The Notre Dame Green Pond girls track and field team earned a hard-fought 80–69 win over Bangor on Tuesday, fueled by a balanced attack across the sprints, distance events, hurdles, and field.

Ella Schweitzer paced the Crusaders with a win in the 400m (1:01.60) and a second-place finish in high jump (4’11"). She joined forces with Brenna Hammerstone, Samantha Karwacki, and Emily Lessig to take second in the 4x400 relay (4:17.20).

Sprinters Emily Lessig and Mia Steirer delivered key points. Lessig took second in both the 100m (12.50) and 200m (26.50), with Steirer placing third in each. Riley Boyle and Sharon Turley dominated the 800m with a 1–2 finish, while Talia Fogel won the 1600m (6:12.70) and Alivia Rieland led a 1–2 finish in the 3200m (13:35.50), followed by Mia Uliana.

In the hurdles, Savina Steele took first in the 300m hurdles (48.50), and Greta Guroff added a third-place finish in the 100m hurdles.

Notre Dame swept the pole vault behind Regan Dittmar (7’3") and Alivia Rieland (6’9"). Julianne Skibinski won the high jump at 5’1", and throwers Sarah Zambo (32’1" shot put) and Evelyn Hersh (114’2" discus) secured crucial field event wins.

The girls' team showed impressive depth, sealing a strong team victory in a tight meet.

The Notre Dame girls’ track and field team claimed a hard-earned 84–66 victory over Wilson in Tuesday's meet, thanks to a balanced team effort that combined distance dominance, strong relay performances, and standout results in the field.

Junior Samantha Karwacki led the charge with a thrilling win in the 800 meters, edging Wilson’s top runner at the line with a time of 2:24.56. Karwacki also anchored Notre Dame’s first-place 4x400 relay team, joining forces with Ella Schweitzer, Violet Dewalt, and Emily Lessig to clock a winning time of 4:12.84.

Brenna Hammerstone continued to impress in the distance events, cruising to victory in the 1600 meters (5:27.16) and placing fourth in the 800. Schweitzer added a fifth-place finish in the 400 (1:06.22) and was a key leg on both the 4x400 and 4x800 relay, where she, Karwacki, Riley Boyle, and Josephine Hobbie finished second (10:33.52).

In the field, Evelyn Hersh swept the shot put (34-02.00) and discus (111-07), while senior Sarah Zambo backed her up with second in the shot put and third in the discus. Jenna Petrik chipped in a second-place finish in the javelin (74-05).

Notre Dame’s high jumpers made their mark, with Schweitzer clearing 5-01.00 for second, and freshman Dewalt tying for third at 4-11.00. Ava Coulter also cleared 4-07.00 to help sweep points. In the sprints, Mia Steirer placed fifth in the 200 meters (27.66), while the 4x100 relay team (Coulter, Perrucci, Cemelli, Steirer) finished third.

The hurdles saw a standout effort from Savina Steele, who placed second in the 300m hurdles (46.42), while freshman Greta Guroff and Linnea Crouch added depth in the event.

Notre Dame girls’ track team showed grit and standout individual performances against a deep Southern Lehigh squad on Tuesday afternoon. Despite falling 101–49 in the team score, the Crusaders walked away with several top-three finishes across the board.

On the track, Emily Lessig placed third in the 100 meters with a time of 13.2 seconds and later stepped up in the 400 meters to grab second place in 1:01.9. The middle-distance crew had a strong showing as Ella Schweitzer claimed first in the 800 meters with a time of 2:26.6. Schweitzer was also part of the dominant 4x400 relay squad, teaming up with Savina Steele, Samantha Karwacki, and Josephine Hobbie to win in 4:38.1.

In the distance events, Brenna Hammerstone had a breakout day, earning two wins by cruising to victory in the 1600 meters (5:38.5) and returning later to take the 3200 meters in 12:36.4. Karwacki also added a third-place finish in the 800 meters (2:29.1), while Talia Fogel, Alivia Rieland, and Nina Ciccarelli contributed solid efforts in the long-distance events.

The Crusaders found more success in the field. Schweitzer placed second in the high jump at 4-11, tied with freshman teammate Violet Dewalt, who also contributed in the 300 hurdles. In the throws, Evelyn Hersh dominated the shot put (32-11.5) and discus (102-8), claiming first in both events. Sarah Zambo also placed second in the shot put (31-05.25) and fourth in the discus.

In relays, Notre Dame also took first in the 4x800, as Schweitzer, Hobbie, Karwacki, and Riley Boyle combined for a time of 10:44.4.

Notre Dame girls' track and field team put on an exceptional performance against Saucon Valley, earning victories in several events. 

In the sprints, Mia Steirer finished strong in the 100-meter dash, securing second place with a time of 13.52 seconds, while Angelina Perrucci followed closely behind in fourth place at 13.83 seconds. Perrucci had an impressive comeback in the 200-meter race, claiming first place with a time of 29.60 seconds, narrowly edging out her teammate Steirer, who placed second at 29.96 seconds. In the 400-meter dash, Ella Schweitzer led the team with a dominant first-place finish in 1:04.13, while Emily Lessig secured second place with a time of 1:05.23.

Notre Dame’s distance runners also put forth a strong effort, with Brenna Hammerstone leading the way in the 800-meter run, finishing first in 2:35.19. She was followed by Riley Boyle in second place at 2:52.02 and Giana Garis in third at 2:58.16. In the 1600-meter event, Nina Ciccarelli placed second with a time of 6:34.40, just ahead of Mia Uliana, who took third at 6:35.88. The team continued to shine in the long-distance events as Talia Fogel secured a second-place finish in the 3200-meter run, crossing the finish line in 13:49.82.

In the hurdles events, Greta Guroff delivered a solid performance, finishing second in the 100-meter hurdles with a time of 18.79 seconds. Violet Dewalt showed her strength in the 300-meter hurdles, taking first place in 56.38 seconds. Notre Dame also excelled in the jumping events, as Ella Schweitzer tied for first place in the high jump by clearing 4 feet, 9 inches. Dewalt added to the team’s success by finishing third in the same event, clearing 4 feet, 7 inches. Meghan Maslonka had a strong showing in the long jump, placing second with a leap of 13 feet, 3 inches, and also took second in the triple jump with a mark of 25 feet, 10 inches.

The field events proved to be another area of strength for Notre Dame. Evelyn Hersh was dominant in the throwing events, winning the shot put with an impressive throw of 32 feet, 10 inches, and also securing first place in the discus with a throw of 109 feet, 11 inches.

Notre Dame’s relay teams also made an impact, with the 4x400-meter team, consisting of Emily Lessig, Josephine Hobbie, Sharon Turley, and Violet Dewalt, capturing first place with a time of 4:41.91. Unfortunately, the 4x100 relay team was disqualified. Despite the setback, the girls' team put on an outstanding performance across multiple events and showcased their depth and talent.

The Notre Dame girls track team delivered a dominant performance, securing a commanding 107-42 victory over Palisades yesterday at Walter T. Rohrer Stadium. The team excelled across multiple events, showcasing their speed, endurance, and field event prowess.

In the sprints, Emily Lessig led the charge by winning the 100-meter dash with a time of 13.2 seconds and later claimed another victory in the 400-meter dash, clocking 1:01.6. Meghan Maslonka impressed in the 200-meter dash, taking first place in 29.0 seconds, while Bella Cemelli secured third in the same event with a time of 29.4 seconds.

The distance events saw Brenna Hammerstone dominate, winning the 800-meter run in 2:26.5 and the 1600-meter run in 5:52.9. Josephine Hobbie and Riley Boyle contributed valuable points by finishing second and third, respectively, in the 800-meter run. In the 3200-meter run, Alivia Rieland and Talia Fogel secured a one-two finish with times of 14:00.4 and 14:04.1.

The Notre Dame hurdlers put on a strong performance, led by Greta Guroff, who won the 100-meter hurdles in 18.4 seconds, followed by Nadia Ali, who placed second in 18.7 seconds. Violet Dewalt earned a podium finish in the 300-meter hurdles, placing third with a time of 52.8 seconds.

In the relays, Notre Dame's 4x400-meter team of Samantha Karwacki, Ella Schweitzer, Emily Lessig, and Brenna Hammerstone secured a dominant win with a time of 4:21.8. The 4x800-meter team also claimed victory, finishing in 11:15.2.

The field events were another area of strength for Notre Dame. Violet Dewalt won the high jump, clearing 5-04.00, while Alivia Rieland tied for first in the pole vault, reaching 6-06.00. Meghan Maslonka took first place in the long jump with a leap of 14-04.00, and Dewalt added more points with a second-place finish at 13-05.00.

The throwing events saw Sarah Zambo take first in the shot put, throwing 31-04.50, while Evelyn Hersh dominated the discus throw, winning with a mark of 108-06. Charlotte Morrissey and Zambo rounded out the podium with second and third-place finishes. In the javelin throw, Brielle Heater finished second with a mark of 64-09.50, and Randyll Rionda and Shayla Delgado tied for third with 63-00.50.

The Crusaders reutnr back in action next Tuesday at Saucon Valley

The Notre Dame girls track & field team delivered an outstanding performance, defeating Pen Argyl 96-54 in a well-rounded team effort that featured strong finishes on the track and in the field events.

Mia Steirer showcased her speed, leading the Crusaders in the sprints with a first-place finish in the 200m (28.20) and a second-place finish in the 100m (13.79). Angelina Perrucci and Ava Coulter added to the team’s depth with strong performances in the 100m and 200m, while Savina Steele dominated in the 400m (1:00.14), with Josephine Hobbie following close behind in second place.

Notre Dame’s middle and long-distance runners put on a clinic, sweeping the 800m and 1600m. Ella Schweitzer won both races, clocking in at 2:27.11 in the 800m and 5:35.11 in the 1600m, while Brenna Hammerstone and Samantha Karwacki secured second-place finishes. Alivia Rieland added crucial points with a second-place finish in the 3200m (13:41.44), followed closely by teammate Talia Fogel in third.

In the hurdles, Savina Steele was dominant in the 100m hurdles (16.07), while Violet Dewalt and Greta Guroff went 1-2 in the 300m hurdles, finishing just 0.03 seconds apart.

Notre Dame’s relay teams continued the winning momentum, with the 4x100m team (Steirer, Fanelli, Coulter, Cemelli) winning in 55.82. The 4x800m relay squad (Dewalt, Boyle, Hobbie, Hammerstone) also took first place with a time of 10:37.68, while the 4x400m team finished just behind Pen Argyl in a close race.

In the field events, Violet Dewalt shined in the high jump, tying for first at 4-09.00, while Meghan Maslonka claimed victory in the triple jump (26-09.00). Sarah Zambo and Evelyn Hersh dominated the throws, with Zambo winning the shot put (31-09.00) and Hersh taking first in the discus (95-03). Jenna Petrik and Shayla Delgado added second- and third-place finishes in the javelin throw.

The Notre Dame girls track and field team put on a stellar performance in their meet against Jim Thorpe, securing a dominant 119-30 victory. The Crusaders showcased their depth across all events, with standout performances in sprints, distance races, hurdles, jumps, and throws.

On the track, Mia Steirer led the sprint squad with victories in both the 100m (13.59) and 200m (28.73), while Emily Lessig took first in the 400m (1:02.37) and played a key role in the 4x400m relay team’s victory. In the middle-distance races, Brenna Hammerstone claimed the 1600m (5:45.45) and secured second place in the 800m, just behind Samantha Karwacki, who took the win in 2:28.14. Alivia Rieland was strong in the long-distance events, winning the 3200m (13:57.40).

The hurdles events saw impressive performances from Savina Steele, who won both the 100m hurdles (15.68) and 300m hurdles (48.41). The relay teams were unstoppable, with Notre Dame taking first in the 4x100m (54.13), 4x400m (4:22.56), and 4x800m (13:51.40), showcasing the team’s depth and chemistry.

In the field events, Meghan Maslonka won the long jump (14-09) and the triple jump (28-09.50), while Alivia Rieland secured first place in the pole vault (6-9). The throwing events saw Sarah Zambo take first in the shot put (31-01), and Evelyn Hersh finished just behind in second.

It was a total team effort from start to finish, and the Crusaders will look to carry this momentum into their next meet at Pen Argyl on Tuesday at 3:30 PM.