In a hard-fought PIAA state championship second round matchup at Stroudsburg High School, Notre Dame battled through two overtimes before falling to Dunmore, 65-59, in the tournament.

The Crusaders jumped out to a 21-20 first-quarter lead, fueled by junior Brenna Hammerstone’s three early three-pointers. ND extended its advantage in the second quarter, outscoring the Bucks 11-4 to take a 31-25 lead into halftime.

Dunmore responded with a strong third quarter, outscoring ND 12-5 to pull within one heading into the fourth. The final quarter was a back-and-forth battle, ending in a 44-44 tie and forcing overtime. The first OT remained just as tight, with both teams locked at 49-49. In the second overtime, foul trouble caught up with the Crusaders as three players fouled out, allowing Dunmore to pull away for the win.

Hammerstone led the Crusaders with a career-high 18 points, sinking six three-pointers. Junior Ella Schweitzer added 13 points, while senior Emily Lessig capped off her career with 12.

Seniors Lessig, Sarah Zambo, and Addi Ryan leave behind an impressive legacy, finishing their four-year careers with a 76-28 record, a league championship, and two District 11 titles.

The Notre Dame girls basketball team made a strong statement in the first round of the PIAA 3A state tournament, defeating Mariana Bracetti 77-11 on Friday night at Allentown Central Catholic’s Rockne Hall.

The Crusaders wasted no time setting the tone, exploding for 34 first-quarter points behind Emily Lessig’s 12-point surge and three first-quarter three-pointers from Brenna Hammerstone. Lessig went on to finish with a career-high 20 points, while Ella Schweitzer also notched a career-best 13 points. Every Crusader found the scoring column in the dominant win.

With the victory, Notre Dame advances to the second round of the PIAA state championship, where they will face Dunmore (District 2) next Tuesday at a site to be determined.

Facing a six-point halftime deficit, Notre Dame Green Pond stormed back with a dominant second-half defensive performance to secure a 32-28 victory over Schuylkill Haven in the District XI Championship on Friday night at Easton Area Middle School.

The Crusaders’ defense set the tone in the third quarter, forcing nine turnovers and holding the Hurricanes to just five points. With momentum on their side, Notre Dame carried that energy into the fourth quarter, outscoring Schuylkill Haven 17-6 to complete the comeback.

Junior Ava Shonk led the charge with a game-high 12 points, while senior Emily Lessig added 10 in the hard-fought victory.

With the district title in hand, the Crusaders now turn their focus to the PIAA State Tournament. They will face the District 12 No. 6 seed next Friday at 6:00 p.m. at Allentown Central Catholic’s Rockne Hall.

In a hard-fought defensive battle, Notre Dame emerged over Executive Education Academy, 29-20, in the District 11 semifinal at Northampton High School. The Crusaders' defense proved to be the difference, holding the Raptors to just three points on free throws in the third quarter and allowing only four field goals all game.

Senior Sarah Zambo delivered a standout performance, contributing across the board with 7 points, 9 rebounds, 7 blocks, and 2 steals. Junior, Brenna Hammerstone led the scoring effort with 8 points, including two three-pointers and a pair of free throws. Despite a slow start at the line, Notre Dame found their rhythm in the fourth quarter, sinking 7 of 12 free throws to maintain control.

With the win, the Crusaders advance to the District 11 3A championship, where they will face Schuykill Haven at Easton Area Middle School on Friday at 6:00 PM.

Notre Dame secured a hard-fought 38-35 victory over Catasauqua in the District XI quarterfinals, fending off a late-game surge to punch their ticket to the state tournament.

The Crusaders built a nine-point halftime lead behind their tenacious defense, but Catasauqua responded with defensive pressure of their own, forcing turnovers and converting fast-break opportunities. Despite the momentum shift, Notre Dame regained control down the stretch, locking in defensively and executing at the free-throw line.

Down the stretch, the Crusaders made 7 of 10 free throws, with Ella Schweitzer, Brenna Hammerstone, and Emily Lessig each knocking down two clutch shots. Lessig led the way offensively with 10 points.

With the win, Notre Dame advances to the District XI semifinals and will face Executive Charter on Tuesday night at a site to be determined.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

The Notre Dame Crusaders girls' basketball team dominated Southern Lehigh with a decisive 54-20 victory on Wednesday night. Senior Emily Lessig led the way with a career high 16 points. Senior Addison Ryan and juniors Chloe Dahl and Brenna Hammerstone each added 6 points, while juniors Ava Shonk and Ella Schweitzer chipped in 5 points apiece.

The Crusaders are back in action this Friday as they take on Catasauqua at home.

The Notre Dame girls basketball team delivered a commanding performance at home, defeating Bangor 56-20. The Crusaders' relentless defense set the tone, holding their opponent to just 20 points.

Senior Emily Lessing led the offensive charge with 11 points, while juniors Ava Shonk and Chloe Dahl contributed 8 points each. Junior Brenna Hammerstone and sophomore Riley Boyle added 7 points apiece, and senior Sarah Zambo chipped in 6 points to round out the scoring.

The Crusaders look to carry their momentum on the road as they face Southern Lehigh on Wednesday.

The Notre Dame Crusaders girls basketball team delivered a commanding performance Tuesday night, defeating Moravian Academy 63-9. Senior Emily Lessig led the charge with 14 points, showcasing her leadership and skill on the court. Freshman Ava Hobbie made a strong contribution with 11 points and 2 rebounds, while juniors Brenna Hammerstone and Chloee Dahl added 7 and 6 points, respectively, to round out a balanced offensive attack.

The Crusaders will look to carry this momentum into their next matchup on Saturday, when they host Bangor at home.

The Notre Dame Crusaders delivered an outstanding performance on Friday night, defeating Lehighton 53-9 in front of a home crowd.

Senior Addison Ryan led the charge with 11 points and 7 rebounds, anchoring the Crusaders’ efforts on both ends of the floor. Freshman Ava Hobbie contributed 8 points, while senior Emily Lessig and junior Ava Shonk each added 7 points to the team's commanding victory.

The Crusaders aim to carry this momentum into their next matchup on Monday as they hit the road to face Northern Lehigh.

The Notre Dame Crusaders girls' basketball team delivered a dominant performance Wednesday night, defeating Jim Thorpe 72-10 at home. 
The Crusaders showcased a balanced offensive attack, with Ava Shonk leading the way with 16 points, including two three-pointers. Ella Schweitzer followed closely with 17 points, highlighted by three shots from beyond the arc, while Brenna Hammerstone added 10 points through consistent scoring inside. Emily Lessig was a force on the boards and contributed 14 points, including six made free throws. Addison Ryan chipped in 4 points while anchoring the team’s defensive efforts. Notre Dame jumped out to an early lead, scoring 31 points in the first quarter, and continued their dominance in the second half with 41 more points.

The Crusaders return back in action at home vs. Lehighton Friday night.