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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, Moon Sports Beat Writer 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...

Moon gets their revenge in state playoffs

Moon gets their revenge in state playoffs

Preston Moore, Moon Sports Beat Writer 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...

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

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

Preston Moore, Moon Sports Beat Writer 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...

Moon heads to WPIAL Championship

Moon heads to WPIAL Championship

Preston Moore, Moon Sports Beat Writer 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...

Moon moves on in WPIAL playoffs

Moon moves on in WPIAL playoffs

Preston Moore, Moon Sports Beat Writer 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...

Emotions run high in Moon boys basketball victory

Emotions run high in Moon boy’s basketball victory

Preston Moore, Moon Sports Beat Writer 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,...

Moon basketball drops first game in double overtime thriller

Moon basketball drops first game in double overtime thriller

Preston Moore, Moon Area Sports Beat Writer 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...

Moons winning streak hits 16

Moon’s winning streak hits 16

Preston Moore, Moon Sports Beat Writer 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...

Statement win for Moon over West Allegheny

Statement win for Moon over West Allegheny

Preston Moore, Moon Sports Beat Writer 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...

Tigers dominate the Jaguars to stay undefeated in section play

Tigers dominate the Jaguars to stay undefeated in section play

Preston Moore, Moon Sports Beat Writer January 12, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- The Moon Tigers (12-0, 5-0) squared off against the Thomas Jefferson Jaguars (6-7, 1-3) in a section match-up on Friday. The Tigers proved too dominant on both defense and offense as they easily came away with a victory over their section...

Moon wins nail biter at West Allegheny

Moon wins nail biter at West Allegheny

Preston Moore, Moon Sports Beat Writer December 15, 2018

MOON TOWNSHIP -- The Moon Tigers traveled to West Allegheny to take on the Indians in both of the teams' first section game of the year. The game was a back and forth affair and the Tigers ended up on top with an impressive comeback win. The game started...

Moon basketball sweeps in their holiday tournament

Moon basketball sweeps in their holiday tournament

Preston Moore, Moon Sports Beat Writer December 9, 2018

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Moon hosted its annual basketball tournament and dominated in both of the games they played in. Moon defeated both Brashear and Vincentian Academy as recent transfer Donovan Johnson made his debut for Moon and lived up to all the hype...

West Allegheny avenges loss from last season against Moon

West Allegheny avenges loss from last season against Moon

Preston Moore, Moon Sports Beat Writer October 27, 2018

MOON TOWNSHIP -- The West Allegheny Indians (7-2, 7-1) traveled to Moon Stadium to take on the Moon Tigers (2-8, 1-6). This game featured a defensive sided performance from both teams, where the first score was not seen until the third quarter. West Allegheny...

Preview: Moon hosts West Allegheny on Senior Night

Preview: Moon hosts West Allegheny on Senior Night

Preston Moore, Moon Sports Beat Writer October 26, 2018

MOON TOWNSHIP -- The Moon Tigers (2-7, 1-5) look to defend their home field as they play a very good West Allegheny Indians (6-2, 6-1) team. The Tigers will also celebrate their senior players in their last game of the season where they will look to play...

Wolverines pull away in defensive battle at Tiger Stadium

Wolverines pull away in defensive battle at Tiger Stadium

Preston Moore, Moon Sports Beat Writer October 20, 2018

MOON TOWNSHIP-- The Moon Tigers (2-7, 1-5) faced off against the Woodland Hills Wolverines (3-6, 2-4) at home this past Friday. The Moon Tigers struggled offensively and only managed to score points with their defense which ultimately led to their 20-10...

Preview: Tigers host the Wolverines

Preview: Tigers host the Wolverines

Preston Moore, Moon Sports Beat Writer October 19, 2018

The Moon Tigers (2-6, 1-4) will battle the Woodland Hills Wolverines (2-6, 1-4) this Friday as both teams look to win after losing in their last games. Both of these teams have not performed well in the conference and currently, neither team is in contention...

September Moon student athletes of the month

September Moon student athletes of the month

Preston Moore, Moon Sports Beat Writer October 19, 2018

Moon Area High School selected Sam Vachino and Conor Suchar as their female and male student-athletes of the month, sponsored by Eggs N'at, for the month of September. Vachino was chosen for this award due to her leadership and success in her sport...

Moon Tigers vs. Peters Township Indians

Moon Tigers vs. Peters Township Indians

Preston Moore, Moon Sports Beat Writer October 6, 2018
Air attack for the Indians leads them to a conference victory over the Tigers
Preview: Moon Tigers travel to Peters Township to take on the Indians

Preview: Moon Tigers travel to Peters Township to take on the Indians

Preston Moore, Moon Sports Beat Writer October 5, 2018

The Moon Tigers (2-4, 1-3) will travel to Peters Township this Friday to take on the Peters Township Indians (4-2, 3-1). Both teams are coming off losses and are looking to start a new winning streak. Last Friday, the Indians faced off against the...

Bethel Park ruins homecoming night for Moon Tigers

Bethel Park ruins homecoming night for Moon Tigers

Preston Moore, Moon Sports Beat Writer September 29, 2018
The Blackhawks won the turnover battle and dominated Moon on Homecoming night.
Preview: Moon Tigers vs Bethel Park Blackhawks

Preview: Moon Tigers vs Bethel Park Blackhawks

Preston Moore, Moon Sports Beat Writer September 27, 2018
The Moon Tigers look to defend their home field during Homecoming week
Weather cant stop Moon from storming past Chartiers Valley

Weather can’t stop Moon from storming past Chartiers Valley

Preston Moore, Moon Sports Beat Writer September 21, 2018

Chartiers Valley, PA-- The Moon Tigers (2-3, 1-1) traveled Chartiers Valley to take on the Colts (3-2 ,0-2) on Friday night. The Tigers came out ferocious with the first score of the game and never looked back, as they earned their first conference win...

Preview: Moon Tigers vs Chartiers Valley Colts

Preview: Moon Tigers vs Chartiers Valley Colts

Preston Moore, Moon Sports Beat Writer September 21, 2018

The Moon Tigers (1-3, 0-2) will travel to Chartiers Valley to take on the Colts (3-1, 0-1) for a conference match-up. The Tigers look to bounce back from a heartbreaking loss against the Baldwin Highlanders (3-1, 1-1). The Colts look to keep their momentum...

Overtime thriller at Tiger Stadium

Overtime thriller at Tiger Stadium

Preston Moore, Moon Sports Beat Writer September 15, 2018

Moon Township, PA — The Baldwin Highlanders (3-1 overall, 1-1 conference) took on the Moon Tigers (1-3, 0-2) for a conference matchup at Tigers Stadium. It was an offensive showdown throughout the entire game and there were multiple key defensive plays...

Moon Tigers vs. Baldwin Highlanders football preview

Moon Tigers vs. Baldwin Highlanders football preview

Preston Moore, Moon Sports Beat Writer September 14, 2018

The Baldwin Highlanders (2-1) come into Moon Stadium looking to bounce back from a 21-28 loss to Upper St. Clair. The Tigers (1-2) look to defend their home turf and bounce back from a brutal loss at the hands of a dominant Pine Richland team. Last...

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Powerhouse Pine Richland too much for Moon Tigers

Preston Moore, Moon Sports Beat Writer September 8, 2018

The Moon Area Tigers (1-2) took on the powerhouse Pine Richland Rams (2-1) for a non-conference match-up at Tiger Stadium in Moon, PA. The steady offensive attack and defensive dominance from Pine Richland led the Rams to a victory over the Moon Tigers. The...

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