Category Archives: River Place

Spring Game: Football, dance, cheer, powderpuff

Drew Sanders, Vandegrift head football coach

“Best thing about the spring game (on May 23) was that we again suited up around 200 players for the second straight year and had every athlete compete in front of fans and family. Big plays on the silver team were the touchdowns scored by WR Taylor Dummar from QB Ryan Back and a touchdown run from Cayden Bourque. The silver team also had one interception from Ben Scott. The black team had successful big plays as well from QB Dru Dawson, running back Deangelo Dowdy, and defensive end Matthew Graham. Final score: 17 Silver 0 Black We really appreciate all the support from the Viper community. The spring game was well attended with great performances from the cheerleading squad, Legacies, and future Vipers playing 7 on 7 during halftime. “

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Viper Walks connect graduating seniors with their elementary schools

Th e class of 2019 graduating Vandegrift seniors took to the halls of their elementary schools on Friday for the annual Viper Walk. River Ridge, Steiner Ranch, Laura W. Bush, Grandview and River Place elementary schools all hosted Viper Walks on May 31.

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Steiner’s Sept. 2011 wildfires remind how quickly fire destroys


This staircase served as the only remains of the Gierke’s Steiner Ranch home following the turbulent 2011 wildfire that ran through the neighborhood. The family dog hid under the staircase when the home was struck, a choice that saved the pet’s life. Courtesy Jesica Gierke

By LESLEE BASSMAN,Four Points News

Neighbors Jesica Gierke and Don Dickson are urging newcomers to Four Points, those who have moved here over the past eight years, to take precautions against the spread of wildfire.

Two Steiner Ranch families recall the 2011 wildfire, an event that destroyed six out of the 10 cul-de-sac homes on their street, Varner Court.

It’s the threat of complacency they fear now.

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