Bradley Piros has been a reporter at Riverbnder.com since January 2022.
He graduated from Western Illinois University in December 2020 with a Bachelor's Degree in Journalism as well as a minor in Sports Broadcasting.
At WIU Bradley worked at the school's student-run newspaper publication The Western Courier. He began his freshman year as a writer and worked his way up to Sports Editor by the time he was a senior.
In his spare time, Bradley loves to stay active. He played soccer and ran track and field at Alton High. Now he stays busy with his favorite hobby disc golf. He also loves spending time with his family and friends, traveling to new places, and watching sports.
WOOD RIVER – The Roxana Shells had one thing on their mind when they stepped onto the field against Wood River for Friday night’s renewed rivalry game - week seven of last season. “We had to get back after last season; this is all we wanted. We wanted it so bad,” Roxana...
WOOD RIVER - The Wood River High School football team (6-2) hosted the Roxana Shells (5-3) in their renewed rivalry. The Shells won by a score of 35-27. These photos are from the game.
ELSAH – Add yet another first-place finish to senior Hannah Meiser’s impressive cross-country career. She took first place overall at the Mississippi Valley Championships Thursday afternoon out at Principia College’s course. She ran a time of 18:27.80. She said that she’s...
ELSAH - The Civic Memorial High School cross country teams participated in the Mississippi Valley Conference Championships Thursday afternoon out at Principia College. These photos are from the races.
GODFREY - The famous Oscar Mayer Wienermobile made its way into the Godfrey Schnucks location this morning where it will be on display for a short while. It gathered quite a crowd when it arrived shortly after 9 a.m. and began setting up camp. Families and children had opportunities to take...
ALTON – The Marquette Catholic High School boys soccer team improved to 16-5 as they capped off their regular season with a thrilling 2-1 win over a very good Belleville East team. The Explorers did so in front of a packed house at Gordon Moore Park as they celebrated Senior Night. The game...
ROXANA – The Father McGivney Catholic High School boys soccer team took on and defeated the Roxana High School Shells by a score of 7-1 Wednesday afternoon in the Class 1A Regional Semifinals. It took nearly 20 minutes for Father McGivney to get on the board. In the 18 th minute, senior...
ALTON - At 9:48 p.m. on October 10, 2022, the Alton Police Department received a 911 call reporting that several people were fighting in the Landings at Belle Meadows apartment complex in Alton. Alton Deputy Police Chief Jarrett Ford said officers responded but did not observe an active disturbance...
ALTON - Gumbo 2 Geaux, located at 1808 Washington Ave. in Alton, had its grand opening Wednesday morning. The location will be primarily drive-thru and carry-out only, however outside dining areas are in the plans moving forward as well as a few tables inside the building. The restaurant ironically...
GRAFTON - After the news broke in December of 2021 that Aerie's Winery and Resort in Grafton was receiving the first-ever alpine coaster in the state of Illinois, anticipation grew wildly about what it was going to be like. Well now, as of the soft opening on September 29 and the ribbon cutting ceremon...
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