Tag: Springdale

Springdale's Landon Linderman attempts to knock the ball away from Riverview's Rex Roberts on Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025, at Donald McGhee Fieldhouse. (Josh Rizzo | For TribLive)

Springdale defense swarms Riverview in 2nd half to pull away for section win

December 23, 2025

Springdale boys basketball coach Scott Ruppert was clear with his instructions Tuesday night at Donald McGhee Fieldhouse.

Springdale native Dick DeVenzio participates in a dribble-thon fundraiser on the Duke campus when he a student-athlete at the university in 1969. In the background is the iconic Duke chapel. (Submitted)

Alle-Kiski Valley Hall of Fame reveals latest class

Whether he was called the “Dynamo Dandy” or the “Dynamic Dynamo,” Dick DeVenzio left his mark on Springdale basketball and will be honored posthumously at the Alle-Kiski Valley Hall of Fame’s 55th induction banquet May 16 at the Pittsburgh Shriners Center, Harmar.

Springdale girls soccer coach Marc Bentley talks with his team during halftime of their game against Riverview on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, in Oakmont. (Christopher Horner | TribLive)

A-K Valley sports notebook: Springdale girls soccer coach Marc Bentley steps down

December 20, 2025

Marc Bentley has concluded his tenure as coach of the Springdale girls soccer team.

A-K Valley athletes of the week: St. Joseph’s Bella Bartolovic, Springdale’s Robby Simmen

Bella Bartolovic

Burrell’s Adam Wass is fouled by Springdale’s Wes Hickman on Friday at Burrell High School. (Chaz Palla | TribLive)

Burrell boys storm back, fend off Springdale in home opener

December 5, 2025

The Burrell boys basketball team’s big fourth quarter pushed them past Springdale, 52-47, as the Bucs avoided an upset in their home opener Friday.

Springdale’s Cara Leahy attempts a jump shot during a WPIAL Class A first-round playoff game last season.

Coming off playoff berth, Springdale girls know there’s still work to do

November 27, 2025

Over the last two seasons, the Springdale girls basketball team saw improvement in the wins column. The Dynamos won seven games in 2023-24 and 11 in 2024-25 and made the playoffs.

Springdale’s Liam Dexter drives through Riverview defenders Jan. 3, 2024.

Springdale boys out to maintain program’s standards with young lineup

In his first year as Springdale’s boys basketball coach, Scott Ruppert had very little time to get to know his players and get them ready for the season.