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Moon Area Girls Rugby win, move to 4-1, 2-0 in section.
Girls Varsity Rugby
Updated on 03/24/2025
Moon Area girls started hot against State College with Laura Brosovic scoring on her Freshman debut breaking tackles and scoring a 60m try. Ellie Nurss completed the touchline conversionThe Tigers kept the pressure on State College, but State College showed their ability to tackle and frustrated their attack, However a Moon scrum 20 yards out saw Ava Steed pick from the base of the scrum and score. Ellie Nurss converted again.Quick hands from Keira Wise to Laura Brosovic to Ellie Nurss sees Nurss put Steed through a gap for her 2nd try of the match - Nurss again converts.To finish out our scoring - Junior prop Shiri Kurdatullaev makes a nice pass to a charging Ava Steed who runs 80 yards to complete her hattrick.Final (by forfeit) 25-0Tries:Ava Steed 3Laura Brosovic Conversions:Ellie Nurss 4/4
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Boys Varsity Volleyball vs. Canon Mcmillan High School
Boys Varsity Volleyball
Posted on 03/20/2025
Moon Boys Varsity Volleyball battles but falls in 4 set thriller vs. visiting Canon Mac. Scores were 25-27, 24-26, 25-22, 27-29. In a match that saw every contested set go to overtime, Oliver Enos led in Kills (23) followed by Billy Sprott (15). At the net, Alex Weiss led in blocks with 3, folllowed by Laercio Sousa and Hayden Dunn with 2 each. A scrappy defensive effort with 3 guys in double digits (Logan Anderson-Stewart (13), Billy Sprott (14) and Oliver Enos (12) kept the match extremely competitive. The Tigers are back on the road this Saturday as they compete in the 60th Annual Meadville Boy´s Tournament.
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Boys Varsity falls on the road to Peters Township
Boys Varsity Volleyball
Posted on 03/20/2025
Boys Varsity Volleyball falls on the road in 3 to Peters Township: 20-25, 25-27, 21-25. The Tigers were led in kills by Billy Sprott (11), and Oliver Enos (9). Hayden Dunn led the defensive category with 9 digs. Next game is set for Thursday night (3/20) when the Tigers take on Canon Mac.
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Congratulations to Avery Machusko on reaching 100 goals!
Girls Varsity Lacrosse
Posted on 03/20/2025
Avery Machusko reached 100 goals in her high school girls lacrosse career after a 12-6 victory over Norwin on Monday, March 17th.Avery had 4 goals in the game to reach the mark. Congratulations!
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Boys Varsity Volleyball falls in 4 to North Hills
Boys Varsity Volleyball
Posted on 03/18/2025
Moon Varsity Boys loses in 4 sets in season opener against visiting North Hills. (16-25, 25-21, 18-25, 16-25) Billy Sprott led with 10 Kills, followed by Oliver Enos with 7 and Alex Weiss with 6. Hayden Dunn led the defensive effort with 15 digs on the night. Logan Anderson-Stewart finishes with 26 assists. The Tigers will host Canon McMillan in another non-section match-up on Thursday, March 20th.
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Boys Varsity Volleyball vs. Hopewell High School
Boys Varsity Volleyball
Updated on 03/18/2025
Moon Varsity Boys Volleyball defeats Hopewell 3-1 for first win of the season. (25-23, 18-25, 25-19, 25-13) Kill leaders were Billy Sprott (19), Oliver Enos (12) and Alex Weiss (5). Enos led the Digs category with 22 followed by Logan Anderson-Stewart with 13. Sprott finished with 4 blocks, with Weiss/McAdams with 3 each. The Tigers are coming off of a 5th place finish at the Fox Chapel Classic over the weekend. They head to Peters Township on Wednesday before hosting Canon McMillan on Thursday.
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Girls rugby opens section play with a win over Hollidaysburg
Girls Varsity Rugby
Posted on 03/18/2025
Moon Area Girls Rugby started the season with a trip to Hollidaysburg HS. Braving the ever increasing wind speeds and the darkening skies, Moon Area started off to a fast start.Almost immediately after kickoff, a nice run by Ava Steed puts the ball within striking distance and quick hands from Ellie Nurss to Hannah Wasnieski sees Melissa Staaf hit a gap to score. Nurss converts and we're quickly up 7-0.Moon Area got its second score after Sam Orlando steals possession and gets the ball to Maria Depner and then Steed. Quick attacking near the Hollidaysburg line sees Reagan LaFayette hit Nurss with a pass and Nurss dives over. Nurss then makes her own kick.Our last score came from great teamwork and pressure that sees a Moon Area quick tap by Nurss who scored her second try and she makes her own kick.The varsity game was ended at 20 minutes with an official score of 25-0.Scorers:Tries:Ellie Nurss (2)Melissa Staaf Conversions:Ellie Nurss 3/3
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Girls Varsity Softball defeats The Brearley School 17-0
Girls Varsity Softball
Posted on 03/17/2025
The Moon Lady Tigers scored 17 runs on 7 hits in 3-innings to defeat The Brearley School (NY) by the score of 17-0.The Lady Tigers pitcher, Abbie Warnagaris, pitched a perfect game with 4 strikeouts, 0 walks and 0 hits.Top performers:Danica Bacu went 2 for 3 with 2 runs and 2 RBIsKatherine DeMarco went 1 for 1 with 3 runs and 1 RBIAlina McMahon had 1 hit, 2 runs, and 2 RBI
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Girls Varsity Softball defeats Flagler-Palm Coast High School 8-7
Girls Varsity Softball
Posted on 03/15/2025
Girls softball defeated Flagler-Palm Coast High School 8-7 in their first game of their Florida Spring Training trip in Orlando. Abbie Warnagaris (Jr.) earned her first win of the season for the Tigers as she struck out 4 batters through 5 innings.Katie DeMarco (Fr.) came in relief and to close out the game with 5Ks and no runs given up for her 1st career save.Offense was led by Cameran Chambers (Sr.) who went 2/2 with an inside the park, 2-run homer and a triple bringing in 2 RBIs.Katie DeMarco and Alina McMahon both had multi-hit hames and an RBI each. Abbie Warnagaris also had two hits in the game.The Tigers next game will be against the Brearley School from NY on Sunday, March 16th at 12:00pm.
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Smarsh captures PIAA West Region Title; Sets sights on PIAA State Championships
Girls Varsity Wrestling
Posted on 03/04/2025
Haley Smarsh continues capturing titles as she makes her run towards a PIAA State Girls Wrestling Championship appearance two years in a row. The dominant 130 pounder won the PIAA West Region Tournament by fall as she prepares for a run at a state title. This marks her second consecutive PIAA West Region title to follow up her second consecutive WPIAL title.Smarsh is the no.1. ranked WPIAL wrestler and no. 4 ranked PIAA wrestler in her weight class.The PIAA State Championships begin on Thursday, March 6th in Hershey, PA.
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Moon Triumphs Over North Hills in OT Thriller to Advance in Penguins Cup Playoffs
Boys Varsity Ice Hockey
Posted on 03/04/2025
RMU Island Sports Center – March 3, 2025Moon Area Hockey is moving on in the Penguins Cup Playoffs after a dramatic 3-2 overtime victory over North Hills on Monday night at the RMU Island Sports Center. The Tigers secured the win in thrilling fashion, with Landon Watson netting the game-winning goal on a penalty shot at the 3:46 mark of overtime.Moon struck first in the second period when Clayton Foster capitalized on an even-strength opportunity, finding the back of the net at 16:49. Jordan Rieke assisted on the tally, giving the Tigers a 1-0 lead heading into the third period.The Tigers extended their advantage early in the final frame, as Jordan Rieke converted at 6:23 with an assist from Logan Rieke, putting Moon up 2-0. However, North Hills refused to go quietly, mounting a comeback with two late goals. The Indians cut the deficit to one at 9:14 before netting the equalizer at 15:19, forcing overtime in the first-round showdown.In the extra period, Moon had a golden opportunity to
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Moon Wrestlers Shine at WPIAL Class 3A Championships, Four Advance to Regionals
Boys Varsity Wrestling
Posted on 02/24/2025
The Moon Area Tigers wrestling team made a strong showing at the WPIAL Class 3A Championships on February 21-22 at Canon-McMillan High School, with four standout athletes earning spots at the upcoming PIAA West Regional Tournament.Leading the charge was Cael Yanek at 133 lbs, who battled his way to an impressive 4th place finish. Yanek posted a solid 3-2 record over the weekend, securing two victories by decision and one by technical fall, showcasing both grit and technical prowess.At 107 lbs, Bryce Thomas delivered a hard-fought performance, finishing 6th overall. Thomas went 3-3 during the tournament, earning two wins by decision and one by fall, demonstrating his resilience and determination on the mat.In the 160 lbs weight class, Liam Costa powered through the bracket to claim 7th place. Costa also compiled a 3-2 record, highlighted by a win by technical fall, a major decision, and a hard-fought decision victory.Rounding out Moon’s impressive showing was Michael Olszewski at
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Boys Basketball takes on Chartiers Valley in WPIAL Quarterfinal 2/21
Boys Varsity Basketball
Posted on 02/21/2025
Moon travels to Upper St. Clair on Friday, Feb. 21st to take on Chartiers Valley in the WPIAL Class 5A Boys Basketball Quarterfinal. Below is game information:Date: Feb. 21, 2025Location: Upper St. Clair HS - 1825 McLaughlin Run Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15241Time: 8:00pmTickets: Available online and at the door. All tickets at the door are $7GoFan.co for online tickets ($7 adults/$5 student)Radio: KDKA Radio-Tune in: 100.1 FM & AM 1020 KDKA or TribLiveHSSN Web Feed (Free)Livestream: NFHS Network (Subscribe)
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Moon hockey clinches PIHL Varsity A Blue Division title
Boys Varsity Ice Hockey
Posted on 02/18/2025
The Moon Tigers secured the Varsity A Blue Division title with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Butler on Tuesday, February 17th, at RMU Island Sports Center.After falling behind early, Moon responded with a first-period goal from Logan Rieke to tie the game at 1-1. The Tigers then took the lead in the second period when Clayton Foster found the back of the net for what proved to be the game-winner.Goaltender Carson Relyea was a difference-maker between the pipes, stopping 24 shots to preserve the win.With the division title in hand, Moon now shifts its focus to the PIHL Class A playoffs, where the Tigers will look to carry their momentum into the postseason.
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Wrestling takes 1st at Pine-Richland Duals
Boys Varsity Wrestling
Posted on 02/10/2025
Tigers win Pine Richland Duals! 1st place with a 6-0 record on the day. See results below:Moon 35 - Butler 28 Moon 33 - Latrobe 30 Moon 41 - Shaler 24 Moon 47 - Belle Vernon 23 Moon 64 - Mars 9 Moon 54 - Seneca Valley 17
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Moon medals at Gymnastics Judges Invitational
Girls Varsity Gymnastics
Updated on 02/07/2025
Congratulations to Sophia Ny and Gabrielle Spitznagel on medaling at the Gymnastics Judges Invitational held at Monaca Turners on Thursday, February 6th.All-AroundSophia 1stGabrielle 5thUneven BarsSophia 2ndGabrielle 4thVaultGabrielle 3rdSophia 4thBeamSophia 1st >
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