Athlete of the Month: Celebrating Excellence in Local Sports Teams

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Shells' Daisy Daugherty Poised For Bright Future After Her 2023-2024 Efforts, Is A Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athlete of Month

March 8 2024 at 4:43 PM

ROXANA - Daisy Daugherty is a sophomore who has a very bright future ahead on the basketball court...

Sean Williams True Leader For Explorers, He Is A Tucker's Automotive Repair and Tire Male Athlete Of Month

March 6 2024 at 3:18 PM

ALTON - Marquette Catholic senior guard Sean Williams was a big component in the Explorers’ outstandin...

Elliott A Key For the Redbirds, Is An Auto Butler Male Athlete Of Month

March 6 2024 at 12:07 PM

ALTON - Alton junior guard Hassani Elliott is a player loaded with talent and will return for the...

Casey Kallal Has Impressive Basketball Season, Is A Sparklight Internet Female Athlete Of Month

March 6 2024 at 11:43 AM

JERSEY - Junior forward Casey Kallal was impressive throughout the 2023-2024 girls' basketball campaign...

Aubrey Weigand Rated Extremely Dedicated Shells Player, Is A Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athlete Of Month

March 5 2024 at 4:55 PM

ROXANA - Roxana senior guard Aubrey Weigand was one of the team's top performers this season. Under...

Cali Breden Makes Big Contributions For Jersey Girls, Is A Sparklight Internet Female Athlete Of Month

March 5 2024 at 4:43 PM

JERSEY - Sophomore Cali Breden provided a spark throughout the 2023-2024 season for the Jersey girls'...

Star Athlete Natalie Beck Closes Great Season For Griffins, Is A Byron, Carlson, Petri and Kalb LLC Female Athlete of Month

March 4 2024 at 1:54 PM

GLEN CARBON - Natalie Beck is one of the top female athletes at Father McGivney Catholic High School....

Avari Combes Was Standout For Eagles, She Is A Tom Lane State Farm Insurance Female Athlete Of Month

March 4 2024 at 12:05 PM

BETHALTO - Avari Combes was a player for Civic Memorial High head girls basketball coach Mike Arbuthnot...

CM Wrestler Bryce Griffin Claims 2A State Title, Is A Tom Lane State Farm Insurance Male Athlete Of The Month

March 4 2024 at 11:27 AM

BETHALTO - Civic Memorial wrestler Bryce Griffin recently brought home a 2A State Wrestling Championship...

Sean Tyus Was Sharpshooter For Redbirds Basketball Boys, Is An Auto Butler Male Athlete of the Month

February 29 2024 at 4:39 PM

ALTON - One of the Alton boys basketball team's best sharpshooters from three-point range this season...

Samantha Stormer Has Outstanding Year For Piasa Birds, Is An Altonized Community Federal Credit Union Female Athlete Of Month

February 29 2024 at 3:45 PM

PIASA - Sophomore Samantha Stormer had an outstanding year in the 2023-2024 girls basketball season...

"The Ultimate Teammate:" Haley Stormer Is An Altonized Community Federal Credit Union Female Athlete Of Month For Birds

February 29 2024 at 3:45 PM

PIASA - Senior guard Haley Stormer is the kind of player every team wants to make it successful, her...

Milton Dowell Was An Engine That Kept GC Basketball Boys Running, Is A Stillwater Senior Living Male Athlete Of Month

February 28 2024 at 2:17 PM

GRANITE CITY - Senior forward Milton Dowell was a catalyst for this year's edition of the boys' basketball...

Piasa Birds' Lineman Sam Jones Signs With Missouri Baptist, Is An Altonized Community Federal Credit Union Male Athlete of the Month

February 28 2024 at 1:28 PM

PIASA - Sam Jones, a lineman for Southwestern High School, has signed his letter of intent to play...

Dorion Sykes of Marquette Catholic Signs With Missouri Valley College, Is A Tucker's Automotive Repair & Tire Male Athlete Of Mo.

February 27 2024 at 2:40 PM

ALTON - Marquette Catholic’s Dorion Sykes, a wide receiver and strong safety, has signed to pla...

Talia Norman Is One Of Key Players For Alton Girls Basketball Team, Is An Auto Butler Female Athlete Of The Month

February 21 2024 at 1:39 PM

EDWARDSVILLE - Talia Norman has been one of the key players for the Alton High girls' basketball team,...

Malyk Spiller Secures Midwest Members Male Athlete of the Month Honors for Stellar Basketball Season

February 19 2024 at 11:57 AM

WOOD RIVER - Malyk Spiller, a 5-foot-11 senior guard for East Alton-Wood River, has been a standout...

Senior Gabby Semple Completes Strong Contributions, She Is A Stillwater Senior Living Granite City Female Athlete Of The Month

February 19 2024 at 11:34 AM

COLLINSVILLE - Gabby Semple was one of four seniors on the Granite City High girls basketball team ...

Freshman Ducey Provides Big Spark For Alton Girls, Is An Auto Butler Female Athlete Of Month

February 19 2024 at 8:38 AM

COLLINSVILLE - Alton High girls basketball freshman Madeleine Ducey has provided a big spark for...

Freshman Sensation Jillian Dwiggins Moves Ahead To State Bowling Meet, Is An Auto Butler Female Athlete Of Month

February 12 2024 at 2:51 PM

ALTON - Alton High School freshman Jillian Dwiggins has done something incredible - she has advanced...

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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.