Athlete of the Month: Celebrating Excellence in Local Sports Teams

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The Eardley Agency Female Athlete Of Month: Freshman Swimmer Alvina Farley Has Promising Future At Alton

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EDWARDSVILLE - Alvina Farley, a freshman who swam for Alton High's girls team this season, had an...

Tucker's Automotive Repair & Tire Male Athlete Of The Month: Marquette's Carson Klasner Earns Sectional Berth With Fourth Place Regional Finish

November 9 2026 at 1:19 PM

ALTON - Carson Klasner of Marquette Catholic High School earned a sectional berth with a fourth-place...

Edison's Entertainment Complex Female Athletes Of The Month: Edwardsville Girls Make Cross Country History With Fourth at State

November 8 2026 at 8:01 PM

PEORIA — MacKenna Kerpan and Morgan Popelar earned all-state honors Saturday afternoon as Edwardsville...

Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athlete Of The Month: Roxana Senior Quarterback Cohen Dugan Has Another Great Season

November 8 2026 at 4:05 PM

ROXANA — Cohen Dugan has led the Roxana Shells' production and quarterbacking this season, throwing...

Altonized Community Federal Credit Union Female Athlete Of The Month For Piasa Birds: Girls Volleyball Player Hannah Mary Stands Out With Quickness

November 4 2026 at 2:40 PM

PIASA — Hannah Mary’s quickness and court coverage stood out to Southwestern head girl...

Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athlete Of The Month For Oilers: Blake Sorgea Earns Recognition For Soccer Leadership And Dedication

November 4 2026 at 2:27 PM

WOOD RIVER - East Alton-Wood River High senior Blake Sorgea is being recognized for his dedication...

Tom Lane State Farm Insurance Female Athlete Of The Month: Kaitlyn Ogden Helps Fuel Civic Memorial’s 23-Win Campaign

November 4 2026 at 11:10 AM

BETHALTO — Kaitlyn Ogden gave Civic Memorial’s girls volleyball team an aggressive option...

Stillwater Senior Living Female Athletes Of The Month: Granite City Cheerleaders Bring Teamwork to Winter Gear Drive

November 3 2026 at 9:28 AM

GRANITE CITY - Granite City High School cheerleaders spent two hours recently sorting more than 4,500...

Edison's Entertainment Complex Female Athletes Of Month: Edwardsville Girls Cross Country Captures Sectional

November 1 2026 at 8:43 AM

MOKENA — MacKenna Kerpan finished second and led three Edwardsville runners into the to...

The Eardley Agency LLC Alton Male Athlete Of The Month: Alton Wrestler Ethan Kennedy Takes Fifth at Super 32

October 30 2026 at 11:58 AM

ALTON — Ethan “Big Body” Kennedy, an East Elementary School student from Alton,...

Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athlete Of The Month: Maddie Stone Recognized After Four Years Of High School Volleyball

October 21 2026 at 7:00 AM

WOOD RIVER - For East Alton-Wood River senior Maddie Stone, four years of volleyball have brought friendship...

Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athlete Of The Month: Kami Batton Balances Volleyball Leadership With Academic Ambitions

October 20 2026 at 3:59 AM

WOOD RIVER - East Alton-Wood River senior Kami Batton is being recognized for volleyball, crediting...

Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athletes Of The Month: Roxana Girls Capture Second Straight Madison County Championship

October 16 2026 at 2:09 PM

ROXANA - Roxana’s girls cross country team won its second consecutive Madison County small-school...

Tucker's Automotive Repair & Tire Male Athlete Of The Month: Longstreet Gives Marquette Explosive Options On Ground and In Air

October 15 2026 at 4:20 PM

ALTON - Junior Don’Tay Longstreet is giving Marquette Catholic's football team an explosive...

Byron, Johnson, Carlson & Kalb Male Athlete Of The Month: McGivney Senior Gabe Thiems Earns Recognition After Record Run

October 15 2026 at 1:16 PM

GLEN CARBON - Father McGivney senior Gabe Thiems finished 12th in 17 minutes, 43 seconds at the Gatewa...

Byron, Carlson, Petri & Kalb Female Athletes Of The Month: Ainsley Turkington, Bella Redenius and McKenzie Jones Are Team Leaders

October 14 2026 at 2:31 PM

GLEN CARBON - The Father McGivney Catholic Lady Griffins earned a second-place team finish recently...

Edison's Entertainment Complex Male Athlete Of The Month: Nicholson Makes Eight Straight Carries Count For Edwardsville

October 13 2026 at 11:18 AM

EDWARDSVILLE — Senior reserve running back Jehki Nicholson made the most of his opportunity...

Edison's Entertainment Complex Male Athletes Of The Month: EHS Trap Team Shines With Multiple Perfect Scores In 2026 Fall Season

October 12 2026 at 11:03 AM

EDWARDSVILLE — A perfect round of 25 targets has become a recurring milestone for Edwardsville...

Tucker's Automotive Repair & Tire Female Athletes Of The Month: Marquette Catholic Caps Remarkable Girls Golf Season With Fifth at State

October 11 2026 at 8:44 AM

DECATUR — Marquette Catholic capped a remarkable girls golf season with a fifth-place finish...

Tom Lane State Farm Insurance Male Athlete Of Month: Triad Invitational Reveals Logan Kearbey’s Commitment To Cross Country Beyond The Clock

October 9 2026 at 2:37 PM

BETHALTO - Civic Memorial senior Logan Kearbey finished third at the Triad Invitational...

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.