After an impressive run on Wednesday, Notre Dame’s Liam Behrens and Nico Guet Cruza returned to Lehigh University on Thursday for the semifinal round of the PIAA District XI Boys Tennis Doubles Tournament.

Facing a strong Moravian Academy team of Chadha/Vicic, the Crusader duo battled hard but ultimately fell 2-6, 5-7 in a competitive match. Despite the loss, Behrens and Guet Cruza secured a 3rd place finish in the district—a tremendous achievement that caps off a great tournament run.

Congratulations to Liam and Nico on a strong postseason performance and representing Notre Dame with pride!

Notre Dame's dynamic duo, Liam Behrens and Nico Guet Cruza, made a strong showing Wednesday at the PIAA District XI Boys Tennis Doubles Tournament held at Lehigh University.

In the opening round, Behrens and Guet Cruza delivered a dominant performance, defeating Saucon Valley’s Lin/Hahr in straight sets, 6-2, 6-2. The Crusader pair then faced a tougher challenge in the quarterfinals, going the distance against Allentown Central Catholic’s Keenan/Spinosa. After a hard-fought battle, they emerged victorious with a 7-6, 0-6, 6-3 win to advance to the semifinals.

The pair returns to Lehigh today, where they’ll take on Moravian Academy’s Chadha/Vicic with a spot in the District XI championship on the line.

Best of luck to Liam and Nico as they continue their postseason run!

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.

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 

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.

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.

The Notre Dame boys tennis team delivered a dominant performance today, sweeping Jim Thorpe 5-0. 

Nico Guet Cruza set the tone at first singles with a flawless 6-0, 6-0 victory. At second singles, Liam Behrens battled through a competitive first set before pulling away for a 6-3, 6-0 win. Hunter Skodocek was in complete control at third singles, also winning 6-0, 6-0. 

In doubles play, Nico Braido and Aidan Dalton showed strong chemistry at first doubles, securing a 6-0, 6-1 victory. The second doubles pairing of Gene Behme and Kai’den Engle won their match by forfeit, rounding out the Crusaders' sweep. 

It was a commanding performance from Notre Dame as they continue to build momentum going into tomorrow's rescheduled match against Pen Argyl.

The Notre Dame boys' tennis team faced a tough matchup against Southern Lehigh, falling 1-4. Despite strong efforts across the lineup, the Crusaders were unable to secure the win.

In singles play, Nico Guet Cruza battled in the first singles match but fell 0-6, 4-6. Liam Behrens put up a strong fight at second singles, winning the first set before narrowly losing in three sets, 6-2, 5-7, 2-6. Hunter Skodocek also fought hard at third singles but came up short, 3-6, 4-6.

The lone win for Notre Dame came from the first doubles team of Nico Braido and Aidan Dalton, who staged a comeback to secure a three-set victory, 3-6, 6-3, 7-5. In second doubles, Kai’den Engle and Gene Behme battled but fell 4-6, 1-6.

The Crusaders will look to bounce back in their next match Thursday at Pen Argyl.

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 showed resilience and competitive spirit. They'll look to build on this experience and bounce back in their next match.

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.

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.

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.

The Notre Dame boys tennis team secured a commanding 5-0 win over Bangor on Thursday, showcasing strong performances across both singles and doubles play.

In singles action, Nico Guet Cruza led the way at first singles with a solid 6-2, 6-2 victory. Liam Behrens followed with an impressive 6-2, 6-0 win at second singles, while Hunter Skodocek dominated at third singles, dropping just one game in a 6-0, 6-1 performance.

The doubles teams delivered as well, with Nico Braido and Kaiden Engle battling through a tough three-set match to come out on top 5-7, 6-4, 6-4 at first doubles. Gene Behme and Michael Huber rounded out the sweep with a convincing 6-1, 6-3 victory at second doubles. 

The Crusaders return back in action on Monday as they face Salisbury on the road.