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.
WEDNESDAY BOYS BASKETBALL POSTSEASON ROUND-UP BROOKLYN LOVEJOY 57, MARYVILLE CHRISTIAN 44 In the second semifinal at Dupo, Lovejoy got off to a quick lead and never trailed as the Wildcats eliminated MCS. The Lions were led by Issac Ballard, with 14 points, and Kai King, who hit for...
WOOD RIVER - It's not their home court, but it might as well be. Roxana's hunt for a regional title continues after beating the Southwestern Piasa Birds by a score of 34-24 in a Class 2A Regional Semifinal Wednesday night inside Memorial Gym at East Alton-Wood River High School. "Our kids play...
BETHALTO - The Civic Memorial boys basketball team's season came to an end Wednesday night after a 43-30 loss to the Triad Knights in a Class 3A Regional Semifinal. The Eagles finish their season with a 14-19 record while Triad improves to 26-6 and has now won six straight. The Knights won both...
BETHALTO - The Civic Memorial Eagles hosted the Triad Knights in a Class 3A Regional Semifinal game Wednesday night. It was Triad who moved on in its postseason after a 43-30 win. These photos are from the game.
ALTON - Alton High School girls volleyball coach Dan Carter resigned Wednesday morning to focus on the other sport he coaches, softball. Carter was approved to be Alton Middle's coach this spring and will still remain the head coach at Alton high. "Alton High School would like to thank Coach...
O’FALLON – In one of the most anticipated games in Alton’s basketball program history, the Redbirds were on the road against the O’Fallon Panthers (30-4) in a Class 4A Sectional Semifinal Tuesday night. O’Fallon, who came into the game ranked No. 6 in Class 4A, defeated...
EAST ALTON - One individual died in a blazing fire at a storage unit in East Alton early Tuesday. Fire departments responded to the situation in the 600 block of West St. Louis Avenue in East Alton around 1 a.m. Tuesday. Multiple storage units were on fire when the firefighters arrived at the scene....
ALTON - The Lady Redbirds will be seeking to continue their record-breaking season tonight in what should be a blockbuster of a game against the O'Fallon Panthers (29-4). The Sectional Semifinal game is to be played at O'Fallon High School with a 6 p.m. tip-off time. If unable to go, Riverbender.com...
ALTON - Last weekend the Marquette Catholic High School dance team competed at the Illinois Drill Team Association's (IDTA) 44th State Finals in Springfield. While there they were crowned IDTA Grand Champions for the second year in a row. The program had never won this award in back-to-back years...
WOOD RIVER – The Oilers won the two regular-season meetings with the Shells by scores of 52-48 and 48-43, but it was Roxana who won the game that mattered most. The cross-town rivals met for a third time at Wood River in the Class 3A Regional Quarterfinals Saturday afternoon. It was Roxana...
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