Softball Power Past Liberty
Girls Varsity Softball
Posted on 04/17/2025
The Notre Dame softball team earned a solid 9-5 victory over Liberty on Thursday, thanks to a powerful offensive showing and a complete-game effort from pitcher Rachel Fisher.The scoring started early with Riley Palank blasting a home run to left field in the bottom of the first to put the Crusaders on the board. Notre Dame added two more in the fifth, sparked by Natalie Lilly’s solo shot to center.Notre Dame broke the game open in the sixth inning with four more runs. Addison Ryan crushed a two-run homer to center, and Emily Szczepanski delivered a clutch double, plating two more.Rachel Fisher earned the win, tossing seven innings while giving up 12 hits and five runs, striking out one and walking none.The Crusaders racked up 11 hits in total. Addison Ryan, Natalie Lilly, and Riley Palank each collected two hits, with Ryan leading the team with three RBIs and a 2-for-3 performance at the plate.Hannah Lilly also turned a double play defensively to back up Fisher's strong outing.The Cru
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Boys Tennis Rolls Past Palmerton
Boys Varsity Tennis
Posted on 04/17/2025
Notre Dame boys tennis earned a solid team win over Palmerton, highlighted by dominant performances in both singles and doubles play.At 1st singles, Nico Guet Cruza set the tone with a commanding 8-0 victory. Liam Behrens followed up with a strong effort at 2nd singles, winning 8-4, while Michael Huber battled hard but fell 4-8 at 3rd singles.The doubles teams delivered in a big way, with Nico Braido and Aidan Dalton cruising to an 8-1 win at 1st doubles. Gene Behme and Kaiden Engle matched that scoreline at 2nd doubles, also winning 8-1.
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Baseball Fall Just Short in Loss to Pen Argyl
Boys Varsity Baseball
Posted on 04/17/2025
Notre Dame baseball battled back but ultimately came up short in a 3-2 loss to Pen Argyl on Wednesday. After falling behind 3-0 in the first inning, the Crusaders responded in the fifth with two runs, but couldn’t complete the comeback.Jason Frederick had a big day at the plate, going 3-for-3 with two doubles, while Connor Albert, Clemente Cintron, and Austin Casal each added hits. Casal and Christian Rivituso drove in the team’s two runs.On the mound, John Hull pitched 4.1 innings, allowing 2 hits and 3 earned runs while striking out 2. Michael Martino was strong in relief, tossing 1.2 scoreless innings with 3 strikeouts.Notre Dame looks to bounce back when they take on Salisbury next Wednesday.
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Softball Falls to Pen Argyl Despite Defensive Highlights
Girls Varsity Softball
Posted on 04/17/2025
Notre Dame softball was held scoreless in a 5-0 loss to Pen Argyl on Wednesday afternoon. While the Crusaders couldn’t get the bats going, their defense delivered impressive moments—including both a double play and a rare triple play in the same game.Rachel Fisher started in the circle, allowing three runs (two earned) on three hits over 1.1 innings. Emily Szczepanski came in for relief, pitching 4.2 innings and allowing just two runs on seven hits.Despite the loss, Notre Dame's defensive execution shone through, giving them momentum to build on. The Crusaders return to action at home on Thursday against Liberty.
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Strong Showing For Boys Tennis at the Colonial League Championship
Boys Varsity Tennis
Posted on 04/16/2025
The boys tennis team had a strong showing at the Colonial League Championship, with several players advancing through early rounds and delivering competitive performances.In #1 Singles, Nico Get Cruz competed well but was defeated in the quarterfinals by Lehighton’s Bayto Cokrlija, 8-2.In #2 Singles, Liam Behrens opened the tournament with a 6-3 victory over Jim Thorpe’s Evan Rosenbrook in the pigtail round. He then faced Moravian Academy’s Harry Vicic in the quarterfinals, who went on to win the championship. Liam put up a strong fight but came up short in that match.In #3 Singles, Hunter Skodocek had a great tournament. He defeated Palmerton’s Anderson Garcia 8-5 in the quarterfinals before falling to Moravian Academy’s Eric Sanchez Josa 8-0 in the semifinals earning a third-place finish.In #1 Doubles, Nico Braido and Kai’den Engle defeated Palisades’ William Zaleski and Layne Liberg 7-2 in the quarterfinals. They then competed in a hard-fought semifinal match, losing 8-5 to Southern
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Boys Track Defeated by Southern Lehigh Despite Strong Individual Efforts
Boys Varsity Track
Posted on 04/16/2025
The Notre Dame boys’ track and field team turned in several strong individual performances Tuesday afternoon at Southern Lehigh, despite falling 111–37 in the team score.Alex Clark made a statement in the 100 meters, sprinting to victory in 10.8 seconds. He was joined by Andrew Shupe, who finished first in the 200 meters (23.4), while Alexander Pirog placed second in the 400 meters (52.5). The Crusaders’ 4x400 relay team, made up of Pirog, Shupe, Aaron Gordon, and Dante Azzolina, captured first place with a time of 3:56.7.In the distance events, Azzolina placed fourth in the 800 meters (2:16.6) and third in the 1600 meters (5:03.7), while freshman Emmett Rieland had a strong showing in the 3200 meters, finishing second in 11:05.4.The Crusaders also picked up points in the hurdles and jumps. Sean Tipton claimed third in the 300 hurdles (47.2) and jumped well in both the long and triple jump events. Gordon tied for first in the high jump at 5-11, earning a share of the event title.In the
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Girls Track Fall in Competitive Meet at Southern Lehigh
Girls Varsity Track
Posted on 04/16/2025
Notre Dame girls’ track team showed grit and standout individual performances against a deep Southern Lehigh squad on Tuesday afternoon. Despite falling 101–49 in the team score, the Crusaders walked away with several top-three finishes across the board.On the track, Emily Lessig placed third in the 100 meters with a time of 13.2 seconds and later stepped up in the 400 meters to grab second place in 1:01.9. The middle-distance crew had a strong showing as Ella Schweitzer claimed first in the 800 meters with a time of 2:26.6. Schweitzer was also part of the dominant 4x400 relay squad, teaming up with Savina Steele, Samantha Karwacki, and Josephine Hobbie to win in 4:38.1.In the distance events, Brenna Hammerstone had a breakout day, earning two wins by cruising to victory in the 1600 meters (5:38.5) and returning later to take the 3200 meters in 12:36.4. Karwacki also added a third-place finish in the 800 meters (2:29.1), while Talia Fogel, Alivia Rieland, and Nina Ciccarelli contribute
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Baseball Break Through Against Wilson
Boys Varsity Baseball
Posted on 04/15/2025
The Notre Dame softball team bounced back in a big way on Monday, defeating Wilson Area 10-3 at home. The Crusaders came out strong, scoring in each of the first five innings and racking up 13 hits on the day.Clemente Cintron had a standout performance, both at the plate and on the mound. He went 3-for-4 with a double and 2 RBIs, and also earned the win, throwing a complete game, allowing just 4 hits and 3 runs while striking out 11.The offense was clicking from top to bottom. Connor Albert went 2-for-3 with a double and 2 runs scored, while Austin Casal added 2 hits and 3 RBIs. Christian Rivituso also chipped in with 2 hits, including a double and an RBI.Notre Dame will look to build off this strong team performance when they face Pen Argyl on Wednesday.
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Softball Comes Up Short Against Wilson
Girls Varsity Softball
Posted on 04/15/2025
In a tightly contested matchup on Monday, the Notre Dame softball team came up just short in a 2-0 loss to Wilson. Both teams displayed dominant pitching performances, but a fifth-inning error proved to be the turning point.Rachel Fisher was a standout in the circle for the Crusaders, going the distance with seven innings pitched, allowing four hits, two unearned runs, and recording five strikeouts.Offensively, Claire Ceraul and Gabrielle Apgar provided the Crusaders' spark, each collecting a hit while batting back-to-back in the lineup. Wilson Area’s Kiera Hartzell-Ham earned the win, allowing just two hits over seven shutout innings. The Crusaders look to bounce back in their next matchup on Wednesday against Pen Argyl.
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Baseball Struggle Against Palmerton
Boys Varsity Baseball
Posted on 04/11/2025
Notre Dame baseball fell to Palmerton 8-2 on Thursday, unable to generate much offense against a strong pitching performance from the opposition. The Crusaders managed just two hits, with Michael Martino and Michael Wachter each collecting one. Austin Casal drove in the team’s lone RBI, but the lineup struggled to capitalize on opportunities, leaving multiple runners stranded.On the mound, John Hull took the loss, allowing six runs (three earned) on seven hits over 3.1 innings. Andrew Wake and Michael Martino combined for 2.2 innings of relief, with Martino delivering a strong performance by striking out four and allowing no hits.Notre Dame will look to regroup and secure a win when they face Wilson in their next matchup.
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Boys Varsity Baseball vs. Northwestern
Boys Varsity Baseball
Posted on 04/11/2025
Notre Dame baseball came up just short against Northwestern Lehigh, falling 5-4 in a hard-fought matchup on Wednesday. The Crusaders took control early with three runs in the fourth inning and added another in the sixth, but a late three-run seventh inning by Northwestern Lehigh proved to be the difference.Clemente Cintron pitched a complete game, allowing seven hits and five runs (four earned) over seven innings, while striking out five and walking three. At the plate, Notre Dame tallied nine hits, with Christian Rivituso leading the way, going 2-for-4 with two runs scored. Jason Frederick and Colin Pevorus each drove in two runs, while Austin Casal, Paul Smith, and Connor Albert all added hits.Despite the tough loss, the Crusaders will look to bounce back in their next game against Palmerton.
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Boys Tennis Fall Short to Lehighton
Boys Varsity Tennis
Posted on 04/11/2025
The Notre Dame boys' tennis team put up a strong fight but came up just short in a 2-3 loss to Lehighton.In singles play, Nico Guet-Cruza battled through three tough sets but fell 6-3, 3-6, 3-6. Liam Behrens and Hunter Skodocek also fought hard but were defeated in straight sets.The Crusaders found success in doubles, where Nico Braido and Aidan Dalton dominated with a 6-1, 6-1 victory at first doubles. Gene Behme and Kai'den Engle were equally impressive, winning 6-1, 6-0 at second doubles.Despite the loss, the Crusaders showed resilience and will look to bounce back in their next match
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Szczepanski Shines as Notre Dame Rolls Past Palmerton
Girls Varsity Softball
Posted on 04/11/2025
The Notre Dame bounced back dominating Palmerton in a 13-3 victory on Thursday, fueled by a stellar performance from Emily Szczepanski at the plate and on the mound.Szczepanski was unstoppable offensively, going 3-for-3 with a double and two singles, while also pitching a complete game, allowing just one earned run on eight hits with two strikeouts over five innings.The Crusaders set the tone early, scoring two runs in the first inning off an RBI double by Riley Palank and an RBI single from Sydney Ryan. The offense exploded in the second inning with six runs, highlighted by Szczepanski’s two-run double and Natalie Lilly’s RBI double. The third inning brought another five runs, including a two-run single by Hannah Lilly and a triple from Palank.Notre Dame’s offense racked up 12 hits, with Szczepanski and Palank each collecting three. Sydney Ryan and Hannah Lilly also contributed multiple hits, while Kelsey Bedics showed patience at the plate, leading the team with two walks.The Crusade
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Softball Fall to Northwestern
Girls Varsity Softball
Posted on 04/11/2025
The Notre Dame softball team fought hard but fell to the Northwestern Lehigh in a 10-2 loss on Wednesday. After giving up an early solo home run in the first, the Crusaders responded in the second inning when Hannah Lilly delivered a clutch single to drive in two runs, giving Notre Dame a brief 2-1 lead.Northwestern Lehigh regained control in the third inning with a run-scoring single and continued to build their lead throughout the game. Rachel Fisher started on the mound for the Crusaders, pitching five innings while allowing eight runs—only five earned—on ten hits, striking out one and walking two.Hannah Lilly led the offensive effort, going 1-for-4 with two RBIs. Emily Szczepanski, Natalie Lilly, and Riley Palank each contributed a hit. Defensively, the Crusaders turned a double play, showing flashes of strong fielding.Notre Dame will look to bounce back in their next game on Thursday against Palmerton.
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Baseball Falls in Close Battle Against Northwestern
Boys Varsity Baseball
Updated on 04/10/2025
Notre Dame baseball came up just short in a tough home matchup against Northwestern Lehigh, falling 5-4.The Crusaders took an early lead with a three-run fourth inning, highlighted by key hits from Jason Frederick and Colin Pevorus, who both contributed RBIs. They added another run in the sixth, but Northwestern Lehigh responded with a late surge, scoring three runs in the seventh to secure the win.On the mound, Clemente Cintron pitched a complete game, allowing seven hits and striking out five. Despite a strong performance, Northwestern Lehigh capitalized on key opportunities to edge out the victory.Notre Dame outhit their opponents 9-7, with Christian Rivituso leading the charge with two hits and two runs scored. However, they couldn’t convert enough chances to hold off the late rally.The Crusaders will look to bounce back today on the road against Palmerton.
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Boys Tennis Roll Past Wilson
Boys Varsity Tennis
Posted on 04/10/2025
Yesterday, the Notre Dame tennis team delivered a dominant performance, sweeping Wilson 5-0.In singles play, Nico Guet-Cruza (1st singles) set the tone with a commanding 6-0, 6-1 victory. Liam Behrens (2nd singles) and Hunter Skkodocek (3rd singles) were unstoppable, both securing perfect 6-0, 6-0 wins.The doubles teams kept the momentum going. Nico Braido and Aidan Dalton (1st doubles) powered through with a 6-0, 6-1 win, while Gene Behme and Kai'den Engle (2nd doubles) closed out the match with a strong 6-0, 6-3 victory.The team is back in action today at home against Lehighton.
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Boys Track Defeat Saucon Valley
Boys Varsity Track
Posted on 04/10/2025
The Notre Dame Green Pond boys' track and field team also delivered a remarkable performance, earning victories across multiple disciplines. In the sprints, Alex Clark was the standout, winning both the 100-meter dash with a time of 11.15 seconds and the 200-meter dash in 23.63 seconds. His teammate, Andrew Shupe, also had a strong showing, finishing third in the 100-meter dash with a time of 11.27 seconds and third in the 200-meter dash in 24.30 seconds. Alexander Pirog dominated the 400-meter race, securing first place with a time of 57.69 seconds.Notre Dame’s distance runners were equally impressive. Dante Azzolina had a commanding performance, winning both the 800-meter race in 2:22.96 and the 1600-meter run in 5:16.02. Emmett Rieland continued the team’s dominance in the long-distance events, winning the 3200-meter run with a time of 11:05.58.In the hurdles, Sean Tipton put up a strong fight in the 300-meter hurdles, securing second place with a time of 49.62 seconds, while Gavin
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Girls Track Defeat Saucon Valley
Girls Varsity Track
Updated on 04/10/2025
Notre Dame girls' track and field team put on an exceptional performance against Saucon Valley, earning victories in several events. In the sprints, Mia Steirer finished strong in the 100-meter dash, securing second place with a time of 13.52 seconds, while Angelina Perrucci followed closely behind in fourth place at 13.83 seconds. Perrucci had an impressive comeback in the 200-meter race, claiming first place with a time of 29.60 seconds, narrowly edging out her teammate Steirer, who placed second at 29.96 seconds. In the 400-meter dash, Ella Schweitzer led the team with a dominant first-place finish in 1:04.13, while Emily Lessig secured second place with a time of 1:05.23.Notre Dame’s distance runners also put forth a strong effort, with Brenna Hammerstone leading the way in the 800-meter run, finishing first in 2:35.19. She was followed by Riley Boyle in second place at 2:52.02 and Giana Garis in third at 2:58.16. In the 1600-meter event, Nina Ciccarelli placed second with a t
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Boys Tennis Edged by Pen Argyl
Boys Varsity Tennis
Posted on 04/09/2025
Notre Dame came up just short against Pen Argyl in a closely contested match, falling 3-2 on Tuesday.In singles play, Nico Guet-Cruza secured a dominant victory at first singles, defeating Blake Boyer (6-3, 6-0). Liam Behrems was forced to forfeit his second singles match due to injury, giving Mason Soos the win (4-1). At third singles, Hunter Skodecek delivered a strong performance, overcoming Hunter Beers (6-2, 6-1) to earn Notre Dame's second point.Doubles play proved to be the difference in the match. The duo of Nico Braido and Aidan Dalton fell to Evan Frable and Tucker Schneck in a competitive straight-set battle (3-6, 4-6). The second doubles match went the distance, but Gene Behme and Kai’den Engle were edged out by Jacob Oyer and Cole Lobb in three sets (3-6, 6-2, 4-6), sealing the victory for Pen Argyl.Despite the loss, Notre Dame put up a strong fight and will look to bounce back in their next match today at Wilson.
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Softball Fall to Nazareth
Girls Varsity Softball
Posted on 04/07/2025
The Notre Dame softball team struggled to keep up with the Nazareth in an 11-1 loss on Saturday. Despite a determined effort, early mistakes and strong hitting from Nazareth proved too much to overcome.Riley Palank provided the lone RBI for Notre Dame-Green Pond, going 1-for-2 at the plate. Hannah Lilly also contributed with a hit. On the mound, Emily Szczepanski took the loss after giving up two runs in one inning, while Rachel Fisher battled through three and two-thirds innings in relief, allowing nine runs—only four of them earned—on seven hits.Despite the loss, the Crusaders will have an opportunity to regroup and refocus when they take on Northwestern Lehigh on Wednesday.
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