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Sprinter Sets Personal Bests, Wins Multiple Events This Season, Is An Auto Butler Male Athlete Of Month For Alton

May 2 2024 at 1:27 PM

BELLEVILLE - Senior sprinter Sam Elliott-Barnes is a great 2024 outdoor track season. Elliott-Barnes...

Distance Standout Wyman Signs With Truman State, She Is An Altonized Community Federal Credit Union Female Athlete Of Month

April 30 2024 at 4:11 PM

PIASA - Southwestern distance star Emma Wyman recently made her official college selection at Truman...

Russian and Spanish Students Excel in Metro East Track Team, Mark and Rodrigo Are BJ's Printables Male Athletes Of Month

April 30 2024 at 3:41 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Two foreign exchange students - Mark Chernianskii of Russia and Rodrigo Fuertes of Spai...

Edwardsville's Nelson Determined to Excel, Support Team: She Is A Spencer Homes Female Athlete Of Month

April 30 2024 at 3:01 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Edwardsville softball pitcher Riley Nelson has been consistent throughout the 2024...

Joe Chiarodo: From The Pitcher's Mound To Outfield, A True Dual Threat!, He Is A Spencer Homes Male Athlete Of Month For Tigers

April 30 2024 at 2:37 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Edwardsville High pitcher and outfielder Joe Chiarodo is having another stellar season...

Hardworking Allison Waller Dominates in Multiple Soccer Positions, She Is A BJ's Printables Female Athlete Of Month For Kinights

April 30 2024 at 11:31 AM

EDWARDSVILLE - Co-captain Allison Waller recently scored three goals in a match against Salem. All...

Oilers' Gina Truax Shines at Madison County Track Meet, Secures Four Medals, Is A Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athlete Of Month

April 29 2024 at 4:57 PM

WOOD RIVER - Oilers sophomore Gina Truax had a fantastic day at Civic Memorial track recently in the...

CM Freshman Sensation Sarah Rider Dominates at County Track Meet, Is A Tom Lane State Farm Insurance Female Athlete Of The Month

April 29 2024 at 3:40 PM

BETHALTO - One of the best athletic performances of the spring season has been Civic Memorial freshman...

Senior Ashlyn Brown Eyes Career Strikeout Record, Is A Sparklight Female Athlete Of The Month For JCHS

April 29 2024 at 2:21 PM

JERSEYVILLE - Senior pitcher Ashlyn Brown is having a sensational season in 2024 on the mound...

Runner Ava Certa Signs With Quincy University, Shines As A Tucker’s Automotive Female Athlete Of Month

April 25 2024 at 4:08 PM

ALTON - Cross country and track and field runner Ava Certa has continued to show improvement in her...

Explorers' Scott Vickrey Signs With L&C To Play Baseball, He Is A Tucker's Automotive Repair & Tire Male Athlete Of The Month

April 25 2024 at 1:37 PM

ALTON - Marquette Catholic’s Scott Vickery has had a strong athletic career over his four year...

Area Talent Mike Wilson Signs with L&C Golf Team, He Is A Tucker's Automotive Repair & Tire Male Athlete Of Month

April 25 2024 at 1:32 PM

GODFREY - Marquette Catholic’s Mike Wilson has decided to continue his golf career at Lewis...

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...

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.