Boys Volleyball Fall Short Against Liberty
Boys Varsity Volleyball
Posted on 04/02/2025
The Notre Dame boys volleyball team put up a valiant fight last night but fell just short against Liberty in a thrilling five-set battle (18-25, 19-25, 25-22, 25-22, 12-15).After dropping the first two sets, the Crusaders showed tremendous resilience, rallying to take the next two sets by identical 25-22 scores and forcing a decisive fifth set. Despite their momentum, Notre Dame came up just short in the final frame, falling 12-15.The team will look to carry that fighting spirit into their next match on Friday when they take on Pocono Mountain East.
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Baseball Handle Catasauqua
Boys Varsity Baseball
Posted on 04/02/2025
The Notre Dame baseball team delivered a commanding performance on Wednesday, rolling past Catasauqua with a 15-2 victory in just five innings. The Crusaders exploded for eight runs in the first inning and never looked back, collecting 10 hits while limiting the Rough Riders to just three.Shortstop Colin Pevorus led the offensive charge, going 2-for-2 with three runs scored and an RBI. Michael Martino added two hits and an RBI, while Michael Wachter, Paul Smith, and Blake Benolken each chipped in with an RBI as well. The Crusaders showcased patience at the plate, drawing seven walks, which helped fuel their big innings.On the mound, Austin Casal picked up the win, tossing two innings while allowing just one run on one hit and striking out two. Andrew Wake and Brayden Darios combined for three strong innings in relief, keeping the Rough Riders' bats quiet.With momentum on their side, the Crusaders now turn their attention to Friday's matchup against Saucon Valley.
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Hannah Lilly Records 100th Hit as Softball Defeats Catasauqua
Girls Varsity Softball
Updated on 04/02/2025
The Notre Dame softball team dominated Catasauqua with a 26-4 victory on Wednesday. Natalie Lilly had an outstanding performance, driving in eight runs on four hits, including a triple, two doubles, and a single. Another standout moment of the game was senior Hannah Lilly’s 100th career hit, a remarkable milestone in her softball career.Notre Dame offense came out strong in the first inning, scoring on a series of hits, including doubles from Natalie Lilly, Riley Palank, and Claire Ceraul. They continued to pile on runs, scoring 12 in the second inning, highlighted by a Riley Palank home run, a Sydney Ryan solo homer, and a three-run triple from Natalie Lilly. Briana Deschane hit a grand slam for Catasauqua in the second, but it was not enough to close the gap.The Crusaders added eight more runs in the fourth inning, with strong contributions from players like Addison Ryan (who homered) and Claire Ceraul (who also homered). Makenna Deemer earned the win, striking out four over two inni
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Boys Tennis Dominate Jim Thorpe
Boys Varsity Tennis
Posted on 04/02/2025
The Notre Dame boys tennis team delivered a dominant performance today, sweeping Jim Thorpe 5-0. Nico Guet Cruza set the tone at first singles with a flawless 6-0, 6-0 victory. At second singles, Liam Behrens battled through a competitive first set before pulling away for a 6-3, 6-0 win. Hunter Skodocek was in complete control at third singles, also winning 6-0, 6-0. In doubles play, Nico Braido and Aidan Dalton showed strong chemistry at first doubles, securing a 6-0, 6-1 victory. The second doubles pairing of Gene Behme and Kai’den Engle won their match by forfeit, rounding out the Crusaders' sweep. It was a commanding performance from Notre Dame as they continue to build momentum going into tomorrow's rescheduled match against Pen Argyl.
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Girls Track Defeat Pen Argyl
Girls Varsity Track
Posted on 04/02/2025
The Notre Dame girls track & field team delivered an outstanding performance, defeating Pen Argyl 96-54 in a well-rounded team effort that featured strong finishes on the track and in the field events.Mia Steirer showcased her speed, leading the Crusaders in the sprints with a first-place finish in the 200m (28.20) and a second-place finish in the 100m (13.79). Angelina Perrucci and Ava Coulter added to the team’s depth with strong performances in the 100m and 200m, while Savina Steele dominated in the 400m (1:00.14), with Josephine Hobbie following close behind in second place.Notre Dame’s middle and long-distance runners put on a clinic, sweeping the 800m and 1600m. Ella Schweitzer won both races, clocking in at 2:27.11 in the 800m and 5:35.11 in the 1600m, while Brenna Hammerstone and Samantha Karwacki secured second-place finishes. Alivia Rieland added crucial points with a second-place finish in the 3200m (13:41.44), followed closely by teammate Talia Fogel in third.In the hur
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Boys Track Defeat Pen Argyl
Boys Varsity Track
Posted on 04/02/2025
Notre Dame put together a dominant performance, defeating Pen Argyl 96-49 in a meet filled with personal bests and strong finishes. The Crusaders showed depth across the sprints, distance races, and field events.Alex Clark led the way on the track, sprinting to victory in both the 100m (11.33) and 200m (22.68). Andrew Shupe was right behind him in the 100m (11.41), securing a 1-2 finish for Notre Dame. Kalet Wilson also contributed valuable points in the sprints. Alexander Pirog displayed endurance and speed, winning the 400m (52.87), while Roman Perrucci added a strong third-place finish.Notre Dame dominated the distance events as well, with Dante Azzolina claiming victories in the 800m (2:15.16) and 1600m (5:08.00). Emmett Rieland finished second in both races, showcasing his consistency, while Mark Perone added a third-place finish in the 1600m. Noah Sharpe took control in the 3200m (11:26.79), followed by teammates Darek Schaeffer and David Licari in a clean sweep for the Crusaders
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Tennis Fall To Southern Lehigh
Boys Varsity Tennis
Posted on 04/02/2025
The Notre Dame boys' tennis team faced a tough matchup against Southern Lehigh, falling 1-4. Despite strong efforts across the lineup, the Crusaders were unable to secure the win.In singles play, Nico Guet Cruza battled in the first singles match but fell 0-6, 4-6. Liam Behrens put up a strong fight at second singles, winning the first set before narrowly losing in three sets, 6-2, 5-7, 2-6. Hunter Skodocek also fought hard at third singles but came up short, 3-6, 4-6.The lone win for Notre Dame came from the first doubles team of Nico Braido and Aidan Dalton, who staged a comeback to secure a three-set victory, 3-6, 6-3, 7-5. In second doubles, Kai’den Engle and Gene Behme battled but fell 4-6, 1-6.The Crusaders will look to bounce back in their next match Thursday at Pen Argyl.
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Baseball Edged by Southern Lehigh
Boys Varsity Baseball
Posted on 04/02/2025
Notre Dame baseball fell just short in a hard-fought battle against Southern Lehigh, losing 8-7 on Monday. The Crusaders started strong, scoring two runs in the first inning and adding another in the second to take an early lead. However, a five-run fifth inning from Southern Lehigh proved to be the turning point, and despite a late push, Notre Dame was unable to reclaim the lead.Jason Frederick led the offense with a 2-for-3 performance, driving in four runs. Christian Rivituso contributed with two hits and two runs scored, while Michael Wachter added two hits and crossed the plate twice. Connor Albert, Austin Casal, and Paul Smith also played key roles in getting runners on base and pushing runs across.On the mound, Clemente Cintron pitched four innings, allowing four earned runs while striking out two. Michael Martino came in for relief, throwing two innings and giving up two earned runs.Despite a strong effort, the Crusaders came up just short. They will look to bounce back in thei
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Softball Explosive Offense Cruise Past Southern Lehigh
Girls Varsity Softball
Posted on 03/31/2025
Notre Dame softball dominated Southern Lehigh with a 15-3 victory on Monday, powered by Sydney Ryan’s two home runs and five RBIs. The Crusaders exploded for eight runs in the first inning, highlighted by Sydney Ryan’s three-run homer, Addison Ryan’s solo shot, and key hits from Kelsey Bedics and Natalie Lilly.The offense continued in the second with five more runs, including a three-run double from Hannah Lilly. Sydney Ryan added another home run in the fourth, driving in two more runs to extend the lead.Rachel Fisher earned the win, allowing three runs (two earned) over five innings with no walks. The Crusaders tallied 14 hits, led by Addison Ryan and Hannah Lilly with three each. Riley Palank drew three walks, and Natalie Lilly was active on the bases, stealing twice.Notre Dame will face Catasauqua on Wednesday.
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Boys Volleyball Fall to William Allen
Boys Varsity Volleyball
Posted on 03/31/2025
The Notre Dame Varsity Boys Volleyball team fought hard but came up short against William Allen on Friday, falling in straight sets (21-25, 20-25, 19-25). Despite keeping each set competitive, the Crusaders couldn’t find a way to swing the momentum in their favor.The Crusaders will look to regroup and get back on track as they host Easton at home today.
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Baseball Battle But Fall to Bangor
Boys Varsity Baseball
Posted on 03/31/2025
The Notre Dame baseball team came up short in a tough 12-6 loss to Bangor on Saturday. Despite tallying 12 hits, the Crusaders couldn’t keep pace with Bangor’s offense.Bangor jumped out to an early lead, scoring twice in the first and adding four more in the second. Notre Dame got on the board in the third when Clemente Cintron ripped a key hit to drive in three runs. A four-run fourth inning, fueled by clutch hits from Michael Wachter and Colin Pevorus, brought the Crusaders back into the game, but Bangor’s bats stayed hot, tacking on late insurance runs.Cintron led the offense with three RBIs, while Connor Albert, Wachter, and Pevorus each had multiple hits. On the mound, Austin Casal took the loss, allowing six runs (two earned) over two innings. Liam Gilligan, Brayden Darios, and Christian Rivituso worked in relief, but Bangor’s Merlo went the distance, limiting Notre Dame to just two earned runs over seven innings.The Crusaders look to bounce back as they take on Southern Lehigh a
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Ryan’s Big Game Powers Softball Victory Over Bangor
Girls Varsity Softball
Posted on 03/31/2025
Sydney Ryan led Notre Dame softball with three hits, including a home run, in a dominant 15-3 win over Bangor. The Crusaders jumped ahead early, scoring seven runs in the first inning, highlighted by Addison Ryan’s two-run homer. Sydney Ryan’s single in the second extended the lead to 8-0. In the third, Riley Palank doubled in a run before Ryan’s two-run homer capped a three-run inning.Rachel Fisher earned the win, allowing just one hit over three scoreless innings. The Crusaders tallied 16 hits, with multiple contributions from Emily Szczepanski, Addison Ryan, Kelsey Bedics, and Fisher. Bangor’s Kaylynn Figurski and Marissa Siu each drove in a run, while Marissa Siu and Abby Orlemann collected two hits apiece.The Crusaders look to keep their momentum going as they host Southern Lehigh at home today.
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Baseball Defeat Moravian Academy
Boys Varsity Baseball
Posted on 03/28/2025
Notre Dame baseball dominated in a commanding 15-0 victory over Moravian Academy, fueled by an explosive offensive performance and lockdown pitching. The Crusaders racked up 11 hits and 13 RBIs, showcasing their depth and firepower at the plate.Leading the offensive charge, Connor Albert went 2-for-2 with a double, three total bases, two RBIs, and a stolen base. Andrew Wake also had a strong showing, going 2-for-2 with a double and two RBIs. Paul Smith delivered a standout performance, going 2-for-2 with a triple, four total bases, and two RBIs. Colin Pevorus added to the attack with a triple and two runs scored, while Michael Martino and Austin Casal each recorded hits and RBIs, keeping the Crusaders’ offense rolling.On the mound, Liam Gilligan and Brayden Darios combined for a stellar shutout. Gilligan pitched two dominant innings, allowing just two hits while striking out three. Darios followed with a hitless inning, adding two strikeouts and sealing the victory.Notre Dame now looks
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Tennis Falls to Moravian Academy
Boys Varsity Tennis
Posted on 03/27/2025
Notre Dame battled hard in their latest match but ultimately fell to a strong Moravian Academy squad.In singles play, Aveer Chadha (MA) secured a win over Nici Guet Cruza (NDGP) at #1 singles, 6-0, 6-0. At #2 singles, Eric Sanchez Josa (MA) took the first set convincingly but faced resistance from Liam Behrens (NDGP) in the second before closing out a 6-0, 6-3 victory. Hunter Zicherman (MA) and Hunter Skodocek (NDGP) engaged in a competitive match at #3 singles, with Zicherman emerging victorious, 6-3, 6-3.Notre Dame's doubles teams fought with determination, pushing their opponents to the limit. At #1 doubles, Nico Braido and Aidan Dalton (NDGP) forced a decisive third set but ultimately fell to Qayn Jaffer and Dylan Hammond (MA), 6-1, 6-7, 6-1. The #2 doubles pairing of Gene Behave and Pablo Dravero (NDGP) kept their match tight, pushing Camden Luftig and Ben Greenberg (MA) to a tiebreaker in the second set, but MA secured the win, 6-4, 7-6.Despite the tough results, the NDGP team sh
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Boys Track & Field Secures Hard-Fought Win Over Jim Thorpe
Boys Varsity Track
Posted on 03/26/2025
The Notre Dame boys track and field team battled to an 80-66 victory over Jim Thorpe, with standout performances across multiple events. The Crusaders showcased their strength in sprints, distance races, relays, and field events to come away with the win.Leading the charge in the sprints, Alex Clark dominated both the 100m (11.80) and 200m (23.37), while Alexander Pirog ran an impressive 51.21 to win the 400m. The distance crew put together a strong showing, with Roman Perrucci winning the 1600m (5:05.93) and Noah Sharpe taking second. Darek Schaeffer secured the top spot in the 3200m (11:34.02), while Emmett Rieland won the 800m (2:20.92) and also took first in the pole vault (8-9).Notre Dame’s relay teams played a crucial role in securing the team victory. The 4x100m squad of Clark, Aaron Gordon, Kalet Wilson, and Andrew Shupe crossed the line first in 45.84, while the 4x400m relay team of Pirog, Dante Azzolina, Gordon, and Shupe claimed another win in 3:45.15.In the field events, Aa
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Girls Track & Field Dominates at Jim Thorpe
Girls Varsity Track
Posted on 03/26/2025
The Notre Dame girls track and field team put on a stellar performance in their meet against Jim Thorpe, securing a dominant 119-30 victory. The Crusaders showcased their depth across all events, with standout performances in sprints, distance races, hurdles, jumps, and throws.On the track, Mia Steirer led the sprint squad with victories in both the 100m (13.59) and 200m (28.73), while Emily Lessig took first in the 400m (1:02.37) and played a key role in the 4x400m relay team’s victory. In the middle-distance races, Brenna Hammerstone claimed the 1600m (5:45.45) and secured second place in the 800m, just behind Samantha Karwacki, who took the win in 2:28.14. Alivia Rieland was strong in the long-distance events, winning the 3200m (13:57.40).The hurdles events saw impressive performances from Savina Steele, who won both the 100m hurdles (15.68) and 300m hurdles (48.41). The relay teams were unstoppable, with Notre Dame taking first in the 4x100m (54.13), 4x400m (4:22.56), and 4x800m (1
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Softball Rolls Past Northern Lehigh
Girls Varsity Softball
Posted on 03/25/2025
Notre Dame softball secured a strong 8-1 victory over Northern Lehigh on Tuesday. After the Bulldogs took an early lead in the first, the Crusaders responded in the second with an RBI single from Emily Szczepanski to tie the game. They pulled ahead in the third when Natalie Lilly and Sydney Ryan delivered back-to-back RBI singles, making it 3-1.Riley Palank added to the lead with a solo home run in the fifth, and the Crusaders continued to apply pressure at the plate, racking up 11 hits. Szczepanski, Addison Ryan, and Hannah Lilly each recorded two hits, while seven different players contributed RBIs.Rachel Fisher dominated on the mound, going the distance with a complete game, allowing just three hits and one run while striking out eight.Notre Dame looks to keep the momentum going when they travel to Bangor on Saturday.
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Boys Tennis Falls in Close Match Against Saucon Valley
Boys Varsity Tennis
Posted on 03/25/2025
The Notre Dame boys tennis team fought hard but came up just short in a 2-3 loss to Saucon Valley.In singles play, Nico Guet Cruza faced a tough opponent at first singles, falling 0-6, 0-6. Liam Behrens battled in a competitive first set at second singles but ultimately lost 5-7, 2-6. Hunter Skodocek delivered a strong performance at third singles, rallying for a 3-6, 6-2, 6-4 victory.The doubles teams split their matches. Nico Braido and Aidan Dalton secured a decisive 6-3, 6-2 win at first doubles, while Michael Huber and Gene Behme fell 2-6, 2-6 at second doubles.Notre Dame looks to bounce back quickly as they return to action tomorrow at Moravian Academy.
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Baseball Edge Northern Lehigh
Boys Varsity Baseball
Posted on 03/25/2025
Notre Dame kicked off their home opener with a strong 3-1 win over Northern Lehigh on Tuesday. The Crusaders capitalized early, scoring two runs in the first inning and adding another in the second, setting the tone for the game.Pitcher Clemente Cintron delivered a dominant performance, allowing just one hit and one run across seven innings while striking out six. At the plate, Austin Casal led the team with two RBIs, while Cintron helped his own cause with two hits and an RBI.With this solid victory, the Crusaders will look to build momentum as they prepare to host Moravian Academy at home on Thursday.
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