The Notre Dame baseball team edged out Wilson Area 3–2 on Tuesday night to advance in district playoff action. The Crusaders delivered a clutch performance on the road, racking up 10 hits and executing timely plays to secure the win.

Notre Dame took the lead in the 4th inning with two runs and added the go-ahead run in the 7th. Key offensive contributors included Paul Smith, who went 3-for-4 with an RBI, while Christian Rivituso and Clemente Cintron added two hits and drove in a run. Michael Martino also chipped in with two hits and an RBI, while earning a double.

On the mound, Martino started and struck out seven over five innings, allowing two earned runs. John Hull closed the door with two perfect innings of relief to earn the win.

With the victory, the Crusaders move on to face top-seeded Southern Lehigh on Saturday night at Limeport Stadium.

The Notre Dame baseball team edged out North Schuylkill in a thrilling 9–8 home victory, fending off a furious seventh-inning comeback to secure the win.

Notre Dame jumped out to an early lead, putting up four runs in the bottom of the first inning. The Crusaders added two more in the third and three in the sixth, finishing the game with 12 hits and taking advantage of six walks issued by North Schuylkill pitchers. Offensively, Austin Casal led the way with a perfect 4-for-4 performance at the plate, including a double and an RBI. Connor Albert added two hits and a run scored, while Michael Wachter drove in two runs and reached base four times. Colin Pevorus and Matt Robertshaw each contributed key extra-base hits, with Pevorus also scoring twice.

On the mound, Casal earned the win, throwing 3.1 innings and allowing three runs—two earned—on three hits. Paul Smith and Christian Rivituso combined for the final 3.2 innings of relief. Despite allowing five late runs, they managed to hold the Spartans at bay and seal the victory.

Notre Dame's defense committed just one error compared to North Schuylkill's four, a difference that ultimately proved critical. The Crusaders stranded 11 runners but made the most of their opportunities early, building enough of a cushion to survive the late-inning drama.

The Notre Dame baseball team powered past the Palisades Pirates on Wednesday, securing an 11-6 road victory behind a dominant offensive performance and solid pitching.

After falling behind early, the Crusaders surged ahead with a 3-run third inning and broke the game open with a 5-run explosion in the sixth. Clemente Cintron led the offensive charge, going 3-for-5 with 2 RBIs and 3 runs scored, while Christian Rivituso added 3 hits and 3 RBIs of his own. Jason Frederick contributed a triple and 3 RBIs, rounding out a balanced lineup that collected 12 hits overall.

On the mound, Michael Martino earned the win, pitching five strong innings with 4 strikeouts and allowing just 1 walk. Rivituso closed the game with two innings of relief, striking out one.

The Crusaders improve their record and will now look ahead to Senior Day this Friday at home vs. Pen Argyl—a special afternoon honoring their seniors in what promises to be another exciting matchup.

The Notre Dame baseball delivered a commanding 9–1 win on the road against Moravian Academy on Tuesday, powered by an explosive early offense and dominant pitching.

Notre Dame struck early with 3 runs in the first inning and tacked on 6 more in the second, building a lead that Moravian couldn’t overcome. The Crusaders collected 9 hits and were led at the plate by Clemente Cintron, who went 2-for-2 with a walk and a stolen base. Justin Silvius added a key 2-RBI double, while Austin Casal and Michael Martino each drove in runs.

On the mound, the Crusaders were stellar. Starter Paul Smith earned the win, throwing 2 shutout innings with 3 strikeouts. Relievers Christian Rivituso and Andrew Wake combined to allow just one hit the rest of the way, with Wake striking out 6 over 3.1 innings of scoreless work.

Notre Dame improves their record and will look to keep the momentum going as they travel to face Palisades today.

In a high-scoring battle on Monday, the Notre Dame baseball came up just short in a 12-11 loss to Bangor. Despite a strong offensive showing and a valiant comeback effort, early defensive miscues and a big start by Bangor proved too much to overcome.

Bangor jumped out early with eight runs in the first two innings, capitalizing on Notre Dame’s shaky start. Notre Dame responded with a five-run third inning and kept the pressure on with three-run rallies in both the fifth and sixth innings. Jason Frederick led the way at the plate with two hits and five RBIs, while Michael Wachter added two hits, two runs, and an RBI.

On the mound, Notre Dame cycled through four pitchers. Austin Casal provided stability in the middle innings, giving up just one earned run over four innings. 

Notre Dame outhit Bangor 12 to 11 but left 11 runners on base and committed four errors, which proved costly.

The Crusaders will look to bounce back quickly as they head to Moravian Academy for another matchup today.

Notre Dame baseball continued its strong play with a convincing 11-1 win over Executive Education Academy on Thursday at DeSales University. The Crusaders scored in five of the six innings played, using a balanced offensive attack and solid pitching to take control early and never look back.

Christian Rivituso led the offense, going 3-for-3 with a double and 4 RBIs, while Austin Casal added a two-run double and totaled 4 RBIs on the day. Jason Frederick chipped in with two hits and an RBI, and Justin Silvius added a pinch-hit RBI single as Notre Dame totaled 8 hits and 10 RBIs as a team.

On the mound, Liam Gilligan earned the win, tossing 3 strong innings, allowing just 1 run on 3 hits with 3 strikeouts. Brayden Darios and John Hull each delivered a scoreless inning of relief, helping hold Executive to just 4 hits and 1 run total.

The Crusaders will look to keep their momentum rolling as they host Bangor on Monday.

Notre Dame baseball picked up a hard-fought 6-4 victory over Salisbury on Wednesday, using a big third and fifth inning to take control and hold on for the win.

After trailing 3-1 early, the Crusaders responded with three runs in the third and two more in the fifth to take the lead for good. Paul Smith had a strong game, going 2-for-3 with 2 runs and an RBI, while Austin Casal added 2 hits and an RBI, and Michael Wachter chipped in with 2 hits and an RBI of his own.

Clemente Cintron started on the mound, allowing 4 runs (3 earned) over 4 innings with 3 strikeouts. Michael Martino earned the win, pitching 2.1 hitless innings in relief, and Christian Rivituso closed the door in the seventh to seal the win.

Notre Dame will be back in action tonight against Executive at DeSales University.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Notre Dame baseball delivered a strong performance on Friday, defeating Saucon Valley 6-4 in a thrilling matchup. After falling behind early, the Crusaders rallied with two runs in both the second and third innings before tacking on key insurance runs in the fifth and sixth.

Junior Austin Casal led the offense, going 3-for-4 with a home run and an RBI. Senior Justin Silvius added two hits and an RBI, while sophomore Paul Smith contributed a clutch double.

On the mound, sophomore John Hull was outstanding in relief, pitching five scoreless innings, allowing just two hits, and striking out two to secure the win.

Notre Dame hands Saucon Valley its first loss of the season and will look to build on this victory when they host Northwestern on Tuesday.

The Notre Dame baseball team delivered a commanding performance on Wednesday, rolling past Catasauqua with a 15-2 victory in just five innings. The Crusaders exploded for eight runs in the first inning and never looked back, collecting 10 hits while limiting the Rough Riders to just three.

Shortstop Colin Pevorus led the offensive charge, going 2-for-2 with three runs scored and an RBI. Michael Martino added two hits and an RBI, while Michael Wachter, Paul Smith, and Blake Benolken each chipped in with an RBI as well. The Crusaders showcased patience at the plate, drawing seven walks, which helped fuel their big innings.

On the mound, Austin Casal picked up the win, tossing two innings while allowing just one run on one hit and striking out two. Andrew Wake and Brayden Darios combined for three strong innings in relief, keeping the Rough Riders' bats quiet.

With momentum on their side, the Crusaders now turn their attention to Friday's matchup against Saucon Valley.

Notre Dame baseball fell just short in a hard-fought battle against Southern Lehigh, losing 8-7 on Monday. The Crusaders started strong, scoring two runs in the first inning and adding another in the second to take an early lead. However, a five-run fifth inning from Southern Lehigh proved to be the turning point, and despite a late push, Notre Dame was unable to reclaim the lead.

Jason Frederick led the offense with a 2-for-3 performance, driving in four runs. Christian Rivituso contributed with two hits and two runs scored, while Michael Wachter added two hits and crossed the plate twice. Connor Albert, Austin Casal, and Paul Smith also played key roles in getting runners on base and pushing runs across.

On the mound, Clemente Cintron pitched four innings, allowing four earned runs while striking out two. Michael Martino came in for relief, throwing two innings and giving up two earned runs.

Despite a strong effort, the Crusaders came up just short. They will look to bounce back in their next game on Wednesday at Catasauqua.

The Notre Dame baseball team came up short in a tough 12-6 loss to Bangor on Saturday. Despite tallying 12 hits, the Crusaders couldn’t keep pace with Bangor’s offense.

Bangor jumped out to an early lead, scoring twice in the first and adding four more in the second. Notre Dame got on the board in the third when Clemente Cintron ripped a key hit to drive in three runs. A four-run fourth inning, fueled by clutch hits from Michael Wachter and Colin Pevorus, brought the Crusaders back into the game, but Bangor’s bats stayed hot, tacking on late insurance runs.

Cintron led the offense with three RBIs, while Connor Albert, Wachter, and Pevorus each had multiple hits. On the mound, Austin Casal took the loss, allowing six runs (two earned) over two innings. Liam Gilligan, Brayden Darios, and Christian Rivituso worked in relief, but Bangor’s Merlo went the distance, limiting Notre Dame to just two earned runs over seven innings.

The Crusaders look to bounce back as they take on Southern Lehigh at home today.

Notre Dame baseball dominated in a commanding 15-0 victory over Moravian Academy, fueled by an explosive offensive performance and lockdown pitching. The Crusaders racked up 11 hits and 13 RBIs, showcasing their depth and firepower at the plate.

Leading the offensive charge, Connor Albert went 2-for-2 with a double, three total bases, two RBIs, and a stolen base. Andrew Wake also had a strong showing, going 2-for-2 with a double and two RBIs. Paul Smith delivered a standout performance, going 2-for-2 with a triple, four total bases, and two RBIs. Colin Pevorus added to the attack with a triple and two runs scored, while Michael Martino and Austin Casal each recorded hits and RBIs, keeping the Crusaders’ offense rolling.

On the mound, Liam Gilligan and Brayden Darios combined for a stellar shutout. Gilligan pitched two dominant innings, allowing just two hits while striking out three. Darios followed with a hitless inning, adding two strikeouts and sealing the victory.

Notre Dame now looks ahead to their next game against Bangor on Saturday, aiming to carry their momentum forward.

Notre Dame  kicked off their home opener with a strong 3-1 win over Northern Lehigh on Tuesday. The Crusaders capitalized early, scoring two runs in the first inning and adding another in the second, setting the tone for the game.

Pitcher Clemente Cintron delivered a dominant performance, allowing just one hit and one run across seven innings while striking out six. At the plate, Austin Casal led the team with two RBIs, while Cintron helped his own cause with two hits and an RBI.

With this solid victory, the Crusaders will look to build momentum as they prepare to host Moravian Academy at home on Thursday.

The Notre Dame baseball team put up a strong fight but fell short in a 12-7 loss to Lehighton on Friday. Despite an early lead and a late push, an explosive third inning from Lehighton proved to be the difference.

Notre Dame started strong, plating a run in the first inning, but Lehighton responded with an eight-run third inning and added four more in the fourth. The Crusaders answered with a four-run rally in the fifth and a final run in the seventh, but it wasn’t enough to close the gap.

Clemente Cintron led the offensive charge with two hits, while Austin Casal and Paul Smith each added doubles. Casal also contributed behind the plate and later took the mound, throwing two scoreless innings in relief.

On the mound, John Hull took the loss, while Brayden Darios and Casal provided relief appearances. Despite giving up 12 runs, the Crusaders’ pitching staff allowed only three earned runs, with Lehighton capitalizing on walks and timely hitting.

Notre Dame-Green Pond will look to rebound on Tuesday as they return home to face Northern Lehigh.

Notre Dame-Green Pond secured a 9-4 victory over Jim Thorpe on March 19, 2025. The Crusaders tallied nine hits, with Austin Casal leading the offense, going 3-for-3 with two RBIs and a triple. Christian Rivituso added two hits and three stolen bases, while Jason Frederick and Paul Smith contributed with key hits.

On the mound, Clemente Cintron earned the win, pitching five innings, allowing three earned runs on six hits while striking out three. Michael Martino closed the game with two scoreless innings, striking out one. The Crusaders were aggressive on the bases, stealing nine bags, including three each from Rivituso, Frederick, and Casal.

Jim Thorpe managed six hits but struggled to capitalize, leaving nine runners on base. Notre Dame-Green Pond looks to continue their strong play as they travel to Lehighton for their next game on Friday.