Athlete of the Month: Celebrating Excellence in Local Sports Teams

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Altonized Community Federal Credit Union Male Athlete Of Month: Holoman Leads Ground Attack In Piasa Birds Shutout Win

September 4 2026 at 10:38 AM

PIASA — Jerion Holoman, a 6-foot-3, 185-pound tight end/linebacker, led the Piasa Birds on...

Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athlete Of The Month For Oilers: Senior Peyton Adams Celebrated For Volleyball Dedication

September 3 2026 at 2:31 PM

WOOD RIVER - Peyton Adams, a senior at East Alton-Wood River High, is being recognized for volleyball...

Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athlete Of The Month: Brady Barker Rises To Captain Role At East Alton-Wood River

September 3 2026 at 2:30 PM

WOOD RIVER - Brady Barker, a senior at East Alton-Wood River High, is being recognized this year...

Altonized Community Federal Credit Union Female Athlete Of The Month: Briann Anderson Is A Key For Southwestern Volleyball Up Front

September 3 2026 at 1:51 PM

PIASA - Southwestern High School senior outside hitter Briann Anderson, No. 16, received praise...

Altonized Community Federal Credit Union Male Athlete Of Month: Three-Sport Standout Carter Watson Leads Southwestern Offense

September 3 2026 at 1:33 PM

PIASA — Carter Watson, a 6-foot-3 junior quarterback for the Southwestern Piasa Birds, has been...

Sparklight Male Athletes Of Month; Jersey Boys Soccer Team Captures Second Straight East Alton-Wood River Title

September 1 2026 at 3:03 PM

WOOD RIVER — For the second straight year, Jersey’s boys soccer team left Wood River wit...

BJ's Printables Male Athlete Of Month For MELHS: Schilbe Returns As Starting Quarterback For Knights

September 1 2026 at 11:25 AM

EDWARDSVILLE — Ben Schilbe, the quarterback for Metro-East Lutheran’s eight-man football...

The Eardley Agency Male Athletes Of Month: Alton Boys Soccer Team, Coach Toby Henesey Sparks Early Optimism

August 31 2026 at 2:43 PM

ALTON — Alton’s boys soccer team earned its first win over rival Collinsville since 2012...

Tucker's Automotive Repair & Tire Male Athletes Of The Month: Marquette Catholic Soccer Moves To 4-0

August 31 2026 at 2:34 PM

GODFREY — Marquette Catholic handled the city rivalry atmosphere at Piasa Motor Fuels Field...

Tom Lane State Farm Insurance Female Athletes Of The Month: Civic Memorial Volleyball Surges To 4-0 Under Head Coach Jack Grimm

August 28 2026 at 1:55 PM

MARYVILLE - New Civic Memorial girls volleyball coach Jack Grimm said he was “absolutely thrilled”...

Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athlete Of The Month: East Alton-Wood River High Senior Nevaeh Flowers Celebrated For Volleyball Dedication

August 27 2026 at 2:07 PM

WOOD RIVER - Nevaeh Flowers has spent years building the qualities that now define her volleyball...

Edison's Entertainment Complex Male Athlete Of Month: Logan Garman Is Key Offensive Lineman For Edwardsville Football Team

August 26 2026 at 4:19 PM

EDWARDSVILLE — Logan Garman, a senior guard on the Edwardsville football team’s offensive...

Edison's Entertainment Complex Female Athlete Of Month For Tigers: Madelyn Ohlau Will Be Senior Leader For Her Team

August 26 2026 at 1:09 PM

EDWARDSVILLE — Madelyn Ohlau, a four-year varsity player for the Edwardsville High School...

Tom Lane State Farm Insurance Male Athlete Of The Month: Grady Farrell Emerges As Three-Sport Force For Eagles

August 26 2026 at 9:49 AM

BETHALTO — Grady Farrell, a member of the Civic Memorial High School Class of 2027, has...

Tucker's Automotive Repair & Tire Female Athletes Of Month: Three Marquette Golfers Earn All Tournament Honors

August 19 2026 at 11:49 AM

ALTON - The Marquette girls golf team turned in a 339 to place second among Class 1A schools and...

Sparklight Male Athletes Of The Month For Jersey: Panthers Golf Takes Third Behind Robinson’s Winning Round

August 18 2026 at 11:56 AM

JERSEYVILLE - The Jersey Community High School boys golf team opened its season Monday,...

Stillwater Senior Living Male Athlete Of Month For The Warriors: Kaysen Emerson Will Be Key Runner And Receiver For His Team

August 16 2026 at 9:59 PM

GRANITE CITY — Kaysen Emerson, a senior running back and wide receiver for Granite City, said...

Sparklight Male Athletes Of The Month: Jersey Panthers Trap Team Captures USA Clay Conference Title

August 14 2026 at 2:03 PM

JERSEYVILLE - A conference title capped the season for the Jersey Panthers Trap Team, which Jersey...

Stillwater Senior Living Male Athlete Of The Month: Senior Quarterback Jesus Atilano Will Lead Granite City Into Battle This Season

August 13 2026 at 2:04 PM

GRANITE CITY - Senior quarterback Jesus Atilano is entering the 2026 football season at Granite Cit...

Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athlete Of The Month: Roxana Standout Max Autery Heads To Quincy University Baseball

August 11 2026 at 11:41 AM

ROXANA - Max Autery gave Roxana baseball a steady presence behind the plate and production throughout...

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.