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Sophomore Megan Sykes Is Key Part Of Granite City Girls Basketball Team, Is A Stillwater Senior Living Female Athlete Of Month

November 17 2023 at 5:22 PM

GRANITE CITY - Megan Sykes, a sophomore forward for the Granite City High girls basketball team, started...

Griffins' Sami Oller Returns With High Basketball Expectations, Is A Byron, Carlson, Petri and Kalb Female Athlete of Month

November 17 2023 at 5:08 PM

GLEN CARBON - Father McGivney Catholic forward/guard Sami Oller returns to her senior season as one...

Catcher Nick Franklin Signs To Play Baseball For Longwood, Is A Byron, Carlson, Petri and Kalb Male Athlete of Month

November 17 2023 at 5:00 PM

GLEN CARBON - Nick Franklin, a hard-hitting catcher who has contributed much to the success of the...

Taylor Brooks Provides Spark For Eagles Girls Cross Country Team, Is A Tom Lane State Farm Female Athlete Of Month

November 14 2023 at 2:10 PM

BETHALTO - Sophomore Taylor Brooks was a constant spark to this year’s Civic Memorial girls'...

Jacob Cranford Is Cross Country Standout For Eagles, Is A Tom Lane State Farm Insurance Male Athlete Of Month

November 14 2023 at 1:30 PM

BETHALTO - Civic Memorial distance runner Jacob Cranford was a key part of the Eagles’ boys'...

Key Returnees Back For Griffins, Boys Are Byron, Carlson, Petri & Kalb Male Athletes of Month

November 11 2023 at 7:35 AM

GLEN CARBON - The future of Father McGivney's Catholic boys soccer under Coach Matt McVicar’s...

James Herring Is A Roxana Leader On Defense, Is Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athlete Of Month

November 10 2023 at 4:45 PM

ROXANA - There are several senior leaders on the Roxana Shells football team that have made a marvelous...

Lily Freer Verbally Commits To Play Soccer At Stanford - Is An Auto Butler Car Wash Athlete Of The Month

November 9 2023 at 2:53 PM

ALTON - Alton High girls soccer standout Lily Freer has made some big decisions, but arguably...

Father McGivney Soccer Seniors Play Huge Role, Are Byron, Carlson, Petri & Kalb Male Athletes of Month

November 9 2023 at 1:53 PM

GLEN CARBON - Father McGivney’s senior boys' soccer players concluded the season with a 12-9-2...

Logan Keith Is Honored In 3 All-Conference Football Categories, Is An Altonized Community Federal Credit Union Male Athlete of Month For Birds

November 8 2023 at 1:52 PM

PIASA - It is an accomplishment for a player to earn all-conference in any sport, but Southwestern...

Birds' Vivian Zurheide Earns All-Conference Honors, Is Also An Altonized Community Federal Credit Union Athlete Of Month

November 7 2023 at 10:43 AM

PIASA - Southwestern High sophomore middle hitter Vivian Zurheide was recently honored with an All-Conference...

Sophomore Alexis Ruiz Shows Great Potential, Is A Stillwater Senior Living Female Athlete Of Month For Warriors

November 6 2023 at 4:46 PM

GRANITE CITY - Sophomore right-side hitter Alexis Ruiz has a bright future for Granite City volleyball...

Explorers' Rose Brangenberg Finishes Strong Season, Is A Tucker's Automotive Repair & Tire Female Athlete Of Month

November 6 2023 at 4:22 PM

ALTON - Marquette Catholic High School's girls' volleyball has the luxury of a 5-foot-8 junior setter/right-side...

Violet Stover Has Success For Oilers Volleyball, She Is A Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athlete Of Month

November 6 2023 at 3:15 PM

WOOD RIVER - East Alton-Wood River High junior Violet Stover was a pivotal reason for the Oilers'...

Griffins' Liam Boeving Continues To Expand Running Horizons, Is A Byron, Carlson, Petri and Kalb Male Athlete Of The Month

November 3 2023 at 3:22 PM

GLEN CARBON - Father McGivney Catholic junior runner Liam Boeving returned strong at the end of the...

Southwestern Pair Recognized For Postseason Efforts, Are Altonized Community Federal Credit Union Female Athletes Of Month

November 3 2023 at 2:57 PM

PIASA - Southwestern High School junior Layla Hall and junior Katlynn Kemna closed their 2023 cross-country...

Libero Kristina Castelli Sets Tone For Redbirds' Volleyball Girls, Is An Auto Butler Female Athlete Of The Month

November 2 2023 at 4:32 PM

ALTON - Kristina Castelli, the Alton High girls volleyball team libero, recently earned honorable mentio...

Granite Senior Libero Raegan Shrum "Grows Tremendously," Is A Stillwater Senior Living Female Athlete Of Month

November 2 2023 at 1:57 PM

GRANITE CITY - Granite City senior libero Raegan Shrum “grew tremendously as a player in the...

Amelia Strebel Continues To Develop As Jersey Scholar-Athlete, Is A Sparklight Internet Female Athlete Of Month

November 2 2023 at 1:20 PM

JERSEY - Jersey junior Amelia Strebel is working with tenacity this fall as winter begins in preparation...

Offensive, Defensive Lineman Aiden Wright Plays Key Role For Oilers, Is A Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athlete Of Month

November 1 2023 at 4:37 PM

WOOD RIVER - East Alton-Wood River High offensive/defensive lineman Aiden Wright has had a long career...

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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.