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The news site of Robert Morris University

RMU Sentry Media

The news site of Robert Morris University

RMU Sentry Media

Pittsburgh I.C.E.; building the hockey community

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Over the past few decades, the hockey scene has exploded in the city of Pittsburgh. Every hockey level has seen growth in western Pennsylvania, especially with youth players, thanks to countless programs that have built the hockey community. Every day throughout...

Despite falling in WPIAL title game, Moon comes home with state title

Despite falling in WPIAL title game, Moon comes home with state title

Preston Moore and Preston Moore
March 23, 2019

HERSHEY, Pa. — Going into the fourth quarter, Archbishop Wood was up seven and had all the momentum from their previous quarter of offensive dominance. Moon found themselves in the unfamiliar territory of being behind. Moon had led the whole game until midway through the third...

Moon gets their revenge in state playoffs

Moon gets their revenge in state playoffs

Preston Moore and Preston Moore
March 20, 2019

NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- The New Castle High School gym was rumbling the entire game. The gym was packed with fans ready to see two of the top five teams in the state battle it out in the state playoff semifinals. This game meant a lot for the Tigers after losing in the WPIAL championship...

Moon falls to Mars after late three-pointer in WPIAL Championship

Moon falls to Mars after late three-pointer in WPIAL Championship

Preston Moore and Preston Moore
March 2, 2019

OAKLAND, Pa. — After halftime, the Mars student section rumbled with the "I believe that we will win" chant. At the time Mars was down 14 and winning felt like an improbable outcome. Mars would later come back and make things interesting in the closing minutes of the game. The...

Moon heads to WPIAL Championship

Moon heads to WPIAL Championship

Preston Moore and Preston Moore
February 27, 2019

ROSS TOWNSHIP -- Midway through the fourth quarter, the Moon Tigers student-section erupted with the infamous, "Warm up the bus" chant after a dominant game from their team. Moon dominated on both sides of the ball and the chants could've easily began after the second quarter...

Moon moves on in WPIAL playoffs

Moon moves on in WPIAL playoffs

Preston Moore and Preston Moore
February 23, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- The number three seed Moon Area Tigers faced off against the number six seed Franklin Regional Panthers in an all too familiar match-up. Moon has seen Franklin Regional four times in three years, just in the playoffs. Two years ago, Moon knocked out Franklin...

Emotions run high in Moon boys basketball victory

Emotions run high in Moon boy’s basketball victory

Preston Moore and Preston Moore
February 9, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- The Moon Tigers (19-1, 11-1) hosted the Montour Spartans (14-8, 7-2) in their last regular season game of the year. The Tigers also celebrated their seniors with their annual senior night and played without one of their star players, Donovan Johnson. The Spartans...

Moon basketball drops first game in double overtime thriller

Moon basketball drops first game in double overtime thriller

Preston Moore and Preston Moore
February 2, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP — The Chartiers Valley Colts (15-3, 9-2) hit the road to take on the Moon Area Tigers (16-1, 6-1). The entire game felt like a playoff atmosphere as the fans were screaming, the players were fired up and even the rafters were shaking. Moon came out at tip-off...

Moons winning streak hits 16

Moon’s winning streak hits 16

Preston Moore and Preston Moore
January 26, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP — The Moon Tigers (16-0, 6-0) faced the South Fayette Lions (7-10, 1-5) at home in a game where their depth was tested. Moon's star player, Donovan Johnson, was out for Friday's game. Devontae Humphries got the start in Johnson's place. At the beginning of...

Statement win for Moon over West Allegheny

Statement win for Moon over West Allegheny

Preston Moore and Preston Moore
January 19, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP — The Moon Tigers (14-0, 7-0) hosted the West Allegheny Indians (5-10, 0-5) in efforts to keep their impressive win streak alive and stay on top of the conference. Moon came out of the gates scalding hot on offense. On the very first possession, Donovan Johnson...