Girls Basketball Defeat Palisades on Senior Night

Before tipoff, we had the privilege of celebrating our three amazing seniors: Emily Lessig, Addison Ryan, and Sarah Zambo. These young women have been integral to our program over the past four years, and we are so proud of their accomplishments and leadership on and off the court.Notre Dame came out strong and never looked back, defeating Palisades 68-15. The Crusaders were led by senior Emily Lessig, who scored 10 points in the first quarter and finished the game with 15. Sophomore Chloee Dahl had a career night, contributing a personal best of 11 points. Sophomore Ava Hobbie and junior Brenna Hammerstone each added 8 points in a well-rounded team effort.The Crusaders return to action Monday night at home against Catasauqua. Congratulations to the team on a dominant win and to our seniors for an unforgettable night!

Boys Basketball Handle Palisades

The Notre Dame Crusaders boys' basketball team secured a commanding victory over Palisades tonight, with a final score of 81-40.Sophomore Drew Boyd led the charge with 15 points. Senior Carmine Diaz delivered a well-rounded performance, contributing 14 points, 4 assists, and 6 rebounds. Freshman Tommy Murphy had 12 points, while sophomore Justin Manning added 11 points and an impressive 6 assists. Juniors Isaiah Miles and Cody Driscoll also made their presence felt on the court, each adding 9 points to the Crusaders’ tally.The Crusaders return to action on Tuesday when they travel to Catasauqua.

Swim vs. Freedom

Notre Dame Green Pond swimmers showcased their skills with strong performances and top times in several heats during the meet.Event 5: Girls 200-Yard IMMia Uliana (FR) clocked an impressive 2:36.01, the top time in her heat.Event 7: Girls 50-Yard FreestyleAva Uliana (SO) recorded a swift time of 29.29, earning the top time in her heat.Violet Dewalt (FR) swam 30.92, followed by Regan Dittmar (SO) at 31.30 and Alivia Rieland (SO) at 34.72.Event 8: Boys 50-Yard FreestyleMark Otten (JR) posted a time of 29.27.Event 13: Girls 100-Yard FreestyleViolet Dewalt (FR) completed the race in 1:11.20, with Regan Dittmar (SO) close behind at 1:12.11.Maria Maranon (SO) finished in 1:14.34, followed by Alivia Rieland (SO) at 1:17.88.Event 14: Boys 100-Yard FreestyleMark Otten (JR) swam a steady 1:08.84, demonstrating consistency in the longer freestyle race.Event 19: Girls 100-Yard BackstrokeMia Uliana (FR) impressed with a time of 1:11.39, achieving the top time in her heat.Event 21: Girls 100-Yard Br

Wrestling Shutdown Salisbury

The Notre Dame wrestling team delivered a commanding performance last night, defeating Salisbury in a flawless 71-0 victory. The Crusaders showcased their depth, earning wins across all weight classes, including multiple dominant technical falls, decisive decisions, and six forfeits.107 lbs: Tanner Shear claimed victory by forfeit.114 lbs: Cael Muller dominated Jacob Spinner with a major decision, winning 14-0.121 lbs: Jacob Volpe secured a win by forfeit.127 lbs: Cooper Feltman showcased his skills with a technical fall over Jarrod Blunt, 16-0 in just 2:41.133 lbs: Tanner Berkenstock picked up a forfeit victory.139 lbs: Gavyn Kelton also won by forfeit.145 lbs: Jared Gonzalez outlasted Nathaniel Tone in a hard-fought 7-1 decision.152 lbs: Stephen Bialek pinned Jordan Tocci-Wachter at 4:54.160 lbs: Cole Kanuck made quick work of Colton Tone with a fall at 1:43.172 lbs: Keegan Ramsay overwhelmed Jacob Watson with a technical fall, 18-2, in 3:35.189 lbs: John Hull earned a forfeit win.21

Boys Basketball Top Salisbury

The Notre Dame boys' basketball team earned an impressive 69-52 victory over Salisbury. Senior Carmine Diaz led the way with a dominant performance, recording 29 points and 10 rebounds. Sophomore Justin Manning also had a strong showing, adding 16 points to the Crusaders' total.The team will be back in action on Friday as they travel to face Palisades.

Girls Basketball Edge Salisbury

The Notre Dame girls' basketball team secured a decisive 43-23 victory over Salisbury. After a slow first quarter, the Crusaders found their rhythm and pulled away, thanks to a strong team effort. Junior Ella Schweitzer led the way with a career-high 14 points, while senior Emily Lessig contributed 12 points to the win.The team returns to action on Friday for Senior Night against Palisades.

Girls Basketball Dominates Pen Argyl

The Notre Dame girls basketball team powered past Pen Argyl last night with a commanding 71-43 victory. A dominant first-half performance, fueled by juniors Ava Shonk and Brenna Hammerstone, propelled the Crusaders to a 44-23 halftime lead.Ava Shonk led the team with 14 points and 2 assists, while Brenna Hammerstone contributed 11 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 assists. Sophomore Ava Hobbie added 10 points and 6 rebounds in the balanced effort.In total, 10 players contributed to the scoring for Notre Dame, showcasing the team’s depth. The Crusaders are back in action tonight as they travel to take on Salisbury.

Boys Basketball Stun Pen Argyl

The Notre Dame Crusaders boys basketball team cruised to a decisive 69-26 win over Pen Argyl last night. Freshman Tommy Murphy made a significant impact, contributing 14 points and 4 assists to lead the Crusaders' offense. Junior Isaiah Miles added a strong performance with 12 points, 6 assists, and 3 rebounds, while senior Carmine Diaz showcased his versatility with 11 points, 3 assists, and 6 rebounds. Sophomore Cody Driscoll was a force on the boards, tallying 9 points and 7 rebounds.The Crusaders look to carry this momentum into tonight’s home game against Salisbury.

Swimming vs. Saucon Valley

Notre Dame Green Pond swimmers showcased impressive performances in several events during the recent meet vs. Saucon Valley.Event 5: Girls 200-Yard IMSenior Donja Tripp delivered an outstanding swim, clocking 2:21.83 in an exhibition swim. Her splits of 30.30, 35.14, 43.72, and 32.67.Event 7: Girls 50-Yard FreestyleSophomore Ava Uliana recorded a strong time of 28.54, followed by freshman Mia Uliana with 29.33. Freshman Violet Dewalt finished with a 32.40, and sophomore Alivia Rieland swam a 33.99.Event 19: Girls 100-Yard BackstrokeSophomore Ava Uliana impressed with a time of 1:11.38 (splits: 34.25, 37.13), while freshman Mia Uliana closely followed with 1:12.19.Event HighlightSenior Donja Tripp’s exceptional 1:03.83 in the 100-Yard butterfly.Notre Dame athletes continue to demonstrate significant growth and contribute notable performances to the team. Great job, Crusaders!

Boys Basketball Fall to Wilson

The Notre Dame Crusaders boys basketball team faced a tough Wilson team, falling 60-85. Junior Isaiah Miles led the Crusaders with 14 points and 5 assists while Senior Carmine Diaz contributed 9 points and 3 rebounds in the effort.The Crusaders will look to bounce back on Monday as they travel to Pen Argyl.

Girls Basketball Roll Past Wilson

The Notre Dame Crusaders girls basketball team defeated Wilson on Saturday afternoon, securing a 50-36 victory. Senior Emily Lessig led the Crusaders with an impressive 13 points, showcasing her leadership on the court. Fellow senior Addison Ryan also made a significant impact, contributing 12 points to the team’s success. Junior Ava Shonk added 8 points, while sophomore Ava Hobbie chipped in with 7 points to round out the balanced offensive effort.The Crusaders will look to continue their momentum as they face Pen Argyl at home on Monday night.

Wrestling Defeat Bangor on Senior Night

Before the match, we had the honor of celebrating our four incredible seniors: Keegan Ramsay, Stephen Bialek, Tanner Berkenstock, and Cooper Feltmann. Over the past four years, they have demonstrated hard work, dedication, and leadership, leaving a lasting impact on the wrestling program. We couldn’t be prouder of all they’ve accomplished both on and off the mat.Notre Dame dominated the match against Bangor with a commanding 61-0 victory. Highlights of the evening included several impressive performances:Tanner Shear (107) set the tone with a quick fall in just 57 seconds.Cael Muller (114) followed with a pin at 1:07.Jacob Volpe (121) showcased relentless offense, winning by major decision, 22-8.Cooper Feltmann (127) displayed his technical skill with a 19-3 technical fall in 4:45.Tanner Berkenstock (133) battled to a hard-fought 7-5 decision.Gavyn Kelton (139) added to the momentum with a fall at 1:54.Jared Gonzalez (145) secured a close 4-3 decision.Stephen Bialek (152) delivered a d

Boy Basketball Blank Palmerton

The Notre Dame Crusaders boys basketball team secured an impressive 67-55 victory over Palmerton last night. Junior standout Isaiah Miles led the charge with a stellar performance, racking up 25 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists. Sophomore Justin Manning contributed 11 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists, showcasing his all-around game. Senior Carmine Diaz made his presence felt on the boards with 8 points and 8 rebounds, while sophomore Cody Driscoll chipped in with 9 points to round out the scoring effort.The Crusaders return to action this Saturday at home, taking on Wilson in what promises to be another exciting matchup.

Girls Basketball Shock Palmerton

The Notre Dame girls basketball team battled to a hard-fought 40-37 victory over Palmerton in a back-and-forth contest on Thursday night.The Crusaders found themselves trailing 9-8 after the first quarter but managed to rally, taking a narrow 22-21 lead into halftime. The tightly contested game continued into the third quarter, with Notre Dame clinging to a 31-29 advantage before sealing the win in the final moments.Senior standout Emily Lessig led the way for the Crusaders, scoring a game-high 16 points and adding 4 rebounds. Junior Ella Schweitzer contributed 9 points, while senior Addison Ryan and junior Ava Shonk chipped in 6 points apiece to round out the scoring efforts.With the win, Notre Dame improves their record and builds momentum heading into their next matchup. The Crusaders will return to action on Saturday, hosting Wilson at home.

Wrestling Fall Short in Tough Battle Against Bethlehem Catholic

The Notre Dame Crusaders wrestling team faced a challenging matchup against Bethlehem Catholic on Thursday night, falling 34-24 in a hard-fought contest. The Crusaders delivered several strong individual performances but were unable to overcome the depth and skill of their opponents.Highlights for the Crusaders included:114 lbs: Cael Muller secured a major decision over Louden Hower with an impressive 14-2 victory.133 lbs: Tanner Berkenstock claimed a 5-2 decision over Ryder Campbell in a tightly contested bout.139 lbs: Gavyn Kelton dominated Jaden Santiago, earning a technical fall with a 17-1 score.189 lbs: Dominic Sumpolec earned a pivotal fall against Justin Martinez at 3:13.215 lbs: Connor Smalley followed up with another fall, pinning James Deluise at 5:05.Bethlehem Catholic showcased their strength with wins across multiple weight classes, including standout performances by Nico Emili (technical fall at 107 lbs) and Shane McFillin (fall at 172 lbs in just 39 seconds). The Crusad

Girls Basketball Edged by Northwestern

The Notre Dame Crusaders girls basketball team faced a tough challenge Friday night, falling to Northwestern Lehigh 55-35. Despite their efforts, turnovers proved costly and kept the Crusaders from staying within reach of their opponents.Senior Emily Lessig led the Crusaders with a strong performance, scoring 15 points and pulling down 8 rebounds. Juniors Brenna Hammerstone and Ava Shonk each contributed 6 points, showcasing determination in a challenging game.The Crusaders will look to regroup and bounce back on Monday night when they host Palmerton at home.

Boys Basketball Defeat Northwestern

The Notre Dame Crusaders secured a hard-fought victory over Northwestern Lehigh on Saturday afternoon, showcasing a balanced team effort and standout performances from several players.Junior Isaiah Miles led the charge with an impressive 23 points and 4 rebounds, keeping the Crusaders in control throughout the game. Senior Carmine Diaz provided solid support, contributing 16 points and 6 rebounds, while sophomore Justin Manning added 15 points and 3 rebounds.Sophomore CJ Diaz made his presence felt on both ends of the court, recording 9 points and a team-high 8 rebounds, further demonstrating the depth of the Crusaders' lineup.With this win, the Crusaders continue their momentum as they prepare to take on Palmerton in an away game on Monday night.

Girls Basketball Wins, Kopp's 350th Victory

The Notre Dame Crusaders Girls Basketball team edged out Lake Lehman 42-41 in the consolation game of the Allentown Central Catholic Holiday Tournament. The win not only showcased the team's resilience but also marked Coach Josh Kopp's 350th career victory with the Crusaders, a historic milestone for the program.Junior Ava Shonk came up clutch, sinking two free throws with about 10 seconds remaining to put Notre Dame up by three. Senior Emily Lessig followed by hitting one of two free throws to extend the lead to four, rendering Lake Lehman's last-second three-pointer irrelevant.Lessig led the Crusaders with 10 points and 9 rebounds, while senior Addison Ryan contributed 7 points and 5 rebounds. Sophomore Riley Boyle added 7 points in the balanced effort.The Crusaders return back in action on Friday January 3rd vs. Northwestern Lehigh. 

Girls Basketball Lose Heartbreaker to Gwynedd Mercy

The Notre Dame Crusaders Girls Basketball team came up just short in a hard-fought battle against Gwynedd Mercy, falling 35-36.The game was a defensive struggle, with the score tied 14-14 at halftime. The Crusaders managed only one point in a challenging second quarter but rallied late to keep the game within reach. Senior Emily Lessig led the team with 11 points, while fellow senior Addison Ryan added 5 points.The Crusaders will look to bounce back tomorrow when they face Lake Lehman in the consolation game.

Girls Basketball Dominate Saucon Valley

The Notre Dame Crusaders Girls Basketball team delivered an impressive performance, defeating Saucon Valley 75-18.Juniors Ava Shonk and Ava Hobbie led the way, each recording career-highs with 16 points. Junior Brenna Hammerstone contributed 10 points, while senior Addison Ryan added 9 points to the Crusaders' commanding offensive display.Other notable contributions included junior Chloe Dahl with 8 points and 4 rebounds and senior Emily Lessig, who posted 6 points and 7 rebounds.

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.