024 at 4:10 PM

WOOD RIVER - Junior Camey Adams is an outstanding East Alton-Wood River High School student-athlete....

Josh Hodge Releases Top-Notch Discus Throw Already, He Is A Tom Lane State Farm Insurance Male Athlete Of The Month

March 31 2024 at 5:00 PM

BETHALTO - Josh Hodge is the kind of young man that anyone would want in not only all the sports he...

Heafner Has Strong Start On The Mound - Is A Sparklight Internet Athlete Of The Month For The Panthers

March 28 2024 at 10:00 AM

JERSEYVILLE - Senior Easton Heafner is already showing promise of another solid baseball season wit...

Elias Thies Back To Business After Injury - Is A Midwest Members Credit Union Athlete Of The Month For Roxana

March 28 2024 at 9:36 AM

ROXANA - Senior Elias Thies already had two years of varsity baseball experience and was looking...

Huddleston Is Top-Notch Athlete For CM, Is A Tom Lane State Farm Insurance Female Athlete Of Month

March 26 2024 at 1:53 PM

BETHALTO - Avery Huddleston is a top-notch athlete for Civic Memorial High School. She was a mainstay...

Copeland Key Baseball Player For Oilers, Is A Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athlete Of Month

March 25 2024 at 7:01 AM

WOOD RIVER- Senior Hayden Copeland is one of East Alton-Wood River's top baseball players this season...

Jillian Lane Is Key Returnee For Edwardsville Softball Team, Is A Tigers' Female Athlete Of Month

March 12 2024 at 3:04 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Senior outfielder Jillian Lane is one of the top returning players for Edwardsville...

Shells' Daisy Daugherty Poised For Bright Future After Her 2023-2024 Efforts, Is A Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athlete of Month

March 8 2024 at 4:43 PM

ROXANA - Daisy Daugherty is a sophomore who has a very bright future ahead on the basketball court...

Sean Williams True Leader For Explorers, He Is A Tucker's Automotive Repair and Tire Male Athlete Of Month

March 6 2024 at 3:18 PM

ALTON - Marquette Catholic senior guard Sean Williams was a big component in the Explorers’ outstandin...

Elliott A Key For the Redbirds, Is An Auto Butler Male Athlete Of Month

March 6 2024 at 12:07 PM

ALTON - Alton junior guard Hassani Elliott is a player loaded with talent and will return for the...

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.