Athlete of the Month: Celebrating Excellence in Local Sports Teams

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Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athlete Of The Month: Roxana Runner Noah Crump Sets Pace For State Push

September 16 2026 at 3:27 PM

ROXANA - Roxana High School senior Noah Crump has opened the fall 2026 cross country season with...

Edison's Entertainment Complex Male Athlete Of The Month: Reed Rusick Shows Optimism For Edwardsville Football Team

September 15 2026 at 4:04 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Reed Rusick is a 6-foot-3, 200-pound tight end for the Edwardsville High football...

BJ's Printables Male Athlete Of The Month: Lineman Caleb Dixon Wants To Leave A Legacy With 2026 Metro-East Lutheran Football Team

September 15 2026 at 3:16 PM

EDWARDSVILLE — Caleb Dixon, a 6-foot-4, 285-pound offensive and defensive lineman for Metro-East...

BJ's Printables Female Athlete Of Month: Alexa Stock Is Senior Leader For MELHS This Fall In Volleyball

September 15 2026 at 3:02 PM

EDWARDSVILLE — Alexa Stock is one of five returning seniors for the Metro-East Lutheran girl...

History Maker: Stillwater Senior Living Female Athlete Of The Month Golfer Sidney Roseman Heads To IESA State Event

September 15 2026 at 9:57 AM

GRANITE CITY - Sidney Roseman made history for Granite City Coolidge Junior High on Sept. 10, 2026,...

Edison's Entertainment Complex Female Athlete Of Month: Bella Bollman Is Key Senior For EHS Volleyball

September 14 2026 at 11:54 AM

EDWARDSVILLE - Outside hitter Bella Bollman is one of two returning seniors to the girls volleyball...

The Eardley Agency Female Athlete Of The Month For Redbirds: Ja'Nya Hubbard Is A Pioneering Player On Alton's First Girls Flag Football Team

September 11 2026 at 4:29 PM

ALTON — Ja’Nya Hubbard, a senior lineman on Alton High School’s first girls flag...

Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athlete Of The Month: Madison John Shows Power In Softball And Strength In Tennis

September 11 2026 at 3:55 PM

ROXANA - Madison John is taking on key roles for Roxana this fall and spring, playing No. 1 singles...

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...

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.