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

17 hours ago

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...

Piasa Birds' Abby McDonald Champions Leadership On and Off Field, She Is An Altonized Community Federal Credit Union Female Athlete Of The Month

May 7 2024 at 10:53 AM

PIASA - Abby McDonald has stepped up and played a big role in the success of the Piasa Birds girls...

Grace Presley Emerges as Key Player for Alton Girls Softball, Is An Auto Butler Female Athlete Of Month

May 6 2024 at 11:34 AM

EDWARDSVILLE - Alton High senior softball pitcher Grace Presley is having a very good season with...

Sprinter Sets Personal Bests, Wins Multiple Events This Season, Is An Auto Butler Male Athlete Of Month For Alton

May 2 2024 at 1:27 PM

BELLEVILLE - Senior sprinter Sam Elliott-Barnes is a great 2024 outdoor track season. Elliott-Barnes...

Distance Standout Wyman Signs With Truman State, She Is An Altonized Community Federal Credit Union Female Athlete Of Month

April 30 2024 at 4:11 PM

PIASA - Southwestern distance star Emma Wyman recently made her official college selection at Truman...

Russian and Spanish Students Excel in Metro East Track Team, Mark and Rodrigo Are BJ's Printables Male Athletes Of Month

April 30 2024 at 3:41 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Two foreign exchange students - Mark Chernianskii of Russia and Rodrigo Fuertes of Spai...

Edwardsville's Nelson Determined to Excel, Support Team: She Is A Spencer Homes Female Athlete Of Month

April 30 2024 at 3:01 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Edwardsville softball pitcher Riley Nelson has been consistent throughout the 2024...

Joe Chiarodo: From The Pitcher's Mound To Outfield, A True Dual Threat!, He Is A Spencer Homes Male Athlete Of Month For Tigers

April 30 2024 at 2:37 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Edwardsville High pitcher and outfielder Joe Chiarodo is having another stellar season...

Hardworking Allison Waller Dominates in Multiple Soccer Positions, She Is A BJ's Printables Female Athlete Of Month For Kinights

April 30 2024 at 11:31 AM

EDWARDSVILLE - Co-captain Allison Waller recently scored three goals in a match against Salem. All...

Oilers' Gina Truax Shines at Madison County Track Meet, Secures Four Medals, Is A Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athlete Of Month

April 29 2024 at 4:57 PM

WOOD RIVER - Oilers sophomore Gina Truax had a fantastic day at Civic Memorial track recently in the...

CM Freshman Sensation Sarah Rider Dominates at County Track Meet, Is A Tom Lane State Farm Insurance Female Athlete Of The Month

April 29 2024 at 3:40 PM

BETHALTO - One of the best athletic performances of the spring season has been Civic Memorial freshman...

Senior Ashlyn Brown Eyes Career Strikeout Record, Is A Sparklight Female Athlete Of The Month For JCHS

April 29 2024 at 2:21 PM

JERSEYVILLE - Senior pitcher Ashlyn Brown is having a sensational season in 2024 on the mound...

Runner Ava Certa Signs With Quincy University, Shines As A Tucker’s Automotive Female Athlete Of Month

April 25 2024 at 4:08 PM

ALTON - Cross country and track and field runner Ava Certa has continued to show improvement in her...

Explorers' Scott Vickrey Signs With L&C To Play Baseball, He Is A Tucker's Automotive Repair & Tire Male Athlete Of The Month

April 25 2024 at 1:37 PM

ALTON - Marquette Catholic’s Scott Vickery has had a strong athletic career over his four year...

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.