Baseball Falls to Southern Lehigh in CL Quarterfinals
Boys Varsity Baseball
Posted on 05/12/2025
The #8-seeded Notre Dame baseball team battled hard but came up short in a 5–0 loss to top-seeded Southern Lehigh on Saturday night at Limeport Stadium.Despite being held scoreless, the Crusaders managed six hits against a dominant pitching performance from Southern Lehigh. Jason Frederick led the offense with a pair of singles, while Christian Rivituso, Austin Casal, Paul Smith, and Michael Martino each added a hit. Notre Dame also had extra-base hits from Casal and Martino, and Smith added a stolen base.On the mound, John Hull pitched five innings, giving up three earned runs on seven hits while striking out two. Paul Smith tossed a clean final inning with one strikeout.Notre Dame finishes the game awaiting their next matchup as District XI action will continue.
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Softball Defeat Southern Lehigh to Move on to CL Semifinals
Girls Varsity Softball
Posted on 05/12/2025
Notre Dame softball shut out Southern Lehigh 5-0 on Saturday to punch their ticket to the Colonial League semifinals. The Crusaders got on the board in the second inning with a solo home run from Sydney Ryan. They broke the game open in the fifth, scoring four runs on four hits. Riley Palank delivered a clutch two-run double, followed by Addison Ryan’s two-run shot to center field.Emily Szczepanski was dominant in the circle, going the distance with a complete game shutout. She scattered six hits over seven innings, struck out two, and didn’t allow a walk.Notre Dame’s offense was led by Palank, who went 3-for-4 with two RBIs. Addison Ryan also drove in two, while Claire Ceraul, Sydney Ryan, Rachel Fisher, and Natalie Lilly each had multi-hit games as part of the Crusaders’ 13-hit performance.Next up, Notre Dame will face #1 seed Northwestern Lehigh in the semifinals on Tuesday at 6:30 PM at Pates Park.
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Boys Track Colonial League Championship Recap
Boys Varsity Track
Updated on 05/09/2025
The Notre Dame Boys Track & Field team turned in a high-impact performance at the 2025 Colonial League Track & Field Championships.In the sprints, Alex Clark stood out as a Colonial League Champion, winning the 200 meters in 22.17. He was joined by Andrew Shupe, who placed sixth in the 100 meters (11.39), while Alexander Pirog captured second in the 400 meters (50.87). The 4x100 meter relay team of Clark, Shupe, Aaron Gordon, and Zion Wilson placed second overall with a time of 43.69. In the 4x400 meter relay, the team of Clark, Pirog, Shupe, and Gordon raced to another second-place finish in 3:31.49.On the distance side, the 4x800 meter relay team of Dante Azzolina, Roman Perrucci, Micah Schaefer, and Emmett Rieland earned fourth place with a time of 8:45.25. Rieland also contributed with a sixth-place finish in the 3200 meters, and Azzolina placed seventh in the 1600 meters and ninth in the 800 meters.In the field events, Aaron Gordon cleared 5-08.00 to finish fifth in the hi
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Girls Track Colonial League Championship Recap
Girls Varsity Track
Posted on 05/09/2025
The Notre Dame Girls Track & Field team delivered a strong performance at the 2025 Colonial League Track & Field Championships.Notre Dame was dominant in the relays, winning both the 4x800 meter relay and the 4x400 meter relay to earn Colonial League Champion titles. The 4x800 team of Riley Boyle, Brenna Hammerstone, Ella Schweitzer, and Samantha Karwacki led off the meet with a gold medal performance. Later in the day, the 4x400 team of Emily Lessig, Savina Steele, Ella Schweitzer, and Brenna Hammerstone closed things out with a commanding win.In individual events, Savina Steele was outstanding, claiming the Colonial League Championship in the 400 meters (57.38) and finishing second in the 300 meter hurdles. In the high jump, Ella Schweitzer and Julianne Skibinski tied for second, and Violet Dewalt added a fifth-place finish.The throws were another strong area for the Crusaders. Evelyn Hersh earned Colonial League Champion status in both the shot put (34-02.75) and discus (118
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Baseball Edges Wilson
Boys Varsity Baseball
Posted on 05/09/2025
The Notre Dame baseball team edged out Wilson Area 3–2 on Tuesday night to advance in district playoff action. The Crusaders delivered a clutch performance on the road, racking up 10 hits and executing timely plays to secure the win.Notre Dame took the lead in the 4th inning with two runs and added the go-ahead run in the 7th. Key offensive contributors included Paul Smith, who went 3-for-4 with an RBI, while Christian Rivituso and Clemente Cintron added two hits and drove in a run. Michael Martino also chipped in with two hits and an RBI, while earning a double.On the mound, Martino started and struck out seven over five innings, allowing two earned runs. John Hull closed the door with two perfect innings of relief to earn the win.With the victory, the Crusaders move on to face top-seeded Southern Lehigh on Saturday night at Limeport Stadium.
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Baseball Holds Off Late Surge to Defeat North Schuylkill
Boys Varsity Baseball
Posted on 05/09/2025
The Notre Dame baseball team edged out North Schuylkill in a thrilling 9–8 home victory, fending off a furious seventh-inning comeback to secure the win.Notre Dame jumped out to an early lead, putting up four runs in the bottom of the first inning. The Crusaders added two more in the third and three in the sixth, finishing the game with 12 hits and taking advantage of six walks issued by North Schuylkill pitchers. Offensively, Austin Casal led the way with a perfect 4-for-4 performance at the plate, including a double and an RBI. Connor Albert added two hits and a run scored, while Michael Wachter drove in two runs and reached base four times. Colin Pevorus and Matt Robertshaw each contributed key extra-base hits, with Pevorus also scoring twice.On the mound, Casal earned the win, throwing 3.1 innings and allowing three runs—two earned—on three hits. Paul Smith and Christian Rivituso combined for the final 3.2 innings of relief. Despite allowing five late runs, they managed to hold the
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Ryan Powers Softball Past Wilson
Girls Varsity Softball
Posted on 05/09/2025
Notre Dame softball rolled to a 15–5 victory over Wilson on Wednesday, fueled by a huge day at the plate from Addison Ryan. Ryan drove in four runs on three hits, including a two-run home run to center field in the seventh. She also added RBI singles in the fifth and sixth innings.After falling behind early, the Crusaders roared back in the second inning, scoring five runs on five hits to take control of the game. Gabrielle Apgar drove in two runs with a ground out, setting the tone for the offense.The seventh inning saw another explosive outburst from Notre Dame, plating six runs on five hits. Makenna Deemer singled in a run, Natalie Lilly doubled home two, Riley Palank tripled to drive in another, and Ryan capped the rally with her second homer of the season.On the mound, Emily Szczepanski earned the win, allowing just one run on three hits over two innings while striking out two. Makenna Deemer provided solid relief, pitching three innings and giving up just two earned runs with two
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Behrens and Guet-Cruza Finish 3rd at PIAA District XI Doubles
Boys Varsity Tennis
Posted on 05/02/2025
After an impressive run on Wednesday, Notre Dame’s Liam Behrens and Nico Guet Cruza returned to Lehigh University on Thursday for the semifinal round of the PIAA District XI Boys Tennis Doubles Tournament.Facing a strong Moravian Academy team of Chadha/Vicic, the Crusader duo battled hard but ultimately fell 2-6, 5-7 in a competitive match. Despite the loss, Behrens and Guet Cruza secured a 3rd place finish in the district—a tremendous achievement that caps off a great tournament run.Congratulations to Liam and Nico on a strong postseason performance and representing Notre Dame with pride!
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Softball Battle to the End in Narrow Loss to Palisades
Girls Varsity Softball
Posted on 05/01/2025
The Notre Dame softball team dropped a hard-fought battle to the Palisades Pirates, 7-6, on Wednesday.After falling behind early, the Crusaders showed fight, narrowing the gap in the later innings. Emily Szczepanski drove in two runs and pitched 1.2 innings in the circle. Rachel Fisher provided a steady presence with two hits and 4.1 innings of relief. Kelsey Bedics contributed with two stolen bases, and the defense turned a timely double play.The Crusaders return home on Friday for Senior Day as they take on the Pen Argyl Green Knights. Come out and support our seniors in their final regular season home game!
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Behrens and Guet-Cruza Move On To District XI Tennis Doubles Semi-Finals
Boys Varsity Tennis
Posted on 05/01/2025
Notre Dame's dynamic duo, Liam Behrens and Nico Guet Cruza, made a strong showing Wednesday at the PIAA District XI Boys Tennis Doubles Tournament held at Lehigh University.In the opening round, Behrens and Guet Cruza delivered a dominant performance, defeating Saucon Valley’s Lin/Hahr in straight sets, 6-2, 6-2. The Crusader pair then faced a tougher challenge in the quarterfinals, going the distance against Allentown Central Catholic’s Keenan/Spinosa. After a hard-fought battle, they emerged victorious with a 7-6, 0-6, 6-3 win to advance to the semifinals.The pair returns to Lehigh today, where they’ll take on Moravian Academy’s Chadha/Vicic with a spot in the District XI championship on the line.Best of luck to Liam and Nico as they continue their postseason run!
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Baseball Defeats Palisades
Boys Varsity Baseball
Posted on 05/01/2025
The Notre Dame baseball team powered past the Palisades Pirates on Wednesday, securing an 11-6 road victory behind a dominant offensive performance and solid pitching.After falling behind early, the Crusaders surged ahead with a 3-run third inning and broke the game open with a 5-run explosion in the sixth. Clemente Cintron led the offensive charge, going 3-for-5 with 2 RBIs and 3 runs scored, while Christian Rivituso added 3 hits and 3 RBIs of his own. Jason Frederick contributed a triple and 3 RBIs, rounding out a balanced lineup that collected 12 hits overall.On the mound, Michael Martino earned the win, pitching five strong innings with 4 strikeouts and allowing just 1 walk. Rivituso closed the game with two innings of relief, striking out one.The Crusaders improve their record and will now look ahead to Senior Day this Friday at home vs. Pen Argyl—a special afternoon honoring their seniors in what promises to be another exciting matchup.
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Boys Track Fall Just Short vs. Bangor
Boys Varsity Track
Updated on 04/30/2025
The Notre Dame boys team came up one point short in an incredibly close 74–73 loss to Bangor on Tuesday — but not without a string of standout performances that nearly swung the meet.Alex Clark won in the 100m (10.70), while Andrew Shupe took the 200m (22.70) and ran key legs on both the 4x100 and 4x400 relays. The 4x100 relay of Clark, Shupe, Kalet Wilson, and Aaron Gordon dominated in 44.20, and the 4x400 (3:34.50) closed the meet on a high note.Alexander Pirog added a win in the 400m (52.10), while Dante Azzolina took the 800m (2:09.90). Distance standout Emmett Rieland finished second in both the 1600m (4:59.00) and 3200m (11:03.10), with Darek Schaeffer placing third in the 3200m.In the field, Aaron Gordon won the high jump (5’7") and placed fourth in long jump. Ethan Weems delivered a victory in the shot put (44’3"), and Joshua Scherer was second in discus (102’11"). Jack Kothstein and Duncan Mitchelltree contributed in the javelin with second- and third-place finishes, res
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Girls Track Edge Bangor
Girls Varsity Track
Updated on 04/30/2025
The Notre Dame Green Pond girls track and field team earned a hard-fought 80–69 win over Bangor on Tuesday, fueled by a balanced attack across the sprints, distance events, hurdles, and field.Ella Schweitzer paced the Crusaders with a win in the 400m (1:01.60) and a second-place finish in high jump (4’11"). She joined forces with Brenna Hammerstone, Samantha Karwacki, and Emily Lessig to take second in the 4x400 relay (4:17.20).Sprinters Emily Lessig and Mia Steirer delivered key points. Lessig took second in both the 100m (12.50) and 200m (26.50), with Steirer placing third in each. Riley Boyle and Sharon Turley dominated the 800m with a 1–2 finish, while Talia Fogel won the 1600m (6:12.70) and Alivia Rieland led a 1–2 finish in the 3200m (13:35.50), followed by Mia Uliana.In the hurdles, Savina Steele took first in the 300m hurdles (48.50), and Greta Guroff added a third-place finish in the 100m hurdles.Notre Dame swept the pole vault behind Regan Dittmar (7’3") and Alivia Rieland (6
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Baseball Dominates Moravian Academy
Boys Varsity Baseball
Posted on 04/30/2025
The Notre Dame baseball delivered a commanding 9–1 win on the road against Moravian Academy on Tuesday, powered by an explosive early offense and dominant pitching.Notre Dame struck early with 3 runs in the first inning and tacked on 6 more in the second, building a lead that Moravian couldn’t overcome. The Crusaders collected 9 hits and were led at the plate by Clemente Cintron, who went 2-for-2 with a walk and a stolen base. Justin Silvius added a key 2-RBI double, while Austin Casal and Michael Martino each drove in runs.On the mound, the Crusaders were stellar. Starter Paul Smith earned the win, throwing 2 shutout innings with 3 strikeouts. Relievers Christian Rivituso and Andrew Wake combined to allow just one hit the rest of the way, with Wake striking out 6 over 3.1 innings of scoreless work.Notre Dame improves their record and will look to keep the momentum going as they travel to face Palisades today.
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Softball Power Past Bangor
Girls Varsity Softball
Posted on 04/29/2025
The Notre Dame softball team earned a hard-fought 7-4 win over Bangor on Monday, led by a standout performance from Addison Ryan. Ryan delivered at the plate with two clutch hits, driving in four runs on a two-run home run in the first and a two-run double in the third to spark the Crusaders' offense.After Bangor briefly took a 4-2 lead in the second inning, the Crusaders responded quickly. In the bottom of the third, back-to-back doubles by Addison Ryan and Sydney Ryan put Notre Dame back in front, 5-4—a lead they would not surrender.Emily Szczepanski earned the win in the circle, going the distance while allowing four runs (two earned) on 13 hits. She struck out four and walked just one in the complete-game effort.Offensively, the Crusaders totaled 12 hits. Hannah Lilly set the tone from the leadoff spot, going 3-for-4. Rachel Fisher and Riley Palank also recorded multiple hits to help seal the win.Notre Dame will look to keep the momentum going as they hit the road to face Palisades
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Baseball Falls Just Short to Bangor
Boys Varsity Baseball
Posted on 04/29/2025
In a high-scoring battle on Monday, the Notre Dame baseball came up just short in a 12-11 loss to Bangor. Despite a strong offensive showing and a valiant comeback effort, early defensive miscues and a big start by Bangor proved too much to overcome.Bangor jumped out early with eight runs in the first two innings, capitalizing on Notre Dame’s shaky start. Notre Dame responded with a five-run third inning and kept the pressure on with three-run rallies in both the fifth and sixth innings. Jason Frederick led the way at the plate with two hits and five RBIs, while Michael Wachter added two hits, two runs, and an RBI.On the mound, Notre Dame cycled through four pitchers. Austin Casal provided stability in the middle innings, giving up just one earned run over four innings. Notre Dame outhit Bangor 12 to 11 but left 11 runners on base and committed four errors, which proved costly.The Crusaders will look to bounce back quickly as they head to Moravian Academy for another matchup today
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Baseball Dominate Executive
Boys Varsity Baseball
Posted on 04/25/2025
Notre Dame baseball continued its strong play with a convincing 11-1 win over Executive Education Academy on Thursday at DeSales University. The Crusaders scored in five of the six innings played, using a balanced offensive attack and solid pitching to take control early and never look back.Christian Rivituso led the offense, going 3-for-3 with a double and 4 RBIs, while Austin Casal added a two-run double and totaled 4 RBIs on the day. Jason Frederick chipped in with two hits and an RBI, and Justin Silvius added a pinch-hit RBI single as Notre Dame totaled 8 hits and 10 RBIs as a team.On the mound, Liam Gilligan earned the win, tossing 3 strong innings, allowing just 1 run on 3 hits with 3 strikeouts. Brayden Darios and John Hull each delivered a scoreless inning of relief, helping hold Executive to just 4 hits and 1 run total.The Crusaders will look to keep their momentum rolling as they host Bangor on Monday.
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Baseball Rally Past Salisbury
Boys Varsity Baseball
Posted on 04/24/2025
Notre Dame baseball picked up a hard-fought 6-4 victory over Salisbury on Wednesday, using a big third and fifth inning to take control and hold on for the win.After trailing 3-1 early, the Crusaders responded with three runs in the third and two more in the fifth to take the lead for good. Paul Smith had a strong game, going 2-for-3 with 2 runs and an RBI, while Austin Casal added 2 hits and an RBI, and Michael Wachter chipped in with 2 hits and an RBI of his own.Clemente Cintron started on the mound, allowing 4 runs (3 earned) over 4 innings with 3 strikeouts. Michael Martino earned the win, pitching 2.1 hitless innings in relief, and Christian Rivituso closed the door in the seventh to seal the win.Notre Dame will be back in action tonight against Executive at DeSales University.
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Softball Edges Salisbury Behind Ceraul’s Perfect Day
Girls Varsity Softball
Posted on 04/24/2025
The Notre Dame softball team earned a hard-fought 4-3 win over Salisbury on Wednesday, led by a perfect 3-for-3 performance from Claire Ceraul.Ceraul was unstoppable at the plate, collecting two doubles and a single, driving in a run in both the fourth and sixth innings. Her offense helped Notre Dame retake the lead in the fourth alongside Makenna Deemer, who also had an RBI single.After Salisbury tied the game in the fifth, Notre Dame responded immediately, taking a 3-2 lead on an RBI hit-by-pitch drawn by Addison Ryan.In the circle, Emily Szczepanski started strong, allowing just one run over three innings while striking out four. Makenna Deemer came on in relief to earn the win, striking out five over three and two-thirds innings, while Rachel Fisher secured the save.Riley Palank added to the Crusaders’ offense with a 2-for-3 day, and the team showed discipline at the plate, drawing five walks.The Crusaders return back in action tomorrow vs. Executive.
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Boys Track & Field Defeat Wilson
Boys Varsity Track
Posted on 04/23/2025
The Notre Dame boys’ track and field team pulled off a dramatic 75–73 win over Wilson Area in Tuesday's tightly contested meet. Fueled by major points in the sprints, throws, and mid-distance events, the Crusaders sealed the victory with clutch performances across the board.Junior sprinter Alex Clark was a double winner, taking both the 100 meters (10.90) and the 200 meters (22.41) with authority. Sophomore Alexander Pirog added a huge win in the 400 meters (51.53) and placed fifth in the 200. Fellow sophomore Aaron Gordon earned third in the 400 and scored big in the field with a third-place finish in both the high jump (5-09.00) and long jump (18-10.50).Distance standout Dante Azzolina placed third in the 800 meters (2:08.30) and helped guide the 4x800 relay team—along with Mark Perone, Darek Schaeffer, and Roman Perrucci—to a second-place finish (9:13.78). Freshman Emmett Rieland continued to impress in the 3200, earning third place (10:52.20), and also contributed fourth in the 160
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