Athlete of the Month: Celebrating Excellence in Local Sports Teams

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Mason Crump Dominates Football and Baseball for Roxana Shells, He Is A Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athlete Of Month

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ROXANA — Fullback Mason Crump has emerged as an offensive powerhouse for the Shells during...

Lilli Ray: A Standout Since Freshman Year Is A Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athlete Of Month

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ROXANA – Lilli Ray, a standout athlete at Roxana High School, has been recognized as the Midwest...

Explorers' Rising Star Eccles Runs Great Time, She Is A Tucker's Automotive Repair & Tire Female Athlete Of Month

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ALTON - Freshman Sabrina Eccles has quickly established herself as a rising star for Marquette Catholic's...

Senior Libero Kassler Drives Oilers’ 2024 Volleyball Success, She Is A Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athlete Of Month

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EAST ALTON – Jayde Kassler, a senior at East Alton-Wood River High School, is a key to the Oilers'...

Lauren Massey's Leadership Shines for Alton Redbirds Tennis - She Is An Auto Butler Female Athlete Of Month

September 17 2024 at 3:49 PM

ALTON - Lauren Massey has emerged as a pivotal figure for her Alton Redbirds' girls tennis team, providing...

Carson Jones Shines as Marquette Catholic's Golf Star, He Is A Tucker's Automotive Repair & Tire Male Athlete Of Month

September 17 2024 at 11:42 AM

ALTON — Carson Jones, a junior at Marquette Catholic High School, is being recognized for his...

Father McGivney Boys Place 12th at Peoria Cross Country Meet - They Are Byron, Carlson, Petri & Kalb Male Athletes of Month

September 16 2024 at 5:03 PM

PEORIA - The Father McGivney boys cross country squad placed 12th in the First To The Finish Meet Saturda...

Belle Peterbaugh Shines in Cross Country and Track, She Is A Sparklight Female Athlete of Month For Panthers

September 16 2024 at 2:52 PM

JERSEY - Belle Peterbaugh is off to an excellent start in cross country and concluded a track and fiel...

Eleven Personal Bests: Girls Shine At Peoria Meet, Griffins Are Byron, Carlson, Petri & Kalb Female Athletes Of Month

September 16 2024 at 1:43 PM

GLEN CARBON - The Father McGivney Catholic girls placed 12th in the 40 full girls teams and 424 runners...

Father McGivney's Mia Lieberman Shines in Volleyball Season: She Is A Byron, Carlson, Petri & Kalb Female Athlete Of Month

September 13 2024 at 11:08 AM

GLEN CARBON - Mia Lieberman, a standout 6-foot middle hitter for Father McGivney Catholic, has been...

Matt Bruce Balances Golf and Academics for Stellar Career; He Is A Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athlete Of Month

September 12 2024 at 3:08 PM

EAST ALTON — Matt Bruce, a senior at East Alton-Wood River High School (EAWR), has been recognized...

Goalkeeper Patrick Henesey Has Been Key In Alton Boys Soccer Resurgence, He Is An Auto Butler Male Athlete Of Month

September 10 2024 at 2:18 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Patrick Henesey, a sophomore goalkeeper for the Alton boys soccer team, has...

Five High Schoolers Volunteer as Middle School Softball Coaches: They Are Altonized Community Federal Credit Union Female Athletes Of Month

September 5 2024 at 3:07 PM

PIASA - Amanda Edwards is a very successful high school and middle school girls softball coach at Southwester...

Metro East Lutheran's Taylor Maack Shines in Three Sports: She Is A BJ's Printables Female Athlete of Month For Knights

September 5 2024 at 2:27 PM

EDWARDSVILLE — Taylor Maack, a sophomore at Metro East Lutheran High School in Edwardsville,...

Versatile Softball Star Ridley Allen Poised for Stellar 2025 Season, She Is A Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athlete Of Month

September 3 2024 at 4:05 PM

ROXANA – Ridley Allen, a standout player for the Roxana Shells, had an exceptional girls' softbal...

Griffins' Schmidt Triplets Shine at Mascoutah Cross Country Invite: The Boys Are Byron, Carlson, Petri and Kalb Male Athletes Of Month

September 3 2024 at 11:39 AM

GLEN CARBON — The Schmidt triplets of Father McGivney Catholic High School are off to a promising...

Alton Boys Soccer Gears Up for Promising Season: The Squad Are Auto Butler Male Athletes Of Month

August 29 2024 at 3:28 PM

ALTON - Alton’s boys soccer team is primed for a strong season under head Coach Greg Nasello...

Volleyball Star Violet Stover Earns Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athlete of the Month Honors

August 28 2024 at 4:20 PM

EAST ALTON — Violet Stover, a senior at East Alton-Wood River High School (EAWR), has been named...

Emily Collins Shines as Sparklight Female Athlete of the Month For Her Softball Efforts

August 27 2024 at 5:03 PM

JERSEYVILLE - Jersey Community High School senior catcher Emily Collins was a key player for her Panthers'...

Weiner Earns Sparklight Male Athlete Of Month For Panthers For Baseball Efforts, Moves To L&C

August 27 2024 at 4:07 PM

JERSEYVILLE – Zach Weiner, a standout athlete from Jersey Community High School, will continue...

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.