Tag: Springdale

Springdale’s Demitri Fritch pulls down a rebound between OLSH’s Luke Daeschner and Mark Pola on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021, at Donald G. McGhee Fieldhouse.

No. 1 OLSH blows out No. 2 Springdale in battle of top teams

January 12, 2021

The matchup between WPIAL Class 2A No. 1 Our Lady of the Sacred Heart and No. 2 Springdale on Tuesday was a year in the making.

Springdale’s Demitri Fritch works out next to head coach Aaron Epps during practice last season.

What to watch for in high school sports for Jan. 12, 2021: OLSH, Springdale square off

January 11, 2021

Our Lady of the Sacred Heart and Springdale were on a collision course for a semifinals showdown in last year’s WPIAL Class 2A boys basketball playoffs.

Fox Chapel coach Zach Skrinjar talks to junior guard Eli Yofan during a practice on Tuesday, Nov. 24.

Limited offseason workouts impacts winter sports coaches, athletes

January 9, 2021

The winter sports offseason is when players and teams can use their extra time to improve for the following season. They get together, play in fall leagues, hold open gyms and attend summer team camps in order to become more of a team.

Springdale’s Ben Myford drives into the lane during their matchup with Northgate on Friday, Jan. 8, 2021 at Donald C. McGhee Fieldhouse.

Springdale boys sloppy in 1st quarter but beat Northgate in opener

January 8, 2021

Springdale boys basketball coach Aaron Epps was expecting his team to be sloppy Friday night as it opened its season with a nonsection matchup against Northgate at Donald C. McGhee Fieldhouse.

Knoch’s Ryan Lang brings the ball upcourt during a game against Mars on Dec. 11, 2020, in Adams.

Starting 5: A guide to the 2020-21 A-K Valley high school basketball season

January 7, 2021

WPIAL basketball season resumes Friday following a three-week pause initiated by Gov. Tom Wolf. Here is a look at the top storylines, teams and players to watch around the A-K Valley.

Knoch boys basketball head coach Alan Bauman watches from the bench during a game at Mars on Friday, Dec. 11, 2020, in Adams.

New A-K Valley basketball coaches go through obstacles of another shutdown

December 19, 2020

The first year at the head of a program can be tough for any new coach, but imagine taking over a program in the middle of a pandemic.

Clairton running back Dontae Sanders breaks into the clear against Jeannette Friday, Sept. 11, 2020 at McKee Stadium in Jeannette.

WPIAL finalists Jeannette, Clairton lead all-Eastern Conference football team

December 17, 2020

WPIAL Class A finalists Jeannette and Clairton combined to earn 19 first-team spots on the all-Eastern Conference football team in a vote of coaches.

Springdale’s Logan Dexter defends against Jeannette’s Brett Birch in the first half Friday, Oct. 9, 2020, at Veterans Memorial Field.

Valley News Dispatch Defensive Player of the Year: Springdale’s Logan Dexter

December 12, 2020

Alle-Kiski Valley Defensive Player of the Year

Springdale freshman Katerina Puskar dribbles the ball up the court during a practice on Dec. 3, 2020.

New coaches bring excitement, confidence to Springdale girls basketball

December 5, 2020

There’s a new-found energy surrounding the Springdale girls basketball program.

Springdale junior Logan Dexter drives to the basket during practice on Dec. 3, 2020.

With newfound focus and depth, Springdale boys ready to make deep playoff run

The Springdale boys basketball team came out of nowhere last season.

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