Athlete of the Month: Celebrating Excellence in Local Sports Teams

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Malik Allen's State Triple Jump Triumphs Highlight Stellar Senior Season: He Is A Spencer Homes Male Athlete Of Month

June 5 2024 at 3:43 PM

EDWARDSVILLE — One of the most exciting athletic performers in Edwardsville High School history...

Jersey Senior Sean Steinacher Excels in Shot Put and Discus; He Rates A Sparklight Male Athlete Of Month

June 5 2024 at 12:07 PM

JERSEY — Senior Sean Steinacher has wrapped up an exceptional athletic career at Jersey Community...

Jersey Soccer Goalie Lyons Wins Sparklight Athlete of the Month Award

June 5 2024 at 8:30 AM

JERSEYVILLE — Senior soccer goalie Lauren Lyons has been named a Sparklight Female Athlete of...

Marquette Tennis Team Boys Earn Tucker's Automotive Male Athlete Of Month Honors

June 4 2024 at 4:50 PM

ALTON - Marquette Catholic High School's tennis team has enjoyed a standout season, marked by impressive...

McGivney Girls Dominate to Win State Title, Team Rate As Byron, Carlson, Petri & Kalb Female Athletes of the Month

June 4 2024 at 4:24 PM

GLEN CARBON – The McGivney Catholic Lady Griffins etched their names into the history books wit...

Milla LeGette Shines In Track With Discus, Is A Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athlete Of The Month

June 3 2024 at 4:34 PM

WOOD RIVER - East Alton-Wood River's Milla LeGette has one more year to participate in girls track...

Karly Davenport Shatters Marquette Catholic Record; She Is A Tucker's Automotive Repair & Tire Female Athlete Of The Month

June 3 2024 at 2:40 PM

ALTON - Sophomore Karly Davenport finished the 2024 season with a qualification to state. She twice...

Savanhna Kammanyvong Has Another Strong Season For Granite City Girls Soccer Team, Is A Stillwater Senior Living Female Athlete Of Month

June 2 2024 at 12:35 PM

ALTON - Junior striker Savanhna Kammanyvong had another successful year with the Granite City High...

Joshua Fields Signs With Maryville University Track and Field, Is A BJ's Printables Male Athlete Of Month For MELHS

May 31 2024 at 4:21 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Joshua Fields of Metro East Lutheran High School recently completed a strong outdoor...

Edwardsville Girls Softball Seniors Leave Lasting Legacy: The Four Are Spencer Homes Female Athletes Of Month

May 29 2024 at 3:04 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Edwardsville girls softball seniors - Jillian Lane, Jilian Hawkes, Reese McNamara and...

Edwardsville's Tony Eberlin Pitches A One-Hit Gem, He Is A Spencer Homes Male Athlete Of Month

May 28 2024 at 11:45 AM

EDWARDSVILLE - Tony Eberlin, a sophomore who's emerging as a major pitching prospect for the Edwardsville...

Explorers Soccer Girls Conclude Stellar Season: Are Tucker's Automotive Repair & Tire Female Athletes Of Month

May 21 2024 at 3:19 PM

ALTON - Marquette Catholic's girls' soccer squad concluded a remarkable year recently with a 15-8-1...

Sophomore Star: Alyssa Bivens Shines for Knights Soccer Team, Is BJ's Printables Female Athlete Of Month

May 15 2024 at 3:22 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Metro East Lutheran’s Alyssa Bivens and her fellow captain and teammate Alison...

Griffins' Jane Cummins Advances to State in Three Track Events: She Is A Byron, Carlson, Petri and Kalb Female Athlete Of Month

May 14 2024 at 11:52 AM

GLEN CARBON - Day in day out, meet after meet, Father McGivney Catholic junior Jane Cummins has been...

Sophomore Sensation: Bonner Shines In Wrestling, She Is A Stillwater Senior Living Female Athlete Of Month

May 9 2024 at 3:25 PM

GRANITE CITY - Sophomore Ma’Kayla Bonner had a tremendous season for the Granite City High wrestling...

Roxana 4 x 400 Relay Breaks Mark Held Since 1961: Shells Are Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athletes Of Month

May 9 2024 at 2:58 PM

ROXANA - The Roxana 4 x 400 team has made history in the 2024 outdoor track and field season. The...

Nathan Hopper Is A Top Contributor For Warriors Baseball, Is A Stillwater Senior Living Male Athlete Of Month

May 8 2024 at 5:08 PM

GRANITE CITY - Nathan Hopper, a junior for the Granite City baseball team, has been one of the...

Kannon Kamp: A Pivotal Force in McGivney’s Quest for Glory: He Is A Byron, Carlson, Petri & Kalb Male Athlete of Month

May 8 2024 at 4:03 PM

GLEN CARBON - Junior outfielder Kannon Kamp has a .330 batting average for Father McGivney Catholic's...

Piasa Birds Senior Boys Baseball Players Have Extraordinary Year, Are Altonized Community Federal Credit Union Male Athletes Of Month

May 8 2024 at 3:43 PM

PIASA - Southwestern's boys' baseball team is very senior-dominated with nine on the team. The boys...

Maddy Seymour Leads Piasa Birds To Success, Is An Altonized Community Federal Credit Union Female Athlete Of Month

May 7 2024 at 11:13 AM

PIASA - Maddy Seymour has played a pivotal role on Southwestern High School's girls' softball squad...

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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.