Athlete of the Month: Celebrating Excellence in Local Sports Teams

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

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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...

Edison's Entertainment Complex Female Athlete Of The Month: Serena Shapiro Powers Edwardsville Flag Football In Unbeaten Season

October 8 2026 at 2:34 PM

EDWARDSVILLE — Sophomore wide receiver Serena Shapiro helped Edwardsville High School’s...

Altonized Community Federal Credit Union Female Athlete Of The Month: Piasa Birds' Sophomore Maddie Pruitt Strengthens Her Presence At Net

October 7 2026 at 4:10 PM

PIASA - Southwestern sophomore Maddie Pruitt has grown into a stronger presence at the net in the 202...

Midwest Members Male Athlete Of The Month For Roxana: Sophomore Myles Bertoletti Qualifies For IHSA State Golf

October 7 2026 at 3:51 PM

WATERLOO - Roxana sophomore golfer Myles Bertoletti shot a 79 at the Waterloo Sectional to qualify...

The Eardley Agency Male Athlete Of The Month: Redbirds' Landon Mayer Returns To State After Dramatic Lockport Finish

October 6 2026 at 2:43 PM

ALTON - Alton’s Landon Mayer secured the final state qualifying spot on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026,...

Sparklight Male Athlete Of The Month: Adam Robinson Has Another Big Day, Advances To State Golf Tournament

October 6 2026 at 2:14 PM

QUINCY - Jersey Community High School freshman Adam Robinson is headed to the IHSA Stat...

Tom Lane State Farm Insurance Male Athletes Of The Month: Civic Memorial Football Seniors Are Recognized

October 6 2026 at 10:26 AM

BETHALTO — Civic Memorial High School honored its senior football players while celebrating...

Edison's Entertainment Complex Female Athlete Of Month: Jess Sever Has Made Important Contributions To Edwardsville Girls Flag Football Team

October 5 2026 at 2:20 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Jess Sever is a sophomore wide receiver for the Edwardsville girls flag football tea...

Tucker's Automotive Repair & Tire Female Athlete Of The Month: Explorers Take Second Consecutive Riverton Volleyball Tournament Title

October 5 2026 at 2:07 PM

ALTON - Marquette Catholic's varsity volleyball team claimed its second consecutive Riverton Tournamen...

The Eardley Agency LLC Alton High Female Athletes Of The Month: Redbird Senior Girls Continue Strong Success

October 5 2026 at 10:47 AM

ALTON - Six Redbirds seniors marked Senior Night with straight-set victories at home this past week,...

Stillwater Senior Living Male Athletes Of Month: The Granite City Football Seniors Set Stage For Future

October 2 2026 at 4:23 PM

GRANITE CITY - The Granite City High School Warriors opened Senior Night against Alton on Sept....

Sparklight Female Athletes Of The Month: Jersey Cross Country Girls Capture Alton Invite Team Title

September 28 2026 at 1:51 PM

GODFREY — Brenley Kelly and Amelia Jumper finished first and second to lead Jersey Community...

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.