The much anticipated arrival of Isabella Posset
Samuel Anthony, Digital Content Manager
March 21, 2019
Filed under Sports, Sports Features, Sports Showcase, Top Stories, Women's Basketball, Women's Basketball Features
MOON TOWNSHIP -- "I want you to understand, Bella Posset commited to us as a sophomore. This was a long-time coming," said RMU women's basketball head coach Charlie Buscaglia as he sat upon the podium after his Colonials had just defeated the Saint Francis Red Flash in the NEC championship game. "We had to...
Moon gets their revenge in state playoffs
Preston Moore, Moon Sports Beat Writer
March 20, 2019
Filed under Moon Sports, Other Sports, Sports, Sports Showcase
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 game after being up by double-d...
Moon heads to WPIAL Championship
Preston Moore, Moon Sports Beat Writer
February 27, 2019
Filed under Moon Sports, Other Sports, Sports, Sports Showcase, Top Stories
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 ended. The game starte...
Moon moves on in WPIAL playoffs
Preston Moore, Moon Sports Beat Writer
February 23, 2019
Filed under Moon Sports, Other Sports, Sports, Sports Showcase, Top Stories
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 Regional in the semi-finals on the...
Emotions run high in Moon boy’s basketball victory
Preston Moore, Moon Sports Beat Writer
February 9, 2019
Filed under Moon Sports, Other Sports, Sports, Sports Showcase, Top Stories
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 came out red hot hi...
Moon’s winning streak hits 16
Preston Moore, Moon Sports Beat Writer
January 26, 2019
Filed under Moon Sports, Other Sports, Sports, Sports Showcase
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 the game, the Lions attacke...
Tigers dominate the Jaguars to stay undefeated in section play
Preston Moore, Moon Sports Beat Writer
January 12, 2019
Filed under Moon Sports, Other Sports, Sports, Sports Showcase
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 foes. The first quarter started off quick ...
West Allegheny avenges loss from last season against Moon
Preston Moore, Moon Sports Beat Writer
October 27, 2018
Filed under Moon Sports, Other Sports, Sports, Sports Showcase, Top Stories
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 squeezed out a victory in the end, winning...
Preview: Moon hosts West Allegheny on Senior Night
Preston Moore, Moon Sports Beat Writer
October 26, 2018
Filed under Moon Sports, Other Sports, Sports, Sports Showcase
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 spoiler. The Indians faced the North Alleghen...
Wolverines pull away in defensive battle at Tiger Stadium
Preston Moore, Moon Sports Beat Writer
October 20, 2018
Filed under Moon Sports, Other Sports, Sports, Sports Showcase, Top Stories
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 defeat. The Tiger defense came out swinging...
