Bradley Piros, Reporter

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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. 

BLOOMINGTON – There was a decision to be made during the seventh-inning stretch for the Tigers. Go to a closer, or leave their sophomore starter in there to finish out a complete game? Edwardsville’s coaching staff decided to go with the latter Saturday afternoon in the IHSA Class 4A...
BLOOMINGTON - The Edwardsville Tigers won the IHSA Class 4A Bloomington Sectional title Saturday afternoon on a hot day at Illinois Wesleyan University. The Tigers escaped with a 3-2 win. These photos are from the game.
ALTON - The Alton River Dragons hosted the Thrillville Thrillbillies in their home-opener at Lloyd Hopkins Field Friday night. The River Dragons won by a score of 10-6 largely in part to a breakout, five-run first inning. These photos are from the game.
ROXANA - Senior Ashton Noble stays busy these days. The three-sport athlete plays football and basketball, and most recently made a trip to the IHSA state track meet. At the state meet, Ashton has gotten used to success. That's why it was no surprise when he placed fourth in Class 2A in the discus...
BETHALTO - In their last race together, senior Jackson Collman alongside junior teammates and best friends DJ Dutton, Justice Eldridge, and Lucas Naugle finished third place in the 4x800 meter race at the IHSA state track meet in Class 2A. For the surreal accomplishment, all four are Tom Lane State...
TROY - Junior Tashon Crockarell has been in the Triad High School track and field system but had a breakout season in 2022-23. He was able to qualify for the state track meet at Eastern Illinois University in three separate events. For his efforts, Tashon Crockarell is an Axes Physical Therapy...
ALTON – The Tigers are headed back to Bloomington. The defending IHSA Class 4A baseball state champion Edwardsville High School defeated Southwestern Conference rivals O’Fallon Panthers Wednesday afternoon by a score of 9-5. The win secures a spot in the Bloomington Sectional Final...
ALTON - The Edwardsville Tigers were the home team Wednesday afternoon at Alton High School against the O’Fallon Panthers in an IHSA Class 4A Bloomington Sectional Semifinal baseball game. It was the defending state champs that went on to a come-from-behind win by a score of 9-5. These photos are from...
CHATHAM – It won’t be a dream three-peat for the Triad High School girls soccer program. After what started as a back-and-forth IHSA Class 3A Super-Sectional against the Chatham Glenwood Titans (20-4-1), it turned out to be a 5-0 defeat for the Knights, ending their season one win away...
ST. LOUIS - St. Louis City SC hosted the Vancouver Whitecaps at CITY PARK Saturday night in a Major League Soccer Western Conference clash. It was the home team going on to win by a score of 3-1. These photos are from the game.