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Football Crowned White Division Champions
After an impressive 9-1 season, the Notre Dame Football team was named White Division Champions.
Girls XC Win Colonial League Title
Individual medal winners include junior Brenna Hammerstone leading the way finishing 6th, junior Samantha Karwacki finished 9th and junior Ella Schweitzer finished 10th.
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Maria Debonis Braxmeier '05 Inducted into LV Softball HOF
We are proud to announce that alumna Maria Debonis Braxmeier, Class of 2005, has been inducted into the Lehigh Valley Softball Hall of Fame. Braxmeier, a standout pitcher during her time at Notre Dame, holds an enduring record of 652 strikeouts.
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Football Dominate Wilson
Boys Varsity FootballThe Notre Dame Crusaders football team delivered an impressive performance on Saturday afternoon, securing a decisive 52-11 victory over Wilson. From the start, the Crusaders set a dominant tone and controlled the game on both sides of the ball. In the first quarter, Notre Dame jumped to an early lead with a 17-yard touchdown pass, followed by a successful extra point to make it 7-0. Shortly after, a powerful 1-yard rushing touchdown extended the score to 14-0 by the end of the quarter.Wilson briefly responded in the second quarter with a 38-yard field goal, cutting the deficit to 14-3. However, the Crusaders quickly asserted their control, adding a 49-yard touchdown pass and a 3-yard rushing touchdown, pushing the score to 28-3. Notre Dame closed the half with a 31-yard field goal, heading into halftime with a commanding 31-3 lead.The third quarter showcased Notre Dame's relentless pace, beginning with a thrilling 90-yard kickoff return for a touchdown that set the tone for the remain
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Football Beats Palmerton Homecoming Night
Boys Varsity FootballOn a special homecoming night, the Notre Dame Crusaders put on a show, shutting out Palmerton 52-0 in a dominant performance.The scoring began in the first quarter when sophomore Jon Striba broke free for a 19-yard touchdown run, with senior Mark Talpas adding the extra point to put the Crusaders up 7-0. Shortly after, junior Matt Bodnar found sophomore Nyechay Lawless for a 7-yard touchdown pass, extending the lead to 14-0 by the end of the quarter.In the second quarter, Notre Dame continued to pour it on. Sophomore Aaron Gordon powered in from 1 yard out for a score, followed by a 37-yard touchdown reception by senior Carmine Diaz on a perfectly placed pass from Bodnar. Just before halftime, Bodnar delivered a deep 41-yard strike to senior Nino Morici Jr. for another touchdown, pushing the lead to 35-0. Talpas capped off the first-half scoring with a 32-yard field goal, sending the Crusaders into the locker room up 38-0.The dominance continued in the third quarter as Bodnar connected
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Football Dominate Palisades
Boys Varsity FootballThe Notre Dame Crusaders delivered a dominant performance Friday night, defeating Palisades 56-7.Notre Dame wasted no time in asserting control, scoring on their first drive of the game. Matt Bodnar connected with Carmine Diaz for a 2-yard touchdown pass, and kicker Mark Talpas added the extra point to give the Crusaders a 7-0 lead at the end of the first quarter.In the second quarter, Jon Striba extended the lead with an 8-yard touchdown run, again with Talpas converting the extra point. Palisades managed to respond with a touchdown of their own to narrow the deficit to 14-7, but the Crusaders’ defense quickly swung the momentum back in their favor. Christian Rivituso intercepted a pass and returned it 7 yards for a touchdown, widening the lead to 21-7. Shortly after, Bodnar found Striba again, this time for a 31-yard touchdown pass, putting Notre Dame firmly in control with a 28-7 advantage going into halftime.The Crusaders didn’t let up in the second half. Aaron Gordon powered in fo
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Boys Soccer Defeat Wilson in Double Overtime
Boys Varsity SoccerIn a thrilling matchup, the Notre Dame Crusaders edged out Wilson 2-1 in double overtime. Wilson struck first, taking an early lead in the first half. However, the Crusaders rallied in the second half when senior Paul Hartman delivered a free kick that deflected off a Wilson player, leveling the score. As the clock ticked down in the second overtime, Hartman’s corner kick found junior Isaiah Miles, who headed the ball into the net with just 1:59 remaining, securing the victory for Notre Dame.
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Football Defeat Pen Argyl
Boys Varsity FootballNotre Dame Green Pond stormed past Pen Argyl Saturday afternoon, securing a decisive 42-15 victory. Quarterback Matt Bodnar showcased his arm, throwing for an impressive 446 yards and five touchdowns, as the Crusaders dominated from start to finish.Notre Dame wasted no time getting on the scoreboard in the first quarter. Bodnar connected with Carmine Diaz for a 15-yard touchdown pass, followed by two deep strikes to Alex Clark—one for 70 yards and another for 81 yards—giving the Crusaders a commanding 21-0 lead by the end of the opening quarter.The attack continued in the second quarter when Bodnar found CJ Diaz for a 76-yard touchdown, stretching Notre Dame’s lead to 28-0 heading into halftime.Pen Argyl managed to break through in the fourth quarter with two touchdowns, but it was too little, too late. Notre Dame’s Jonathan Striba added to the Crusaders’ tally with a 39-yard touchdown run and a 19-yard touchdown reception, sealing the victory.Alex Clark led all receivers with 163 yard
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Football Dominates Northern Lehigh
Boys Varsity FootballIn a stellar Senior Night performance, Notre Dame cruised to a 49-19 victory over Northern Lehigh Friday night. Junior Matt Bodnar had a standout game, leading the team with 419 passing yards and four touchdowns.The Crusaders opened the scoring early in the first quarter, as Bodnar found Senior Carmine Diaz for a 22-yard touchdown. Kicker Mark Talpas added the extra point, making it 7-0.Notre Dame extended their lead in the second quarter. Diaz caught a 1-yard touchdown pass from Bodnar, followed by an explosive 79-yard touchdown catch by Junior Alex Clark. By halftime, Notre Dame was firmly in control with a 21-0 lead.Bodnar continued in the third quarter, throwing a 38-yard strike to Diaz for his third touchdown of the night. Sophomore Jon Striba powered through Northern Lehigh's defense for a 1-yard rushing touchdown, extending the lead to 35-6 by the end of the third quarter.In the final quarter, Sophomore Jason Frederick added a 9-yard rushing touchdown, and freshman Tommy Murphy
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Girls Volleyball Defeats Palmerton
Girls Varsity VolleyballThe Notre Dame Crusaders delivered a dominant performance, sweeping Palmerton 3-0. Addyson Wilson led the team with 5 kills and an impressive 8 aces, keeping the pressure on the opposition. Maggie LaBella contributed 4 kills and 2 aces, while Rachel Fisher added 2 kills and 2 aces of her own.Abby Calon’s defensive efforts were crucial, racking up 9 digs along with 2 aces. Autumn Nixon set the tempo with 11 assists, ensuring the Crusaders many opportunities to score.Notre Dame returns back in action Tuesday at Pen Argyl.
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Boys Soccer Come Back to Beat Jim Thorpe
Boys Varsity SoccerThe Notre Dame boys soccer team pulled off a thrilling comeback on Thursday night, overcoming a 2-0 deficit to defeat Jim Thorpe 3-2. Jim Thorpe took control early, netting two goals in the first half to put Notre Dame on the back foot. Junior Isaiah Miles sparked the comeback, scoring Notre Dame's first goal in the second half off an assist from senior Paul Hartman. The momentum shifted as senior Matt Robertshaw set up Hartman, leveling the match at 2-2.With the game in the balance, Notre Dame continued to press forward, and their persistence paid off when Miles found the back of the net in the final minutes, assisted by sophomore Quinn Bohn, to secure the game-winning goal.The Crusaders return back in action Wednesday for Senior Night vs. Southern Lehigh.
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Girls Soccer Shut Down Jim Thorpe
Girls Varsity SoccerNotre Dame's girls soccer team displayed a dominant performance on Thursday night, defeating Jim Thorpe 9-0. The scoring began early, with senior Emily Lessig finding the back of the net in the 8th minute, assisted by senior Jordyn Harper. Freshman Bella Cemelli extended the lead in the 19th minute, with a well-placed assist from fellow freshman Joey Hobbie. Junior Kelsey Bedics then scored in the 23rd minute, followed immediately by freshman Ella Schellenberger in the 24th. Notre Dame closed the first half with a goal from junior Ava Coulter, assisted by Emily Lessig in the 30th minute, capping off a relentless offensive display. Senior Riley Wolf kicked off the second half with a goal in the 48th minute, assisted by freshman Molly Garis. The momentum continued with sophomore Riley Boyle netting a goal off an assist from senior Sarah Zambo in the 54th minute. Zambo then added a goal of her own in the 64th minute, set up by junior Kelsey Bedics.The final score came in the 68th min
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Boys Soccer Shut Out Northern Lehigh
Boys Varsity SoccerThe Notre Dame Crusaders boys soccer team dominated Northern Lehigh with a decisive 6-0 victory. Junior Isaiah Miles led the charge with an impressive hat trick, scoring 3 goals. Senior Paul Hartman added 2 more goals while also dishing out 3 assists. Sophomore Henry Hauff rounded out the scoring with 1 goal. Sophomores Liam Behrens and Quinn Bohn each contributed an assist, further highlighting the team’s balanced offensive attack.The JV team won 1-0 as sophomore LJ Simon scores his 19th goal of the season.The Crusaders return back in action Thursday at Jim Thorpe.
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Girls Soccer Fall to Northern Lehigh
Girls Varsity SoccerIn an intense matchup on Tuesday afternoon, the Notre Dame Crusaders girls soccer team faced a tough defeat, falling 4-2 against Northern Lehigh. Despite the loss, the Crusaders had standout moments, particularly from senior Jordyn Harper, who netted her first goal of the season off a well-executed throw-in by freshman Joey Hobbie. Junior Kelsey Bedics added to the scoreboard with a penalty kick, giving the Crusaders a brief spark as they battled to close the gap.The Crusaders will look to regroup and bounce back when they take on Jim Thorpe this Thursday.The JV girls soccer team secured a dominant 5-0 victory.
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Football Roll Past Catasauqua
Boys Varsity FootballNotre Dame delivered a commanding 63-7 victory over Catasauqua on Friday night.The Crusaders set the tone early in the first quarter with a 1-yard touchdown run, quickly followed by a 15-yard touchdown pass from Matt Bodnar. Bodnar then connected on a 39-yard touchdown pass to put ND up 21-0 at the end of the first quarter. The offensive onslaught continued into the second quarter with a 5-yard rushing touchdown and a 26-yard scoring strike, giving the Crusaders a comfortable 35-0 lead at halftime.In the third quarter, Notre Dame added a 3-yard rushing touchdown before the defense made a statement of its own. Drew Boyd intercepted a pass and returned it 43 yards for a touchdown, pushing the score to 49-0. Though Catasauqua managed to score on a 14-yard run in the fourth quarter, ND responded immediately with two more rushing touchdowns — one from 8 yards out and another from 6 yards — to seal the final score at 63-7.Quarterback Matt Bodnar had an outstanding night, completing 19 of 24
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Boys Soccer Defeat Bethlehem Catholic
Boys Varsity SoccerIn an impressive display, the Notre Dame Crusaders defeated Bethlehem Catholic 2-0 on Monday afternoon. The game got off to a quick start, as sophomore Henry Hauff delivered a perfectly placed lob over the defense just 17 seconds into the match. Junior Isaiah Miles capitalized on the opportunity, netting the first goal of the game.From there, the game became a back-and-forth battle, with both teams fighting for control but unable to break through each other's defenses. It wasn’t until the 75th minute that Notre Dame sealed the victory. Senior Paul Hartman sent a well-placed corner kick into the box, and once again, Isaiah Miles was there to finish the job, scoring his second goal of the match.Senior Jarett Nagy had four saves on the day.The JV team also won 5-1.With this win, the Crusaders maintain their momentum as they prepare to take on Salisbury at home this Wednesday.
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Boys Soccer Win at Catasauqua
Boys Varsity SoccerThe Notre Dame Crusaders boys soccer team put on a dominant display in their match against Catasauqua, coming away with a commanding 11-0 victory.Junior Isaiah Miles led the charge with an impressive performance, scoring five goals and adding an assist. Senior Paul Hartman contributed significantly to the attack, netting three goals and providing three assists, further highlighting the team’s cohesion on the field.Liam Behrens, JD Gippe, and Rodrigo Revesado each found the back of the net, while several players contributed to the playmaking, including Nico Braido, Yannick Quainoo, Quinn Bohn, and Henry Hauff, all recording assists.
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Girls Soccer Triumphs Over Catasauqua
Girls Varsity SoccerIn an exciting Saturday morning matchup, the Notre Dame girls soccer team secured a hard-fought 2-1 win against Catasauqua. The game remained scoreless through the first half, with both teams displaying strong defense. The breakthrough came in the 54th minute when junior Kelsey Bedics delivered a well-placed free kick, which freshman Bella Cemelli skillfully redirected into the net, giving Notre Dame a 1-0 lead.Catasauqua responded in the 74th minute, leveling the game with a crucial goal. However, Notre Dame wasted no time regaining the lead. Just one minute later, in the 75th minute, sophomore Riley Boyle found the back of the net, sealing the victory for the Crusaders.The Crusaders return back in action on Monday at Bethlehem Catholic.
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Football Rally Past Saucon Valley
Boys Varsity FootballThe Notre Dame Crusaders secured a 24-7 victory over Saucon Valley on Friday night at home, overcoming a slow start to dominate the second half. The first half was characterized by a sluggish start from Notre Dame, managing just a field goal to trail 7-3 at the break. Saucon Valley's defense held strong early, but the Crusaders came out firing in the third quarter. The momentum shifted when junior Kalet Wilson forced a fumble, allowing fellow junior Brett Bruckman to recover it and return it 39 yards for a touchdown, turning the game in Notre Dame’s favor.In the fourth quarter, the Crusaders sealed the win with two touchdowns, capitalizing on their dominant ground and air attack. Junior Matt Bodnar finished with 218 passing yards, completing 24 of 37 attempts with one touchdown and one interception. Bodnar’s longest completion of the night came on a 28-yard pass to senior Carmine Diaz, who had three receptions for 43 yards.Sophomore Jon Striba contributed significantly, rushing fo
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Girls Tennis Win on Senior Day
Girls Varsity TennisThe Notre Dame Crusaders celebrated Senior Day in style with a commanding 5-0 victory over Notre Dame East Stroudsburg on Thursday afternoon.Junior Viktoria Vosseller set the tone with a commanding win in No. 1 singles, defeating her opponent 6-0, 6-2. Senior Claire Ceraul followed with a hard-fought 6-0, 6-4 victory at No. 2 singles, while fellow senior Sophia Micklus added another point for the Crusaders, winning No. 3 singles 6-2, 6-3.In doubles action, the juniors took charge, with Mackenzie Bower and Gabby Ronca winning No. 1 doubles in a perfect 6-0, 6-0 sweep. Senior Georgia Miles and junior Paige Yurik capped off the day, taking No. 2 doubles 6-1, 6-1.The Crusaders’ all-around effort made Senior Day a special and memorable occasion. Congratulations to all of our seniors, Claire Ceraul, Riley Kearns, Sophia Miklus, Georgia Miles, Ava Salaki, and Alexis Svadeba.
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Girls Soccer Fall to Saucon Valley
Girls Varsity SoccerThe Notre Dame Crusaders faced a tough defeat on Wednesday, falling 6-1 to Saucon Valley. Despite a strong effort, the Crusaders struggled to keep pace with Saucon Valley’s relentless attack.Sophomore Emily Reichard provided a bright spot for Notre Dame, scoring the team's lone goal. Her effort came in the second half, showing resilience even as the Crusaders trailed.The Crusaders will regroup and aim to bounce back in their next match. They return to action this Saturday at home, where they’ll take on Catasauqua.
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Boys Soccer Shut Out Saucon Valley
Boys Varsity SoccerThe Notre Dame Crusaders delivered a dominant performance Thursday afternoon, defeating Saucon Valley 3-0. The victory was spearheaded by the strong efforts of sophomores and juniors, pushing the Crusaders to another important win.The first half was a tight contest with both teams battling for control. Just before the break, in the final moments of the first half, sophomore Henry Hauff broke the deadlock with a key goal, giving the Crusaders a 1-0 lead going into halftime.The second half saw the Crusaders extend their lead. In the 56th minute, sophomore Gene Behme found the back of the net, capitalizing on an assist from junior Isaiah Miles. Just six minutes later, junior Nico Guet-Cruza sealed the game with a third goal, making it 3-0 and leaving Saucon Valley with no room for a comeback. Junior goalkeeper Mark Perone had 6 saves on the day.The JV team also won 4-0.The Crusaders will look to carry this momentum into their next match on Saturday as they face Catasauqua.
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Boy Soccer Edge Lehighton
Boys Varsity SoccerThe Notre Dame Crusaders boys' soccer team claimed a 1-0 victory over Lehighton on Tuesday afternoon. Despite dominating with nearly 20 shots on goal, the Crusaders were only able to convert once, courtesy of sophomore Gene Behme.Behme scored the game’s lone goal with an assist from junior Isaiah Miles, breaking the deadlock and securing the win for Notre Dame. Junior goalkeeper Mark Perone had a relatively quiet afternoon, making just one save.The Crusaders return back in action Thursday at home vs. Saucon Valley.
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Girls Cross Country Win Colonial League Title
Junior Brenna Hammerstone finished 6th to lead two teammates in the top ten as the Notre Dame Crusaders girls cross country team won the Colonial League Championship, Wednesday at DeSales University.Junior Samantha Karwacki was ninth and junior Ella Schweitzer was tenth, respectively. Sophomore Alivia Rieland finished 17th and freshman, Mia Uliana finished 20th to round out ND's top 5.The Crusaders had 60 points to top Wilson (71) in the 15-team field.Notre Dame finished with a perfect 28-0 Colonial League regular season prior to the championship and will now compete in District 11 next week. Full championship results posted here.
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Alumna Maria Debonis Braxmeier '05 Inducted into LV Softball Hall of Fame
Notre Dame High School is proud to announce that alumna Maria Debonis Braxmeier, Class of 2005, has been inducted into the Lehigh Valley Softball Hall of Fame. Braxmeier, a standout pitcher during her time at Notre Dame, holds an enduring record of 652 strikeouts, a testament to her exceptional skill and dedication on the field.At Notre Dame, Braxmeier became a dominant force on the mound, leading her team to multiple victories while setting the record for strikeouts, season and career wins that still stand today. Her leadership, athleticism, and commitment to excellence were evident in every game, earning her recognition as one of the top athletes in the region.The Lehigh Valley Softball Hall of Fame induction is a significant honor that celebrates the region's most accomplished, and Braxmeier joins an elite group of individuals who have made lasting contributions to the sport. Her legacy as one of the finest pitchers in Notre Dame’s history continues to inspire current and future stu
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Matt Bodnar - NFFLV Chapter Player of the Week
Each week the National Football Foundation – Lehigh Valley Chapter, selects a high school football player of the week from its 34 local high schools. Players are listed below and will be our guests at the 65 th Annual Scholar-Athlete Banquet on March 2, 2025. Head Varsity Coaches are encouraged to nominate players worthy of P.O.T.W consideration to the NFFLVC by Monday 5:00pm each week.WEEK 1 - Matt Bodnar, a Junior Quarterback from Notre Dame Green Pond High School, had 37 completions on 49 attempts for 604 yards passing and 7 touchdowns. In addition, he rushed for an 8th touchdown. All statistics are school records. His team beat Garden Spot 71-64. Matt was nominated by his head coach, Phil Stambaugh.
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Notre Dame Launches Online Ticketing Option
The Notre Dame athletics department will launch and new electronic ticketing option next week that will enable fans to purchase tickets to the athletic contest they are planning to attend. The service, provided by HomeTown ticketing, is a cashless, paperless, contactless option that will provide convenience for fans. To purchase tickets online, follow the link to the Notre Dame High School Box Office, HomeTown Ticketing | find the game you want to purchase tickets to attend, and follow the prompts to make the purchase. Tickets may be purchased using a credit or debit card. Each transaction will include a small processing fee that goes directly to HomeTown Ticketing.
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Vote Matt Bodnar: Max Preps Pennsylvania Athlete of the Week
Junior, Matt Bodnar was nominated for the MaxPreps Pennsylvania High School Athlete of the Week Award.Bodnar completed 37 of 49 attempts for 604 yards and seven touchdowns. He ran for 35 yards and a touchdown in 71-64 win over Garden Spot.Please click this link to vote for Matt:MaxPreps Pennsylvania High School Athlete of the Week Award: Vote Now The MaxPreps Athlete of the Week award is decided by FAN vote. Voting is live and will conclude at noon on Monday, September 2. You may vote as often as you like.Winners will be announced Tuesday.
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🎉 Exciting News for Crusaders Athletics Fans!
We are thrilled to announce the launch of our brand-new website! **What's New:**🌐 Modern and User-Friendly Interface🔍 Improved Navigation for Easy Access📅 Brand New Calendar Layout📸 Stunning Visuals and GalleriesClick this link to learn more about the site.
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