Baseball Power Past Philadelphia Academy, Advance to State Quarterfinals
Boys Varsity Baseball
Posted on 06/03/2025
Notre Dame baseball continued its postseason surge with an 11-4 win over Philadelphia Academy Charter on Monday, punching their ticket to the PIAA 3A State Quarterfinals. After a scoreless first two innings, the Crusaders broke through with three runs in the 3rd and two more in the 4th, then erupted for six runs in the 6th to pull away for good. Notre Dame’s offense piled up 12 hits and drew 7 walks, executing in key spots to keep the pressure on throughout the game. Jason Frederick led the way at the plate, going 3-for-3 with a double and two runs scored. Christian Rivituso added two hits, two runs, and an RBI, while Paul Smith drove in three runs. Clemente Cintron, Austin Casal, and Colin Pevorus also contributed with timely hits and RBIs as the Crusaders spread production throughout the lineup. On the mound, Michael Martino earned the win, tossing five innings, allowing just three hits and three runs, while striking out six. Rivituso pitched the final two innings to c
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Baseball Rolls Past Bristol to Advance
Boys Varsity Baseball
Posted on 06/01/2025
The Notre Dame baseball team delivered a dominant performance Friday afternoon, defeating Bristol 8-1 in the PIAA State Subregional matchup at DeSales University. Notre Dame’s offense ignited in the second inning, where they plated three runs to seize an early advantage. The momentum continued as they exploded for five more runs in the sixth inning, effectively putting the game out of reach.Clemente Cintron pitched a complete game gem for the Crusaders, striking out 10 batters while surrendering just one run on six hits. At the plate, Notre Dame tallied eight hits, including extra-base knocks from Jason Frederick, Christian Rivituso, Paul Smith, Austin Casal, and Michael Wachter. Smith’s double and two runs scored helped fuel the Crusaders’ offense, while solid defensive play kept Bristol’s scoring to a minimum.With this win, Notre Dame advances to face Philadelphia Academy Charter in the first round tomorrow at 3 p.m., once again at DeSales.
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Crusaders Crowned! Baseball Wins District XI 3A Championship
Boys Varsity Baseball
Updated on 05/28/2025
For the first time since 2019, Notre Dame baseball is bringing home a District XI 3A baseball championship. The Crusaders put together a commanding performance on Tuesday, rolling past Palmerton 13-3 to claim the crown in six innings.After falling behind 1-0 in the first, Notre Dame erupted with a seven-run second inning, then followed it up with five more in the third to take firm control of the game. The offense delivered from top to bottom, racking up 14 hits and 11 RBIs in a relentless attack that kept pressure on Palmerton from the early innings.Austin Casal was a driving force, going 2-for-4 with four RBIs, delivering a key hit during the second inning surge. Paul Smith had a standout day, going 3-for-3 with two RBIs and two stolen bases, sparking multiple rallies and causing problems on the basepaths. Jason Frederick chipped in with two hits and an RBI, while Christian Rivituso, Michael Wachter, and Colin Pevorus each added timely hits to keep the momentum rolling.On the mound,
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Baseball Storm Back to Stun Vikings, Advance to District XI Final
Boys Varsity Baseball
Posted on 05/24/2025
In an unforgettable comeback, Notre Dame baseball rallied from a 6-0 deficit to defeat Allentown Central Catholic 8-6 in Saturday’s District XI 3A semifinal showdown.Scoreless through the first five innings, the Crusaders erupted for eight runs in the top of the sixth, turning the tide and silencing the Vikings’ early momentum. Key contributions came from Jason Frederick, who went 2-for-4 with 2 RBIs, and Clemente Cintron, who helped his own cause with 2 hits and an RBI while also earning the win on the mound.Cintron pitched 5 innings, allowing 6 runs (4 earned) on 7 hits and 5 walks, before Michael Martino came in to shut the door with 2 scoreless innings of relief and 3 strikeouts.Offensively, Notre Dame’s lineup showed patience and resilience, drawing 5 walks and delivering clutch hits when it mattered most. Paul Smith and Connor Albert also drove in key runs during the sixth-inning surge, while Michael Wachter and Austin Casal each contributed with hits and runs scored.With the dra
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Softball Falls to Tamaqua
Girls Varsity Softball
Posted on 05/23/2025
In a dramatic season finale, the Notre Dame softball saw their lead slip away late in a tough 4-3 loss to Tamaqua on Friday, concluding their 2025 campaign.Notre Dame jumped out to an early lead with an RBI single from Addison Ryan in the first. Ryan continued to shine at the plate, finishing 2-for-3 with all three of the Crusaders’ RBIs, including a sacrifice fly in the third and a go-ahead single in the fifth.Despite solid pitching from Emily Szczepanski—who went 5.2 innings allowing only three earned runs—Tamaqua rallied in the bottom of the sixth with a pair of run-scoring singles to take a 4-3 lead.Notre Dame tallied seven hits on the day but couldn’t find the big hit late to tie it up. The Crusaders fought hard in a back-and-forth battle but ultimately came up just short. Though the season ends on a heartbreaking note, the team showed resilience, heart, and growth throughout the year.
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Track & Field States Day 1
Boys Varsity Track
Updated on 05/23/2025
We are incredibly proud of our athletes who qualified for States! Your dedication, hard work, and competitive spirit were on full display. Congratulations to the following athletes for earning their spot:Dante Azzolina, Alex Clark, Violet Dewalt, Evelyn Hersh, Brenna Hammerstone, Samantha Karwacki, Emily Lessig, Alexander Pirog, Emmett Rieland, Jeremiah Robertson, Ella Schweitzer, Andrew Shupe, Savina Steele, and Kalet Wilson.Special congratulations to those advancing to the Finals on Saturday:Alex Clark – Boys 100m Dash and 200m Dash4x100m Relay – Andrew Shupe, Aaron Gordon, Kalet Wilson, Alex Clark4x400m Relay – Andrew Shupe, Aaron Gordon, Alex Clark, Alex PirogWe wish all of our finalists the best of luck this weekend—keep pushing, keep striving, and leave it all on the track!
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Baseball Walk It Off in Thrilling 3-2 Comeback Over Pine Grove
Boys Varsity Baseball
Posted on 05/21/2025
Notre Dame's baseball team pulled off a dramatic 3-2 victory over Pine Grove on Tuesday, scoring all three of their runs in the bottom of the seventh inning to secure the walk-off win.After trailing 2-0 heading into the final frame, the Crusaders rallied with clutch hits and heads-up base running. Clemente Cintron sparked the offense with a two-hit day, including a double, and came around to score one of the decisive runs. Christian Rivituso delivered the key RBI hit to tie the game, and Notre Dame capitalized on Pine Grove’s late defensive miscues to plate the game-winner.On the mound, Michael Martino was dominant, tossing 6.1 innings, allowing six hits and no earned runs while striking out eight. Cintron came in to shut the door in relief, recording the final two outs and earning the win.Notre Dame’s pitching staff combined for 10 strikeouts while holding Pine Grove to just two runs, both unearned.With the win, the Crusaders advance to the semifinal matchup against Allentown Central
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Boys Track & Field District XI Championships Recap
Boys Varsity Track
Posted on 05/20/2025
The boys team put together an impressive showing at the District XI Championships, earning medals across multiple events and qualifying several athletes for the state meet.Alex Clark led the way with a dominant performance on the track, taking 2nd place in the 100m dash and claiming gold in the 200m dash. Both finishes earned him medals and a trip to the state championships. Alex Pirog also secured a state berth with a strong 3rd-place finish in the 400m dash.The 4x100m relay team of Andrew Shupe, Aaron Gordon, Kalet Wilson, and Alex Clark earned 2nd place, claiming medals and a spot at states. The same success carried over to the 4x400m relay, where Shupe, Gordon, Clark, and Pirog raced to another 2nd-place finish and state qualification.The 4x800m relay squad of Roman Perrucci, Emmett Rieland, Darek Schaeffer, and Dante Azzolina delivered a strong 3rd-place finish and brought home medals. In the field, Aaron Gordon rounded out the medal count with a 4th-place finish in the high jump.
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Girls Track & Field District XI Championships Recap
Girls Varsity Track
Posted on 05/20/2025
The girls team delivered an outstanding performance at the District XI Championships, earning multiple medals and state qualifications.Savina Steele had a standout showing, placing 4th in the 100m hurdles to earn a medal and qualify for the state meet. She also qualified for states in the 300m hurdles with a 5th-place finish, and ran a state-qualifying time in the 400m dash finishing 5th.Samantha Karwacki claimed 4th place in the 800m run, securing a medal in a highly competitive field. The 4x400m relay team of Ella Schweitzer, Emily Lessig, Brenna Hammerstone, and Savina Steele raced to a 2nd-place finish, earning medals and a trip to the state championships. The 4x800m relay team of Ella Schweitzer, Samantha Karwacki, Riley Boyle, and Brenna Hammerstone also impressed with a 4th-place finish and a set of medals.In the field events, Evelyn Hersh took 3rd in the discus, earning a medal and a state berth. Julianne Skibinski tied for 3rd in the high jump, also earning a medal.Congratulat
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Baseball Falls to Southern Lehigh in CL Quarterfinals
Boys Varsity Baseball
Posted on 05/12/2025
The #8-seeded Notre Dame baseball team battled hard but came up short in a 5–0 loss to top-seeded Southern Lehigh on Saturday night at Limeport Stadium.Despite being held scoreless, the Crusaders managed six hits against a dominant pitching performance from Southern Lehigh. Jason Frederick led the offense with a pair of singles, while Christian Rivituso, Austin Casal, Paul Smith, and Michael Martino each added a hit. Notre Dame also had extra-base hits from Casal and Martino, and Smith added a stolen base.On the mound, John Hull pitched five innings, giving up three earned runs on seven hits while striking out two. Paul Smith tossed a clean final inning with one strikeout.Notre Dame finishes the game awaiting their next matchup as District XI action will continue.
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Softball Defeat Southern Lehigh to Move on to CL Semifinals
Girls Varsity Softball
Posted on 05/12/2025
Notre Dame softball shut out Southern Lehigh 5-0 on Saturday to punch their ticket to the Colonial League semifinals. The Crusaders got on the board in the second inning with a solo home run from Sydney Ryan. They broke the game open in the fifth, scoring four runs on four hits. Riley Palank delivered a clutch two-run double, followed by Addison Ryan’s two-run shot to center field.Emily Szczepanski was dominant in the circle, going the distance with a complete game shutout. She scattered six hits over seven innings, struck out two, and didn’t allow a walk.Notre Dame’s offense was led by Palank, who went 3-for-4 with two RBIs. Addison Ryan also drove in two, while Claire Ceraul, Sydney Ryan, Rachel Fisher, and Natalie Lilly each had multi-hit games as part of the Crusaders’ 13-hit performance.Next up, Notre Dame will face #1 seed Northwestern Lehigh in the semifinals on Tuesday at 6:30 PM at Pates Park.
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Boys Track Colonial League Championship Recap
Boys Varsity Track
Updated on 05/09/2025
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 hi
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Girls Track Colonial League Championship Recap
Girls Varsity Track
Posted on 05/09/2025
The Notre Dame Girls Track & Field team delivered a strong performance at the 2025 Colonial League Track & Field Championships.Notre Dame was dominant in the relays, winning both the 4x800 meter relay and the 4x400 meter relay to earn Colonial League Champion titles. The 4x800 team of Riley Boyle, Brenna Hammerstone, Ella Schweitzer, and Samantha Karwacki led off the meet with a gold medal performance. Later in the day, the 4x400 team of Emily Lessig, Savina Steele, Ella Schweitzer, and Brenna Hammerstone closed things out with a commanding win.In individual events, Savina Steele was outstanding, claiming the Colonial League Championship in the 400 meters (57.38) and finishing second in the 300 meter hurdles. In the high jump, Ella Schweitzer and Julianne Skibinski tied for second, and Violet Dewalt added a fifth-place finish.The throws were another strong area for the Crusaders. Evelyn Hersh earned Colonial League Champion status in both the shot put (34-02.75) and discus (118
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Baseball Edges Wilson
Boys Varsity Baseball
Posted on 05/09/2025
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.
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Baseball Holds Off Late Surge to Defeat North Schuylkill
Boys Varsity Baseball
Posted on 05/09/2025
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
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Ryan Powers Softball Past Wilson
Girls Varsity Softball
Posted on 05/09/2025
Notre Dame softball rolled to a 15–5 victory over Wilson on Wednesday, fueled by a huge day at the plate from Addison Ryan. Ryan drove in four runs on three hits, including a two-run home run to center field in the seventh. She also added RBI singles in the fifth and sixth innings.After falling behind early, the Crusaders roared back in the second inning, scoring five runs on five hits to take control of the game. Gabrielle Apgar drove in two runs with a ground out, setting the tone for the offense.The seventh inning saw another explosive outburst from Notre Dame, plating six runs on five hits. Makenna Deemer singled in a run, Natalie Lilly doubled home two, Riley Palank tripled to drive in another, and Ryan capped the rally with her second homer of the season.On the mound, Emily Szczepanski earned the win, allowing just one run on three hits over two innings while striking out two. Makenna Deemer provided solid relief, pitching three innings and giving up just two earned runs with two
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Behrens and Guet-Cruza Finish 3rd at PIAA District XI Doubles
Boys Varsity Tennis
Posted on 05/02/2025
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!
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Softball Battle to the End in Narrow Loss to Palisades
Girls Varsity Softball
Posted on 05/01/2025
The Notre Dame softball team dropped a hard-fought battle to the Palisades Pirates, 7-6, on Wednesday.After falling behind early, the Crusaders showed fight, narrowing the gap in the later innings. Emily Szczepanski drove in two runs and pitched 1.2 innings in the circle. Rachel Fisher provided a steady presence with two hits and 4.1 innings of relief. Kelsey Bedics contributed with two stolen bases, and the defense turned a timely double play.The Crusaders return home on Friday for Senior Day as they take on the Pen Argyl Green Knights. Come out and support our seniors in their final regular season home game!
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Behrens and Guet-Cruza Move On To District XI Tennis Doubles Semi-Finals
Boys Varsity Tennis
Posted on 05/01/2025
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!
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Baseball Defeats Palisades
Boys Varsity Baseball
Posted on 05/01/2025
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.
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