Athlete of the Month: Celebrating Excellence in Local Sports Teams

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Francis Vogel Key To Panthers' Success, Is A Sparklight Internet Male Athlete Of Month

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JERSEYVILLE - Senior Francis Vogel is a multi-sport Jersey Community High School athlete and he is...

Tigers' Guard Blakely Hockett Off To Good Start, Is A Johnston Law Firm Female Athlete Of Month

December 4 2023 at 2:59 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Junior guard Blakely Hockett is off to a good start for the Edwardsville High girls...

Mia Plumb Is Standout In Classroom, Hardwoods For Oilers, Is A Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athlete Of The Month

December 4 2023 at 1:48 PM

WOOD RIVER - Mia Plumb is not only strong on the basketball court, but she is the No. 1-ranked student...

Warriors' Mario Brown Senior Leader, Is A Stillwater Senior Living Male Athlete of the Month

December 4 2023 at 11:37 AM

GRANITE CITY - Senior forward Mario Brown is one of nine seniors on the boys' basketball team at Granite...

Adam Ogden Set To Lead CM This Season - Is A Tom Lane State Farm Athlete Of The Month For The Eagles

December 4 2023 at 10:57 AM

BETALTO - Civic Memorial senior Adam Ogden has big shoes to fill for the Eagles' boys basketball...

Stampley Finding Success Playing Back Home - Is An Auto Butler Car Wash Athlete Of The Month For Alton

December 1 2023 at 9:46 AM

ALTON - Sophomore Semaj Stampley has had to make some tough decisions. Go and play his freshman...

Warriors' Emily Sykes Optimistic About Successful Senior Basketball Year, Is A Stillwater Senior Living Female Athlete Of Month

November 30 2023 at 4:42 PM

GRANITE CITY - Emily Sykes, a senior forward for the Granite City girls' basketball team, is known a...

Stanton Plays Important Role For Piasa Birds Volleyball Girls, Is An Altonized Community Federal Credit Union Female Athlete Of The Month

November 30 2023 at 4:20 PM

PIASA - Kenzie Stanton was Southwestern's lone senior on the girls' volleyball team this year and...

Junior Forward Herbert Martin Is Difference Maker For Tigers, Is A Johnston Law Firm Male Athlete of Month

November 30 2023 at 8:12 AM

EDWARDSVILLE - Junior forward/guard Herbert Martin had a big game in the Tigers' home opening boys basketbal...

Runner Zach Rue Rated Perfect Piasa Birds Team Member, Is An Altonized Community Federal Credit Union Male Athlete Of Month

November 30 2023 at 8:00 AM

PIASA - Southwestern senior cross country runner Zach Rue is the kind of individual every coach dreams...

A.J. Tillman Key For Tigers At Point Guard, Is A Johnston Law Firm Male Athlete Of Month

November 29 2023 at 5:24 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Senior point guard A.J. Tillman is a three-year starter as point guard for the Edwardsville...

Tigers Forward Lainey McFarlin Off To Sensational Start, Is A Johnston Law Firm Female Athlete Of Month

November 29 2023 at 5:01 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Forward Lainey McFarlin started the season in strong fashion with a total of 56 points...

"Playmaker" Kaylynn Buttry Is A Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athlete Of The Month For Oilers

November 29 2023 at 3:59 PM

WOOD RIVER - Sophomore Kaylynn Buttry has shown extraordinary talent on both offense and defense to...

Reegan Twente Settling Into Starting Role - Is A Tom Lane State Farm Athlete Of The Month For Civic Memorial

November 29 2023 at 11:34 AM

BETHALTO - Civic Memorial junior Reegan Twente has been with the girls basketball team since her...

Libero Fenstermaker Always Plays Full Speed, Is An Altonized Community Federal Credit Union Female Athlete Of the Month

November 28 2023 at 4:47 PM

PIASA - For any team, the libero is a pivotal person in the lineup. This past girl's volleyball...

Tessa Crawford Provides Huge Spark For Panthers Girls Team, Is A Sparklight Female Athlete Of The Month

November 28 2023 at 4:30 PM

JERSEYVILLE - When it comes to enthusiasm and leadership on the basketball court, Jersey Community...

Junior Tahj'Juan "Tookie" Smith Is Oilers Standout, Is A Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athlete Of Month

November 28 2023 at 3:07 PM

WOOD RIVER - Junior Tahj'Juan "Tookie" Smith takes his school work at East Alton-Wood River High seriously...

Explorers' Kline Off To Sizzling Start, Is A Tucker's Automotive Repair & Tire Male Athlete of Month

November 27 2023 at 3:16 PM

ALTON - Marquette Catholic guard Braden Kline is off to a sizzling start on the hardwoods. He has bee...

Oilers' Isaiah Kolmer Posts Most Courageous Performance Of Season, Is A Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athlete Of Month

November 27 2023 at 2:33 PM

WOOD RIVER - As the holidays are here, one is reminded of one of the most inspiring athletic accomplishments...

Eagles' Runner Landon Kearbey Has Bright Future, Is A Tom Lane State Farm Insurance Male Athlete Of Month

November 27 2023 at 11:46 AM

BETHALTO - The future looks bright for Civic Memorial sophomore cross country and track sensation Lando...

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.