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 that time of year when you want to be at the top of your game and the Marquette Catholic High School boys' basketball team is playing at its best right now. Winners of six straight, including an impressive road win over state-ranked Gibault Catholic, the Explorers have won nine of thei...
ELSAH - Area boys track teams had good opening performances as the season got underway on Saturday at the Knights Indoor Invitational meet, hosted by Triad and held Friday afternoon and evening at Principia College in Elsah. Several area schools competed in the meet and serves as the lid-lifter...
IHSA PLAYOFFS - SUPER-SECTIONALS CLASS 4A O'FALLON 65, BOLINGBROOK 48 Jailah Pelly led O'Fallon with 22 points as the Panthers advanced to the state tournament for the first time ever with their win over Bolingbrook in the Illinois Wesleyan super-sectional. O'Fallon also got 19 points...
ALTON - Father Christopher Uhl, OMV, the St. Mary’s pastor, said he is excited as always as the Lenten season begins for parishioners and that this is such an important time for parishioners in their penitence and sacrifice. St. Mary’s had several Masses this past Ash Wednesday where...
WOOD RIVER - East Alton Wood River High School senior Bella Davis has enjoyed her time as a cheerleader for the Oilers. Ever since she started doing cheer when she was just six years old, she said that she loves how it's more than just a team, but more like a second family. Bella is a Midwest...
AUSTIN – It will be a night that St. Louis soccer fans remember for a long time. St. Louis City SC won its first-ever game Saturday night at Q2 Stadium against Austin FC by a score of 3-2 in dramatic fashion. City SC found the back of the net first in the 24 th minute when center-back Ti...
LITCHFIELD – “We had three goals this year: 20 wins, win conference, and win a regional,” Marquette Catholic senior Parker Macias said. The Explorers already checked the first two boxes and finished off the to-do list Friday night. Marquette defeated the Pana Panthers by a score...
LITCHFIELD – The Marquette Explorers’ boys basketball team won a regional championship Friday night when they beat the Pana Panthers by a score of 43-32. These photos are from the game.
BETHALTO - Civic Memorial High School senior Bryce Davis signed to continue his academic and athletic career at McKendree University Thursday afternoon in front of family, friends, and teammates. For his success, Bryce is a Tom Lane State Farm Insurance Athlete of the Month for the Eagles He will...
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