Tag: Moon

Moon's AJ Buford dunks against Thomas Jefferson in the PIAA Class 5A second round Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at Peters Township. (Mike Darnay | Mon Valley Independent)

Moon comes alive in 3rd quarter, races past Thomas Jefferson in Class 5A 2nd round

March 10, 2026

There’s been something about the Moon basketball team and third-quarter success during the first two rounds of the PIAA Class 5A playoffs.

Canon-McMillan’s Marlee Solomon beats Shippensburg’s Olivia Kearns during the PIAA championships Saturday. (Chaz Palla | TribLive)

Canon-McMillan’s Marlee Solomon repeats, Mt. Lebanon, Moon wrestlers also claim PIAA girls gold

March 7, 2026

HERSHEY — Having one state gold medal in her collection already, there was only so much Marlee Solomon could do to top her previous achievements.

Kiski Area’s Ava Golding beats Dallastown’s Avery Baldwin during a PIAA girls 142-pound quarterfinal bout Friday at Giant Center. (Chaz Palla | TribLive)

6 WPIAL wrestlers to go for gold at PIAA girls championships

March 6, 2026

HERSHEY — Six WPIAL wrestlers will be in the championship round of the PIAA girls wrestling tournament Saturday afternoon after recording victories in the quarterfinals and semifinals Friday at Giant Center.

Chartiers Valley’s Julian Semplice is called for charging on Moon’s Caden Kopay during the WPIAL Class 5A semifinals Tuesday. (Chaz Palla | TribLive)

‘We’ll take an ugly win:’ No. 1 Chartiers Valley gets past Moon, earns spot in Class 5A finals

February 24, 2026

Moon sophomore Brody Bauman launched a possible game-winning 3-pointer with two seconds left that hit off the front of rim and bounced away as time expired, keeping Chartiers Valley’s hopes of a repeat alive.

Trinity’s Jonah Williamson sheds a tackle attempt by Belle Vernon’s Jace Gedekoh en route to a touchdown Friday, Oct. 24, 2025. (Mike Darnay | Mon Valley Independent)

Trinity’s Jonah Williamson headlines 19 WPIAL selections for PSFCA Big School West all-star team

Five productive offensive football players from WPIAL schools were among the 19 individuals selected to the West roster Tuesday for the annual Pennsylvania State Football Coaches Association East-West Big School all-star game. The small school teams were announced Monday.

Gateway’s Nehemiah Nichols goes to the basket as Moon’s Jackson Bauman defends in the WPIAL Class 5A quarterfinals Friday. (James Dotson | For TribLive)

Free throws, defense play key role for Moon in 5A quarterfinal win over Gateway

February 20, 2026

Defense and free throws proved to be a winning recipe for Moon on Friday night.

Moon’s Jackson Bauman pulls up for a 3-pointer against Mars on Jan. 30. (Christopher Horner | TribLive)

Moon defense in postseason form in Class 5A 1st-round win over Penn-Trafford

February 17, 2026

At a time of the year when defensive efforts tend to stand tall, a 15-13 game at the half turned into a 15-point victory Tuesday night.

Penn-Trafford’s Zachary Feldman scores over Gateway’s Mykel Bruce-McCrommon earlier this month. (Chaz Palla | TribLive)

Westmoreland high school basketball playoff preview capsules for Feb. 17, 2026

February 16, 2026

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PIHL names January players of the month

The PIHL announced its players of the month for January. All three are forwards.

Avonworth’s Peter Bonnet celebrates with Dimitri Velisaris after Velisaris scored against North Catholic during the WPIAL Class 3A semifinals Nov. 14, 2025, at North Allegheny High School. (Chaz Palla | TribLive)

7 players from WPIAL selected to Big 33 roster

February 13, 2026

The WPIAL will be represented by seven players on this year’s Pennsylvania Big 33 football team.

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