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.
ALTON – It’s not uncommon for a dad to coach their kids' baseball team. It happens all the time while growing up whether it be tee-ball, little league, or club. It’s a little rarer to be able to see a dad coach two of his sons at the high school level. That’s what Marquette...
ALTON – The Explorers were down 6-0 after three innings. But they inched their way back into the game up until the explosive sixth inning where they took the lead. Logan Sternickle started on the mound for Marquette tossing five innings picking up six strikeouts along the way. He did struggle...
Today, Governor JB Pritzker took the following bill action: Bill Number: SB0062 Description: Establishes that deposits to payroll cards are to be considered an indication of interest akin to withdrawals from such cards, unless the account holder charges inactivity fees. Action: Signed Effecti...
ROXANA – Nolan Tolbert is one of only four seniors on Roxana High School’s very young baseball team. He plays a huge role as a leader on his team in his final season. “The four of us have taken a lead,” Nolan said. “We had a bunch of seniors graduate last year that helped...
ROXANA – The Roxana High School baseball team hosted the Granite City Warriors in a double-header last Saturday (May 7). Granite City won game one of the doubleheader by a score of 8-1. Lucas Haddix started on the mound for the Warriors and tossed all seven innings. He picked up five strikeouts...
ALTON – The Alton High School girls soccer team boosted their record to 15-3 after a 9-0 win over the Highland Bulldogs. The game Friday night (May 6) was Senior Night for the Redbirds as they celebrated five seniors: Josie Paniagua, Caroline Hobbs, Tori Schrimpf, Haylie Butler, and Taylor...
ROXANA – Roxana High School's girls' soccer team recently celebrated Senior Night. One of those five seniors who were saluted just also so happened to be one of the captains, Kalee Ward. Head coach Lori Yates mentioned that she’s been a four-year starter for the Shells playing a key role...
ALTON – Father McGivney baseball head coach Chris Erwin just takes the season one game at a time. That has kind of been the motto ever since their last loss back on March 23rd against Alton Marquette. “We’re really just trying to stay one day at a time,” Erwin said. “It...
ROXANA – The Warriors baseball team picked up an 8-1 victory in game one of a doubleheader against the Roxana Shells last Saturday (May 7) to improve their record to an even 10-10. Sophomore Lucas Haddix started on the mound for Granite City and tossed all seven innings picking up five strikeouts...
ALTON – “Truthfully, we are playing really exciting soccer because we score so many goals.” That’s what Alton High School girls soccer coach Gwen Sabo had to say after an emphatic 9-0 win over the Highland Bulldogs on Senior Night. The Redbirds celebrated five seniors o...
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