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Girls Basketball Wins Colonial League Championship

Girls Varsity Basketball
Posted on 02/15/2025

The Notre Dame girls basketball team captured the Colonial League championship last night with a thrilling 58-53 overtime victory over Northwestern Lehigh.The Crusaders showcased their sharpshooting, knocking down eight three-pointers, led by Brenna Hammerstone’s four from beyond the arc. Notre Dame fended off a fierce fourth-quarter comeback by Northwestern Lehigh to force overtime, where Ava Shonk took over, scoring seven points, including three clutch free throws.Shonk finished as the team’s top scorer with 15 points, followed by Emily Lessig with 14 and Hammerstone with 13.With the league title secured, Notre Dame now turns its attention to the District 11 playoffs. The Crusaders will be back in action next Friday, with their opponent and game location to be announced.

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Swimming vs. Schuylkill Haven

Girls Varsity Swimming
Posted on 02/12/2025

Notre Dame Green Pond swimmers continued to put forth strong efforts in their meet against Schuylkill Haven, with multiple swimmers achieving impressive times and showing steady improvement in various events. Event 7: Girls 50-Yard FreestyleViolet Dewalt (FR) posted a 30.54, maintaining her speed in this fast-paced event.Regan Dittmar (SO) followed closely with a 31.49, demonstrating her consistency in the sprint.Maria Maranon (SO) finished in 32.56, while Alivia Rieland (SO) touched in at 32.60, rounding out a solid showing for Notre Dame in the 50 free. Event 8: Boys 50-Yard FreestyleMark Otten (JR) swam a 29.51, keeping up a strong effort against tough competition. Event 13: Girls 100-Yard FreestyleMaria Maranon (SO) recorded a time of 1:15.71, pacing herself well with splits of 35.98 and 39.73. Event 13: Boys 100-Yard FreestyleMark Otten (JR) clocked in at 1:08.12, with a strong first split of 32.85. Event 19: Girls 100-Yard BackstrokeRegan Dittmar (SO) swa

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Girls Basketball Advance to Colonial League Championship

Girls Varsity Basketball
Posted on 02/10/2025

The Notre Dame girls' basketball team put on a strong defensive performance to defeat Palmerton 43-25 in the Colonial League semifinal at Southern Lehigh. The Crusaders knocked down eight three-pointers in the win, with juniors Ava Shonk and Brenna Hammerstone each hitting three from beyond the arc. Shonk finished with 10 points, while Hammerstone and senior Emily Lessig added 9 points a piece.Notre Dame outscored Palmerton 19-11 in the second half to secure the victory and punch their ticket to the Colonial League championship game. They will face Northwestern Lehigh on Friday night at 6:00 PM at Freedom High School, looking to avenge an earlier season loss.

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Girls Basketball Rally Past Wilson

Girls Varsity Basketball
Posted on 02/07/2025

The Notre Dame girls basketball team battled their way to a 50-45 victory over Wilson in the Colonial League quarterfinals on Friday night. In a back-and-forth contest, the Crusaders trailed by three entering the fourth quarter but took control with a dominant defensive effort, forcing multiple turnovers and outscoring Wilson 12-4 in the final period.Ava Shonk sealed the win with clutch free-throw shooting, going 4-for-4 from the line in the closing minutes. Emily Lessig led the way offensively with a game-high 19 points, matching her career high. With the win, Notre Dame advances to the semifinals, where they will face the winner of the Catasauqua-Palmerton game at a site to be determined on Monday night.

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Swimming vs. Pocono Mountain East

Girls Varsity Swimming
Posted on 02/05/2025

Notre Dame Green Pond swimmers delivered strong performances in their recent meet against Pocono Mountain East, showcasing determination and progress across several events.Girls 50 Yard Freestyle:Freshman Mia Uliana led the charge with a time of 28.87, closely matching her seed time. Violet Dewalt (FR) showed improvement, touching the wall at 29.95. Regan Dittmar (SO) finished in 31.79, while Maria Maranon (SO) clocked 32.73. Alivia Rieland (SO) rounded out the event with a time of 33.51.Boys 50 Yard Freestyle:Junior Mark Otten competed hard, finishing with a time of 31.88.Boys 100 Yard Freestyle:Mark Otten (JR) returned to post a time of 1:08.31, demonstrating consistency throughout the race.Girls 100 Yard Backstroke:Mia Uliana (FR) impressed with a strong swim, finishing in 1:12.93. Regan Dittmar (SO) completed her first official backstroke race with a time of 1:21.14. Alivia Rieland (SO) finished in 1:32.16, gaining valuable experience.Girls 100 Yard Breaststroke:Violet Dewalt (FR)

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Boys Basketball Earn Redemption Win Over Wilson

Boys Varsity Basketball
Updated on 02/04/2025

The Notre Dame boys basketball team finished their regular season on a high note, redeeming themselves with a dominant 65-46 victory over Wilson tonight. After trailing 12-11 at the end of the first quarter, the Crusaders found their rhythm in the second quarter, outscoring the Warriors the rest of the way and never looking back.Senior Carmine Diaz led the offensive charge with an impressive 24 points and 9 rebounds, while junior Isaiah Miles added 15 and sophomore Justin Manning contributed 14 to secure the win. With the regular season complete, Notre Dame is set for the Colonial League quarterfinals played at home on Friday night.

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Girls Basketball Top Wilson

Girls Varsity Basketball
Posted on 02/04/2025

The Notre Dame girls basketball team closed out their regular season with an impressive 42-32 victory over host Wilson on Monday night. After a tightly contested first quarter, the Crusaders pulled away by outscoring Wilson 15-6 in the second quarter, establishing a lead they would maintain for the rest of the game.Emily Lessig led the charge with a career-high 19 points, contributing consistently throughout the contest to help Notre Dame secure the win. With the regular season now complete, the Crusaders await their matchup for the Colonial League quarterfinals, set to be played at Notre Dame on Friday night.

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Girls Basketball Fall to Catasauqua

Girls Varsity Basketball
Posted on 02/04/2025

The Notre Dame girls basketball team came up short in a hard-fought contest against Catasauqua last night, falling 35-43. In a game that remained tight throughout, Catasauqua pulled away in the fourth quarter, outscoring the Crusaders 15-8 to secure the win.Junior Brenna Hammerstone and Senior Addison Ryan led the way for Notre Dame, each contributing 8 points in the effort.The Crusaders will look to bounce back tonight when they face Wilson in the Colonial League regular season finale.

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Swim vs. Saucon Valley

Girls Varsity Swimming
Posted on 01/31/2025

During the swim meet, the Notre Dame Crusaders took a moment to recognize their lone senior, Donja Tripp, for her dedication and accomplishments over the past four years. Her leadership and commitment have been invaluable to the team.Notre Dame Green Pond swimmers delivered a series of strong performances vs. Saucon Valley, achieving top times in multiple heats and demonstrating continued progress in the pool.Event 3: Girls 200-Yard FreestyleAva Uliana (SO) swam a strong race, finishing with a time of 2:24.66, securing the top time in her heat with consistent splits.Event 5: Girls 200-Yard IMMia Uliana (FR) recorded an impressive 2:37.21, leading her heat with strong pacing across all four strokes.Peyton Dewalt (JR) followed closely with a time of 2:37.60.Event 7: Girls 50-Yard FreestyleViolet Dewalt (FR) posted a fast 30.76, taking the top time in her heat.Regan Dittmar (SO) swam 31.30, with Maria Maranon (SO) finishing at 31.57.Alivia Rieland (SO) completed the event in 33.35, roundi

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Girls Basketball Handle Pen Argyl

Girls Varsity Basketball
Posted on 01/31/2025

The Notre Dame Crusaders girls basketball team secured a decisive 44-24 victory over Pen Argyl on the road tonight. ND set the tone early, outscoring their hosts 18-9 in the first quarter before pulling away after halftime.Sophomore Riley Boyle led the charge in the third quarter, recording a career-high 10 points—including two three-pointers—as the Crusaders extended their lead to 38-18 heading into the final period. Senior Emily Lessig also contributed 9 points in the win.Notre Dame’s defense was relentless, forcing numerous turnovers and fueling the team’s fast-paced attack.The Lady Crusaders return home on Monday night to face Catasauqua.

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Boys Basketball Down Pen Argyl

Boys Varsity Basketball
Posted on 01/31/2025

The Notre Dame Crusaders boys' basketball team secured a commanding 65-33 victory over Pen Argyl tonight at home. Senior Carmine Diaz led the way with 18 points, 3 assists, and 3 rebounds, while junior Isaiah Miles contributed 17 points and 3 rebounds.With this win, the Crusaders continue their strong season and will be back in action on Tuesday at Wilson for their final regular-season game.

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Fourth Quarter Surge Boys Basketball Over Moravian

Boys Varsity Basketball
Posted on 01/30/2025

The Notre Dame Crusaders boys’ basketball team battled through a slow start but pulled away late to secure a 52-42 victory over Moravian Academy. Locked in at 32-32 heading into the fourth quarter, the Crusaders found their rhythm down the stretch to come away with the win.Sophomore Justin Manning led the team with 13 points, while senior Carmine Diaz contributed 9 points and 4 rebounds. Sophomore Cody Driscoll also added 9 points and 3 rebounds, and junior Isaiah Miles filled the stat sheet with 7 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists.Notre Dame will look to build on this win and continue improving as they take on Pen Argyl on Friday night.

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Girls Basketball Cruise Past Moravian

Girls Varsity Basketball
Posted on 01/30/2025

The Notre Dame Crusaders girls' basketball team put on a dominant performance Tuesday night, defeating Moravian Academy 55-7. The Crusaders set the tone early, jumping out to a commanding 20-3 lead in the first quarter, fueled by Brenna Hammerstone’s hot shooting and relentless team defense. Hammerstone knocked down three three-pointers in the opening period and finished with a career-high 13 points. Senior Emily Lessig added 8 points to contribute to the well-rounded offensive effort. The Crusaders will be back in action Friday night as they hit the road to take on Pen Argyl.

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Girls Basketball Fall at Easton

Girls Varsity Basketball
Posted on 01/27/2025

The Notre Dame girls basketball team fell to Easton High School in a hard-fought game, with a final score of 23-28. Despite their best efforts, the Crusaders were unable to overcome a sluggish start in the first quarter, which proved to be the deciding factor.Notre Dame showed resilience in the fourth quarter, mounting an impressive comeback effort by outscoring Easton 14-7. This surge was fueled by key three-point shots from Ava Shonk, Brenna Hammerstone, and Riley Boyle. Junior Ava Shonk led the team offensively, finishing the game with 6 points.The team looks to build on their strong fourth-quarter performance as they prepare for their next matchup.

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Shonk Lifts Girls Basketball Over Bangor

Girls Varsity Basketball
Posted on 01/25/2025

The Notre Dame Crusaders girls' basketball team secured a hard-fought 44-33 victory over host Bangor. Ava Shonk led the charge with a career-high 21 points, including an impressive four 3-pointers, to pace the Crusaders' offense.Notre Dame held their composure down the stretch, shooting 8-for-12 from the foul line in the fourth quarter to seal the win after Bangor had trimmed the lead to just three points.The Crusaders return to action on Wednesday night when they travel to face Moravian Academy.

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Boys Basketball Defeat Bangor in OT Thriller on Senior Day

Boys Varsity Basketball
Posted on 01/25/2025

Before the game, we celebrated our senior cheerleaders and senior Carmine Diaz, honoring their dedication, leadership, and all they’ve accomplished over the past four years. We are so proud of them and the lasting impact they’ve made on our community.The Crusaders boys' basketball team delivered an unforgettable performance, defeating Bangor 55-54 in an overtime thriller. Facing a 37-46 deficit with just 1:45 remaining in the fourth quarter, Notre Dame mounted an incredible comeback to tie the game at 49-49 and force overtime. Junior Isaiah Miles led the way with 19 points, while senior Carmine Diaz showcased his leadership with 17 points and 8 rebounds. Sophomore Justin Manning also added 13 crucial points. This game was a testament to the Crusaders' resilience and determination. Congratulations to the team on a remarkable win and to our seniors for an unforgettable day!

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Boys Basketball Edge Catasauqua

Boys Varsity Basketball
Posted on 01/25/2025

The Notre Dame boys' basketball team secured a hard-fought 69-55 victory over Catasauqua tonight. The game was tightly contested in the first half, but the Crusaders pulled away in the second to clinch the win.Junior Isaiah Miles led the charge with an impressive 24 points, 5 assists, and 5 rebounds. Sophomore Cody Driscoll recorded a double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds, while senior Carmine Diaz stuffed the stat sheet with 12 points, 6 assists, and 10 rebounds.The Crusaders will be back in action on Saturday at home for Senior Day as they take on Bangor.

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Girls Basketball Defeat Palisades on Senior Night

Girls Varsity Basketball
Posted on 01/17/2025

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!

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Boys Basketball Handle Palisades

Boys Varsity Basketball
Posted on 01/17/2025

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.

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Swim vs. Freedom

Girls Varsity Swimming
Posted on 01/17/2025

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

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Notre Dame Launches Online Ticketing Option

Updated on 01/01/2025

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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