The Notre Dame Boys Track & Field team turned in a high-impact performance at the 2025 Colonial League Track & Field Championships.

In the sprints, Alex Clark stood out as a Colonial League Champion, winning the 200 meters in 22.17. He was joined by Andrew Shupe, who placed sixth in the 100 meters (11.39), while Alexander Pirog captured second in the 400 meters (50.87). The 4x100 meter relay team of Clark, Shupe, Aaron Gordon, and Zion Wilson placed second overall with a time of 43.69. In the 4x400 meter relay, the team of Clark, Pirog, Shupe, and Gordon raced to another second-place finish in 3:31.49.

On the distance side, the 4x800 meter relay team of Dante Azzolina, Roman Perrucci, Micah Schaefer, and Emmett Rieland earned fourth place with a time of 8:45.25. Rieland also contributed with a sixth-place finish in the 3200 meters, and Azzolina placed seventh in the 1600 meters and ninth in the 800 meters.

In the field events, Aaron Gordon cleared 5-08.00 to finish fifth in the high jump. In the throws, Ethan Weems earned fifth in the discus (136-00) and seventh in the shot put (43-01.75), while Joshua Scherer placed eighth in the shot put (42-08.25).

Congratulations to all of our athletes and coaches on a great meet!

The Notre Dame  boys team came up one point short in an incredibly close 74–73 loss to Bangor on Tuesday — but not without a string of standout performances that nearly swung the meet.

Alex Clark won in the 100m (10.70), while Andrew Shupe took the 200m (22.70) and ran key legs on both the 4x100 and 4x400 relays. The 4x100 relay of Clark, Shupe, Kalet Wilson, and Aaron Gordon dominated in 44.20, and the 4x400 (3:34.50) closed the meet on a high note.

Alexander Pirog added a win in the 400m (52.10), while Dante Azzolina took the 800m (2:09.90). Distance standout Emmett Rieland finished second in both the 1600m (4:59.00) and 3200m (11:03.10), with Darek Schaeffer placing third in the 3200m.

In the field, Aaron Gordon won the high jump (5’7") and placed fourth in long jump. Ethan Weems delivered a victory in the shot put (44’3"), and Joshua Scherer was second in discus (102’11"). Jack Kothstein and Duncan Mitchelltree contributed in the javelin with second- and third-place finishes, respectively.

Despite the narrow loss, the boys team’s performance across the board showed the strength and competitiveness of the program heading into the final stretch of the season.

The Notre Dame boys’ track and field team pulled off a dramatic 75–73 win over Wilson Area in Tuesday's tightly contested meet. Fueled by major points in the sprints, throws, and mid-distance events, the Crusaders sealed the victory with clutch performances across the board.

Junior sprinter Alex Clark was a double winner, taking both the 100 meters (10.90) and the 200 meters (22.41) with authority. Sophomore Alexander Pirog added a huge win in the 400 meters (51.53) and placed fifth in the 200. Fellow sophomore Aaron Gordon earned third in the 400 and scored big in the field with a third-place finish in both the high jump (5-09.00) and long jump (18-10.50).

Distance standout Dante Azzolina placed third in the 800 meters (2:08.30) and helped guide the 4x800 relay team—along with Mark Perone, Darek Schaeffer, and Roman Perrucci—to a second-place finish (9:13.78). Freshman Emmett Rieland continued to impress in the 3200, earning third place (10:52.20), and also contributed fourth in the 1600.

In the throws, Ethan Weems anchored the effort with a second-place discus throw of 136-06 and fourth in the shot put (43-10.00). Junior Marc Bartholomew placed fourth in the discus (121-11), and sophomore Joshua Scherer was sixth in shot put and tied for eighth in discus. Jack Kothstein added points in the javelin, placing fourth with a throw of 115-02.

The 4x400 relay team of Gordon, Azzolina, Perone, and Perrucci also earned a crucial third-place finish in 3:55.42, helping to seal the narrow team win.

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 field events, Notre Dame’s throwing crew brought in key points. Ethan Weems won the discus with a throw of 137-05 and took second in the shot put at 42-10.5. Joshua Scherer also placed third in the shot put (41-08.5) and followed up with a strong third-place finish in the discus (109-09). Senior Jack Kothstein added a third-place result in the javelin with a throw of 114-08.

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 Qian finished third in the 110-meter hurdles with a time of 19.49 seconds. The team also had success in the jumping events, with Aaron Gordon leading the way by winning the long jump with a leap of 18 feet, 6 inches. Gordon also placed second in the high jump, clearing 5 feet, 5 inches.

Notre Dame’s throwers delivered impressive results, with Ethan Weems taking first place in the discus throw with a mark of 127 feet, 10 inches. He also placed second in the shot put with a throw of 42 feet, 4.5 inches. Marc Bartholomew added to the team’s success by finishing third in the discus with a throw of 125 feet, 11 inches.

The team’s relay squads put on a strong showing, winning all three relay events. The 4x100-meter relay team, featuring Andrew Shupe, Kalet Wilson, Aaron Gordon, and Alex Clark, took first place with a time of 45.69 seconds. The 4x400-meter relay team, anchored by Alexander Pirog, Dante Azzolina, Aaron Gordon, and Mark Perone, also claimed victory with a time of 4:04.25. Additionally, the 4x800-meter relay team dominated their race, finishing first in 9:41.52.

Notre Dame’s boys' team demonstrated remarkable depth and talent, leaving Saucon Valley with multiple victories and a strong overall performance. The meet was a testament to the hard work and dedication of the athletes, setting the stage for continued success throughout the season.

The Notre Dame boys track team put forth a strong effort but ultimately fell to Palisades by a score of 93-57. Despite the loss, the team had several standout performances across multiple events.

Alex Clark showcased his speed by finishing second in the 100-meter dash with a time of 11.2 seconds and claiming victory in the 200-meter dash with a time of 23.1 seconds. In the 400-meter dash, Alexander Pirog ran an impressive 51.6 seconds to take first place, followed closely by Dante Azzolina, who finished in 53.6 seconds to secure second place.

Notre Dame’s distance runners also had a strong showing. Roman Perrucci placed second in the 1600-meter run with a time of 5:03.4, while Emmett Rieland finished third at 5:05.3. In the 3200-meter run, Noah Sharpe took the top spot with a time of 11:41.8, followed by Darek Schaeffer in second place at 11:44.0.

In the hurdles, Gavin Qian finished third in the 110-meter hurdles with a time of 19.2 seconds, while Sean Tipton placed third in the 300-meter hurdles, running 46.7 seconds.

The 4x400-meter relay team of Aaron Gordon, Dante Azzolina, Alexander Pirog, and Jeremiah Robertson came through with a strong performance, taking first place with a time of 3:41.9. The 4x800 relay team also secured a victory, finishing in 9:11.7.

In the field events, Aaron Gordon cleared 5’9” in the high jump to take first place. In the throws, Joshua Scherer placed second in the shot put with a mark of 40’8”, while Ethan Weems took third at 39’0”. Weems also excelled in the discus throw, placing second with a throw of 124’8.5”, followed by Marc Bartholomew, who finished third at 104’6”.

While the final team score didn’t go in Notre Dame’s favor, the boys put up a fight and delivered several impressive individual performances. They will look to build on this meet and come back stronger next Tuesday at Saucon Valley.

Notre Dame put together a dominant performance, defeating Pen Argyl 96-49 in a meet filled with personal bests and strong finishes. The Crusaders showed depth across the sprints, distance races, and field events.

Alex Clark led the way on the track, sprinting to victory in both the 100m (11.33) and 200m (22.68). Andrew Shupe was right behind him in the 100m (11.41), securing a 1-2 finish for Notre Dame. Kalet Wilson also contributed valuable points in the sprints. Alexander Pirog displayed endurance and speed, winning the 400m (52.87), while Roman Perrucci added a strong third-place finish.

Notre Dame dominated the distance events as well, with Dante Azzolina claiming victories in the 800m (2:15.16) and 1600m (5:08.00). Emmett Rieland finished second in both races, showcasing his consistency, while Mark Perone added a third-place finish in the 1600m. Noah Sharpe took control in the 3200m (11:26.79), followed by teammates Darek Schaeffer and David Licari in a clean sweep for the Crusaders.

In hurdles, Jeremiah Robertson battled tough conditions to win the 110m hurdles (22.14) and secure a third-place finish in the 300m hurdles (52.69).

Notre Dame’s relay teams put in solid performances, highlighted by a first-place finish in the 4x100m relay (52.18) with Clark, Gordon, Wilson, and Shupe showcasing great teamwork and speed. The 4x800m relay team (Perrucci, Sharpe, Schaeffer, Fowler) also grabbed a victory with a time of 12:55.11.

In the field events, Aaron Gordon continued his dominance in the high jump (5-09), with Sean Tipton taking second place. Gordon also had a strong second-place finish in the long jump (18-08.50), while Alexander Pirog added a third-place finish. Tipton continued to shine in the triple jump (34-01), securing second place for the Crusaders.

The throwers had a stellar day, with Joshua Scherer winning the shot put (40-04), followed closely by Ethan Weems (40-03) and Marc Bartholomew (36-11) in another event sweep. Weems later captured first in the discus (115-07), while Scherer placed third. Jack Kothstein and Duncan Mitchelltree placed second and third, respectively, in the javelin, adding more crucial points for Notre Dame.

The Crusaders now turn their focus to Thursday’s meet at Palisades as they look to keep their momentum going.

The Notre Dame boys track and field team battled to an 80-66 victory over Jim Thorpe, with standout performances across multiple events. The Crusaders showcased their strength in sprints, distance races, relays, and field events to come away with the win.

Leading the charge in the sprints, Alex Clark dominated both the 100m (11.80) and 200m (23.37), while Alexander Pirog ran an impressive 51.21 to win the 400m. The distance crew put together a strong showing, with Roman Perrucci winning the 1600m (5:05.93) and Noah Sharpe taking second. Darek Schaeffer secured the top spot in the 3200m (11:34.02), while Emmett Rieland won the 800m (2:20.92) and also took first in the pole vault (8-9).

Notre Dame’s relay teams played a crucial role in securing the team victory. The 4x100m squad of Clark, Aaron Gordon, Kalet Wilson, and Andrew Shupe crossed the line first in 45.84, while the 4x400m relay team of Pirog, Dante Azzolina, Gordon, and Shupe claimed another win in 3:45.15.

In the field events, Aaron Gordon won the long jump (17-07.50), with Pirog finishing just behind him in second place. Jack Kothstein took first place in the javelin (126-6), while Duncan Mitchelltree and Pirog finished second and third, respectively.

It was a strong team effort that helped Notre Dame secure the win, and the team will now set its sights on their next meet at Pen Argyl on Tuesday at 3:30 PM.