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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Softball Stun Lehighton
Girls Varsity Softball
Posted on 03/24/2025
Senior, Addison Ryan led the Notre Dame softball team to a dominant 28-4 win over Lehighton, driving in five runs on four hits, including two triples, a double, and a single.The Crusaders set the tone early, scoring four runs in the first inning before exploding for 14 runs in the second and 10 more in the fourth. Riley Palank, Claire Ceraul, and Natalie Lilly contributed multiple RBIs, while the team racked up 27 hits overall.Rachel Fisher earned the win, allowing four runs on seven hits over three innings, while Emily Szczepanski pitched a scoreless inning in relief.Lehighton’s Ava Trach drove in two runs, and Amber Yeakel went 3-for-3 at the plate.The Crusaders face Bethlehem Catholic next on Monday.
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Baseball Falls to Lehighton
Boys Varsity Baseball
Posted on 03/24/2025
The Notre Dame baseball team put up a strong fight but fell short in a 12-7 loss to Lehighton on Friday. Despite an early lead and a late push, an explosive third inning from Lehighton proved to be the difference.Notre Dame started strong, plating a run in the first inning, but Lehighton responded with an eight-run third inning and added four more in the fourth. The Crusaders answered with a four-run rally in the fifth and a final run in the seventh, but it wasn’t enough to close the gap.Clemente Cintron led the offensive charge with two hits, while Austin Casal and Paul Smith each added doubles. Casal also contributed behind the plate and later took the mound, throwing two scoreless innings in relief.On the mound, John Hull took the loss, while Brayden Darios and Casal provided relief appearances. Despite giving up 12 runs, the Crusaders’ pitching staff allowed only three earned runs, with Lehighton capitalizing on walks and timely hitting.Notre Dame-Green Pond will look to rebound on
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Boys Volleyball Come Back to Defeat Lincoln Leadership
Boys Varsity Volleyball
Posted on 03/20/2025
The Notre Dame Boys Volleyball team secured their first win of the season with a 4-1 victory over Lincoln Leadership tonight. After dropping the first set 17-25, the Crusaders made a strong comeback, winning the next three sets with impressive scores of 27-25, 25-12, and 25-13. With the momentum on their side, the team looks forward to returning to action this Saturday at Easton.
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Baseball Tops Jim Thorpe in Season Opener
Boys Varsity Baseball
Posted on 03/20/2025
Notre Dame-Green Pond secured a 9-4 victory over Jim Thorpe on March 19, 2025. The Crusaders tallied nine hits, with Austin Casal leading the offense, going 3-for-3 with two RBIs and a triple. Christian Rivituso added two hits and three stolen bases, while Jason Frederick and Paul Smith contributed with key hits.On the mound, Clemente Cintron earned the win, pitching five innings, allowing three earned runs on six hits while striking out three. Michael Martino closed the game with two scoreless innings, striking out one. The Crusaders were aggressive on the bases, stealing nine bags, including three each from Rivituso, Frederick, and Casal.Jim Thorpe managed six hits but struggled to capitalize, leaving nine runners on base. Notre Dame-Green Pond looks to continue their strong play as they travel to Lehighton for their next game on Friday.
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Ryan Sisters Go Yard vs. Jim Thorpe in Softball Season Opener
Girls Varsity Softball
Posted on 03/20/2025
Sydney Ryan powered Notre Dame-Green Pond to a dominant 17-0 win over Jim Thorpe, blasting two home runs and driving in four runs. The Crusaders took control early, scoring twice in the first on an Addison Ryan single. A five-run second inning featured key hits from Emily Szczepanski, Hannah Lilly, and Sydney Ryan’s first homer. They added six more in the third, highlighted by Riley Palank’s double and Ryan’s second home run. Addison Ryan capped the scoring with a three-run homer in the fifth.Rachel Fisher earned the win, allowing just one hit over five shutout innings with five strikeouts. The Crusaders racked up 11 hits, with Addison Ryan driving in five runs and multiple hits from Claire Ceraul, Sydney Ryan, and Hannah Lilly. Natalie Lilly swiped two of the team’s four stolen bases. Jim Thorpe managed just one hit from Zacharias and turned a double play. Notre Dame is back in action on the road at Lehighton on Friday.
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Boys Tennis Road Victory Over Palisades
Boys Varsity Tennis
Posted on 03/20/2025
The Notre Dame Crusaders boys tennis team delivered a strong performance on the road yesterday, defeating Palisades 4-1.In first singles, Nico Guet Cruza dominated with a commanding 6-1, 6-2 victory. Hunter Skodocek followed suit at third singles, winning 6-3, 6-1.Notre Dame also found success in doubles play. The first doubles team of Nico Braido and Kaiden Engle battled through a competitive first set before taking control for a 7-5, 6-2 win. The second doubles duo of Aidan Dalton and Gene Behme showcased resilience, overcoming a first-set loss to clinch the match in a thrilling third-set tiebreaker, 2-6, 7-5, 7-5.Despite a hard-fought effort, Liam Behrens fell in second singles, 4-6, 3-6.The Crusaders will look to keep their momentum going in their next match on Monday at home against Saucon Valley.
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Boys Volleyball Battle in Five Set Thriller
Boys Varsity Volleyball
Posted on 03/18/2025
The Notre Dame Crusaders boys' volleyball team fought hard but came up just short in a tough 2-3 loss to Fleetwood. The Crusaders took the first set 25-18, but Fleetwood responded with 25-16 and 25-19 wins in the next two sets. Notre Dame forced a decisive fifth set with a strong 25-20 victory in the fourth, but Fleetwood closed it out 15-11.The Crusaders will look to bounce back on Thursday when they return home to take on Lincoln Leadership.
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Boys Tennis Shut Out Salisbury
Boys Varsity Tennis
Posted on 03/17/2025
Notre Dame delivered a dominant performance on Monday afternoon, sweeping Salisbury 5-0 in a convincing team effort.In singles play, Nico Guet-Cruza led the way with a solid 6-2, 6-3 victory over Christian Marinos. Liam Behrens followed with a commanding 6-0, 6-4 win against Gerrit Klosterman, while Hunter Skodocek secured another point for the Irish with a 6-2, 6-1 win over Conor Leavy.Notre Dame’s doubles teams continued the momentum. Nico Brado and Kaiden Engle controlled their match, earning a 6-1, 6-2 victory against James Scialla and Cole Muth. Aidan Dalton and Michael Hubert were awarded a win by forfeit, sealing the 5-0 sweep.The Crusaders will look to keep their winning streak alive when they take on Palisades on Wednesday.
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Boys Volleyball Fall in Season Opener
Boys Varsity Volleyball
Posted on 03/15/2025
The Notre Dame boys volleyball team opened their season at home with a tough matchup against William Allen. Despite a challenging start, the team showed steady improvement throughout the match, with set scores of 8-25, 14-25, and 21-25. Though we fell short, the team’s progress was evident, and we look forward to building on this performance.The boys are back in action this morning at home against Whitehall.
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