Tag: Moon

Bill Fralic finished in the top 10 in the Heisman Trophy voting twice.

Finalists announced for inaugural Bill Fralic Award

November 9, 2019

The six finalists have been selected for the inaugural Bill Fralic Memorial Award, which will recognize the WPIAL’s most outstanding lineman in the name of Fralic, the late Penn Hills, Pitt and NFL standout.

Peters Twp.’s Josh Casilli eludes Moon defenders en route to his first touchdown during their WPIAL Class 5A quarterfinal Friday, Nov. 8, 2019, at West Allegheny High School.

Peters Township wins rematch with Moon in WPIAL Class 5A quarterfinal

November 8, 2019

When Peters Township lost to Moon in the regular season, Josh Casilli’s stat line read: one catch, six yards.

Peters Twp.’s Josh Casilli returns a kickoff for a touchdown during the second quarter against Bethel Park Friday, Oct. 18, 2019, at Bethel Park High School.

Allegheny 8 co-champions Moon, Peters Township rematch in WPIAL quarterfinals

The WPIAL football playoffs often bring together unfamiliar teams, so their coaches spend hours studying one another on film.

After failed election bid, Chick’s Picks eyes up a Class 6A upset

November 7, 2019

As Election Day approached, Chick’s Picks pondered the idea of running for office. Her dream of being elected Head Prognosticator of District 7 seemed well within reach after her countless years of experience. The problem, however, was that she had waited too long to run a campaign. So, she called upon her go-to problem solver for help.

Moon’s Donovan Johnson celebrates with teammates after defeating Archbishop Wood in the PIAA Class 5A boys state championship game Friday, Mar. 22, 2019, at Giant Center in Hershey.

Former WPIAL basketball star Donovan ‘Puff’ Johnson commits to North Carolina

November 5, 2019

Former WPIAL basketball star Donovan “Puff” Johnson committed Tuesday night to North Carolina, choosing a school where older brother Cameron played.

2 WPIAL seniors receive 1st Division I offers from Rhode Island

November 3, 2019

Two WPIAL football players received their first Division I offers this week from the same FCS school.

Moon players warm up before their game against Franklin Regional on Nov. 1, 2019 at Moon.

Moon slams Franklin Regional, gets back in playoff win column

November 1, 2019

In its first playoff appearance since 2014, fourth-seeded Moon cruised to a 35-7 victory over Franklin Regional in the opening round of the WPIAL Class 5A playoffs Friday night.