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.
EDWARDSVILLE - The Edwardsville Futures tournament didn't start till around 4:30 p.m. as they had to let the courts dry after some record-setting rainfall. But, they continued on into the night to get as many matches in as possible. Here are some photos from day two of the tournament.
SEE PHOTO GALLERY: EDWARDSVILLE - For the first time ever since the tournament's inception 11 years ago, the Edwardsville Futures played a little bit of tennis under the lights. Some main draw matches weren't over until after 11 p.m. All matches were pushed back until 4:30 p.m. as they scrambled...
ALTON - On Monday, July 25, Alton Middle School began its week-long summer football camp. The camp is held on the practice field behind the middle school. Anyone interested in attending must have an up-to-date physical form filled out. Here are some photos from day one of the camp.
ALTON - High school football season is exactly a month away. All the local teams are beginning their season on Friday, August 26. Here is your go-to place to find every local high school football schedule. ALTON 08-26 7:00 pm Cahokia ? N 09-02 7:00 pm Quincy ...
BETHALTO - It's a little less than five weeks away, and for the Civic Memorial Eagles football team, they can't wait to get their season started. The team is holding optional practices this week from 8-10 a.m. They lift, then head to the field for practice. Monday morning they worked on many tackling...
ALTON - After going 2-2 over the weekend in the 5th Division Tournament, the Alton Post 126 Sr. Legion baseball team (20-12) will get to continue their season. On Friday, Alton kicked off the 5th Division Tournament with a 6-0 loss against Aviston Express. They won against Harrisburg Post 167 and...
BETHALTO - The Civic Memorial High School football team continued their summer practice schedule Monday, July 25. The team's first game will be at home on August 26 against Alton Marquette.
ALTON - Mike Hampton has become a key part of the Alton River Dragons' lineup recently. The best part of it all? He gets to do it in his hometown. "It feels good," he said about playing just minutes from home. Mike got asked to play for the River Dragons last year and was signed to a two-week contract...
ALTON - Hayden Garner is one of the leaders of the Alton Post 126 Senior Legion baseball team that has helped the team make a state tournament appearance. On the night he was interviewed, Alton beat Highland in a best-of-three series. The Legionnaires won the first game by a score of 9-0 and game...
ALTON - Two vehicles collided around 3 p.m. on Thursday on 20th and Alby Street in Alton and one vehicle overturned. The person in the overturned vehicle was not seriously injured and able to get out of the vehicle on their own. The driver in the other vehicle did suffer a wrist injury and was...
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