Clairton's stifling defense, which had given up just 14 points all season, held Bishop Canevin's high-powered offense in check in a WPIAL semifinal battle in Peters Township Friday night.
Aidan Haas' goal a little over 2 minutes into the match proved to be the difference as Moon came up short against Radnor, 1-0, in its bid for its first state soccer championship.
Bishop Canevin will bring a 9-2 record into Friday night's WPIAL semifinal battle with unbeaten Clairton at Peters Township Middle School. The Bears have yielded just 21 points in going 12-0 and have won their two playoff games by a combined score of 110-0.
Luiz Silva's second-half goal proved to be the difference as Moon Area edged Conrad Weiser, 1-0, Tuesday night in the semifinals of the PIAA Class 3A boys soccer tournament. The Tigers will play for a state title Friday morning against Radnor.
The Moon Area boys soccer team has yet to lose a match in 24 starts this season, and they'll face their biggest test yet Tuesday when they battle Conrad Weiser in the semifinals of the PIAA Class 3A tournament.
Questionable officiating calls and sloppy play that resulted in 11 penalties proved fatal in Pitt's 24-19 loss to Virginia Saturday night at Acrisure Stadium. (Photos)
Unbeaten Moon kept its PIAA Class 3A championship dreams afloat with an overtime win over Allderdice Saturday, while Our Lady of the Sacred Heart saw its season come to a halt in a 2-0 loss to McConnellsburg in the Class A tournament.