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Rodgers Pitches Complete Game, McKee and Sutberry Strong At Plate, Griffins Eliminate EAWR 13-2 In Regional Opener
May 18 2023 at 9:09 AM
ROXANA - Jacob McKee had three hits and two RBIs, while A.J. Sutberry came up with two hits and three RBIs and Jackson Rodgers struck out five in a five-inning complete game on the mound as Father...[Read More]
Oilers Baseball Squad Explodes Late In Regional Play-In For 7-0 Win Over Staunton
May 16 2023 at 5:27 PM
STAUNTON - In the other play-in regional baseball game on Monday, East Alton-Wood River scored three times in the sixth and four in the seventh to take a 7-0 win at Staunton and advance to a semifinal...[Read More]
Alton, Edwardsville, And More Area Farmers Markets Opening For The Season
May 9 2023 at 2:20 PM
It's finally farmers market season with many local markets opening up this weekend. You will find a comprehensive list of Farmers Markets and other markets offering fresh produce and much more around...[Read More]
Second-Place Finish In Final Race Of Day Gives Edwardsville One-Point Win Over East St. Louis In Collinsville Invite
May 8 2023 at 2:15 PM
EDWARDSVILLE - A second-place finish to East St. Louis in the final heat of the 4x400 meter relay gave Edwardsville the eight points they needed to nip the Flyers by one point to win the Collinsville...[Read More]
Marquette Defeats East Alton-Wood River 7-4, Oilers Recognize Seniors
May 6 2023 at 10:37 AM
WOOD RIVER - Friday was Senior Night for the East Alton-Wood River baseball Oilers, as they celebrated their seniors who’ve put in the hard yards wearing maroon and gold at Norris Dorsey Field....[Read More]
Gina Truax Has Outstanding Track And Field Start For Oilers, Is A Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athlete Of The Month
April 24 2023 at 3:42 PM
WOOD RIVER - Freshman Gina Truax has displayed significant potential this track and field season for the East Alton-Wood River High School Oilers. Gina is a Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athlete...[Read More]
Area Athletes Perform Well As Roxana Boys, Highland Girls Win Roxana Relays Meet, Marquette Sixth In Boys Meet, Ties For Fourth In Girls Meet
April 18 2023 at 7:35 AM
ROXANA - Riverbender.com area athletes showed good performances on the day at the Roxana Relays track meet, held Monday at Charlie Raich Field at Roxana High School The Shells won the boys meet with...[Read More]
Area Athletes Have Good Showings In EAWR Relays, Hentrich Wins Girls Long Jump, Places Third In High Jump, Roxana Boys Sweep 110-Meter Hurdles  
April 14 2023 at 11:04 AM
WOOD RIVER - Local athletes had good performances which were highlighted by Marquette Catholic's Sammy Hentrich taking the girls long jump and finishing third in the high jump, while Roxana's boys...[Read More]
Hentrich Wins 200 Meters, Is Second In Long Jump, Loeffelman, Truax Are Double Winners, Wesclin Boys, Marquette Girls Win EAWR Invite
April 10 2023 at 4:02 PM
WOOD RIVER - Marquette Catholic's Sammy Hentrich won the 200 meters and finished second in the girls' long jump, while East Alton-Wood River's Aiden Loeffelman won both the boys' 1,600 and 3,200...[Read More]
62 Cancer Survivors Attend Relay For Life Survivor Dinner
April 7 2023 at 7:50 AM
ALTON - The 2023 Relay For Life Survivor Dinner saw 62 cancer survivors attend on Tuesday night at the Vera Lee Meeting and Event Venue in Alton. Event Lead Volunteer Sherri Carroll said the turnout...[Read More]
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