Basketball Recap: Springdale Wins Going Away Against Bentworth

On Friday, the Springdale Dynamos got the win against the Bentworth Bearcats by a conclusive 64-41. Given the Dynamos' advantage in MaxPreps' Pennsylvania basketball rankings (they are ranked 187th, while the Bearcats are ranked 440th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.

Despite the loss, Bentworth still got an impressive performance from Christopher Harper, who posted 21 points and four steals. Another player making a difference was Ryan Moessner, who had seven points and six assists.

Dynamos

Previous 3 Games (Home)

12/20/24 vs Bentworth	64-41
12/09/24 vs Perry Traditional Academy	70-61
12/04/24 vs Cornell	82-36

Springdale's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 6-1. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 72.0 points per game. As for Bentworth, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-5.

Springdale won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against Cheswick Christian Academy at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. One thing working in Springdale's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last four contests. As for Bentworth, they will have a little extra prep time after the defeat as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Greensburg Central Catholic at 7:30 p.m. on January 3, 2025.