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.
GODFREY - The brand-new Scooter's Coffee location held a grand-opening ribbon cutting ceremony Friday morning. The new store is located at 5330 Godfrey Road and will be open 5:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. Monday - Friday and 6 a.m. - 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. For owners, Bob and Lindsey Semptimphelter, this...
O’FALLON – In a clash between two Southwestern Conference powerhouses, the O’Fallon Panthers hosted the Edwardsville Tigers Thursday night in a pivotal girl’s soccer game. After a quick start, three goals in the first 25 minutes, O’Fallon was able to hold on to a 4-2...
PIASA - After an exciting, back-and-forth game against the Marquette Explorers Wednesday afternoon, the Piasa Birds came out with an 11-8 win. Lots of good things happened offensively for the team, but it was sophomore pitcher Ian Brantley who left with the game ball. Brantley made his first...
BRIGHTON – There was a good, old-fashioned, back-and-forth baseball game played at Schneider Park Wednesday afternoon between Piasa Southwestern and Marquette Catholic. The game saw the Piasa Birds take the lead in the first, but not get it back until the fifth, en route to an 11-8 win over...
BRIGHTON - The Piasa Birds hosted the Explorers in a non-conference baseball game at Schneider Park Wednesday afternoon. It was Southwestern who battled back to an 11-3 win to improve to 10-4 on the season. These photos are from the game.
ST. LOUIS - On a perfect night for soccer, The United States Women's National Team hosted the Republic of Ireland in an international friendly at CITY PARK in Downtown West. It was a night of celebration for the red, white, and blue in front of a near-sell-out crowd of 22,294. Prior to the match,...
ALTON - The Alton Redbirds improved to 3-1 in the Southwestern Conference Monday night after a 3-1 win over Belleville East at Piasa Motor Fuels Field. Overall, the Redbirds sit with a 7-2-1 record this season. It was senior Dachelle Carter who stepped up big in her first year as a varsity player....
ALTON – Another game, another win for the Explorers’ girl’s soccer team. A 5-0 win over Civic Memorial Monday night at Gordon Moore Park made it six in a row for Marquette as they now sit at 7-1 on the season. This was the team’s second straight shutout victory after going...
TROY – The Triad Knights’ baseball team defeated the Granite City Warriors 6-1 Saturday afternoon and were helped along the way by a two-run homer to left field from senior McGrady Noyes. “I mean I’ve kind of been struggling a little bit recently, but I got in the box with...
TROY – It was yet another one of those highly-anticipated matchups at Triad High School Saturday afternoon. These things happen when two IHSA defending state champs lock up. The defending two-time Class 2A state champs, Triad Knights, hosted the defending Class 3A state champs, Metea Valley...
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