Softball Power Past Bangor
Girls Varsity Softball
Posted on 04/29/2025
The Notre Dame softball team earned a hard-fought 7-4 win over Bangor on Monday, led by a standout performance from Addison Ryan. Ryan delivered at the plate with two clutch hits, driving in four runs on a two-run home run in the first and a two-run double in the third to spark the Crusaders' offense.After Bangor briefly took a 4-2 lead in the second inning, the Crusaders responded quickly. In the bottom of the third, back-to-back doubles by Addison Ryan and Sydney Ryan put Notre Dame back in front, 5-4—a lead they would not surrender.Emily Szczepanski earned the win in the circle, going the distance while allowing four runs (two earned) on 13 hits. She struck out four and walked just one in the complete-game effort.Offensively, the Crusaders totaled 12 hits. Hannah Lilly set the tone from the leadoff spot, going 3-for-4. Rachel Fisher and Riley Palank also recorded multiple hits to help seal the win.Notre Dame will look to keep the momentum going as they hit the road to face Palisades
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Baseball Falls Just Short to Bangor
Boys Varsity Baseball
Posted on 04/29/2025
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
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Baseball Dominate Executive
Boys Varsity Baseball
Posted on 04/25/2025
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.
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Baseball Rally Past Salisbury
Boys Varsity Baseball
Posted on 04/24/2025
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.
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Softball Edges Salisbury Behind Ceraul’s Perfect Day
Girls Varsity Softball
Posted on 04/24/2025
The Notre Dame softball team earned a hard-fought 4-3 win over Salisbury on Wednesday, led by a perfect 3-for-3 performance from Claire Ceraul.Ceraul was unstoppable at the plate, collecting two doubles and a single, driving in a run in both the fourth and sixth innings. Her offense helped Notre Dame retake the lead in the fourth alongside Makenna Deemer, who also had an RBI single.After Salisbury tied the game in the fifth, Notre Dame responded immediately, taking a 3-2 lead on an RBI hit-by-pitch drawn by Addison Ryan.In the circle, Emily Szczepanski started strong, allowing just one run over three innings while striking out four. Makenna Deemer came on in relief to earn the win, striking out five over three and two-thirds innings, while Rachel Fisher secured the save.Riley Palank added to the Crusaders’ offense with a 2-for-3 day, and the team showed discipline at the plate, drawing five walks.The Crusaders return back in action tomorrow vs. Executive.
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Boys Track & Field Defeat Wilson
Boys Varsity Track
Posted on 04/23/2025
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 160
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Girls Track & Field Defeat Wilson
Girls Varsity Track
Posted on 04/23/2025
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 h
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Softball Battles But Falls Late Against Bethlehem Catholic
Girls Varsity Softball
Posted on 04/23/2025
The Notre Dame softball team put up a strong fight on Tuesday but ultimately fell to Bethlehem Catholic, 11-5. After trailing early, the Crusaders rallied in the fifth inning to tie the game. Emily Szczepanski sparked the comeback with an RBI single, followed by a clutch triple from Natalie Lilly that brought the score even.Despite their efforts, the Crusaders couldn’t hold off a late surge from Bethlehem Catholic. Rachel Fisher pitched 5.1 innings, striking out nine batters, while Natalie Lilly led the team with two RBIs. Addison Ryan had a solid day at the plate, going 2-for-3, and Hannah Lilly added two stolen bases to the Crusaders’ stat line.Notre Dame will look to regroup as they prepare to host Salisbury on Wednesday.
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Softball Power Past Liberty
Girls Varsity Softball
Posted on 04/17/2025
The Notre Dame softball team earned a solid 9-5 victory over Liberty on Thursday, thanks to a powerful offensive showing and a complete-game effort from pitcher Rachel Fisher.The scoring started early with Riley Palank blasting a home run to left field in the bottom of the first to put the Crusaders on the board. Notre Dame added two more in the fifth, sparked by Natalie Lilly’s solo shot to center.Notre Dame broke the game open in the sixth inning with four more runs. Addison Ryan crushed a two-run homer to center, and Emily Szczepanski delivered a clutch double, plating two more.Rachel Fisher earned the win, tossing seven innings while giving up 12 hits and five runs, striking out one and walking none.The Crusaders racked up 11 hits in total. Addison Ryan, Natalie Lilly, and Riley Palank each collected two hits, with Ryan leading the team with three RBIs and a 2-for-3 performance at the plate.Hannah Lilly also turned a double play defensively to back up Fisher's strong outing.The Cru
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Boys Tennis Rolls Past Palmerton
Boys Varsity Tennis
Posted on 04/17/2025
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.
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Baseball Fall Just Short in Loss to Pen Argyl
Boys Varsity Baseball
Posted on 04/17/2025
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.
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Softball Falls to Pen Argyl Despite Defensive Highlights
Girls Varsity Softball
Posted on 04/17/2025
Notre Dame softball was held scoreless in a 5-0 loss to Pen Argyl on Wednesday afternoon. While the Crusaders couldn’t get the bats going, their defense delivered impressive moments—including both a double play and a rare triple play in the same game.Rachel Fisher started in the circle, allowing three runs (two earned) on three hits over 1.1 innings. Emily Szczepanski came in for relief, pitching 4.2 innings and allowing just two runs on seven hits.Despite the loss, Notre Dame's defensive execution shone through, giving them momentum to build on. The Crusaders return to action at home on Thursday against Liberty.
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Strong Showing For Boys Tennis at the Colonial League Championship
Boys Varsity Tennis
Posted on 04/16/2025
The boys tennis team had a strong showing at the Colonial League Championship, with several players advancing through early rounds and delivering competitive performances.In #1 Singles, Nico Get Cruz competed well but was defeated in the quarterfinals by Lehighton’s Bayto Cokrlija, 8-2.In #2 Singles, Liam Behrens opened the tournament with a 6-3 victory over Jim Thorpe’s Evan Rosenbrook in the pigtail round. He then faced Moravian Academy’s Harry Vicic in the quarterfinals, who went on to win the championship. Liam put up a strong fight but came up short in that match.In #3 Singles, Hunter Skodocek had a great tournament. He defeated Palmerton’s Anderson Garcia 8-5 in the quarterfinals before falling to Moravian Academy’s Eric Sanchez Josa 8-0 in the semifinals earning a third-place finish.In #1 Doubles, Nico Braido and Kai’den Engle defeated Palisades’ William Zaleski and Layne Liberg 7-2 in the quarterfinals. They then competed in a hard-fought semifinal match, losing 8-5 to Southern
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Boys Track Defeated by Southern Lehigh Despite Strong Individual Efforts
Boys Varsity Track
Posted on 04/16/2025
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
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Girls Track Fall in Competitive Meet at Southern Lehigh
Girls Varsity Track
Posted on 04/16/2025
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 contribute
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Baseball Break Through Against Wilson
Boys Varsity Baseball
Posted on 04/15/2025
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.
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Softball Comes Up Short Against Wilson
Girls Varsity Softball
Posted on 04/15/2025
In a tightly contested matchup on Monday, the Notre Dame softball team came up just short in a 2-0 loss to Wilson. Both teams displayed dominant pitching performances, but a fifth-inning error proved to be the turning point.Rachel Fisher was a standout in the circle for the Crusaders, going the distance with seven innings pitched, allowing four hits, two unearned runs, and recording five strikeouts.Offensively, Claire Ceraul and Gabrielle Apgar provided the Crusaders' spark, each collecting a hit while batting back-to-back in the lineup. Wilson Area’s Kiera Hartzell-Ham earned the win, allowing just two hits over seven shutout innings. The Crusaders look to bounce back in their next matchup on Wednesday against Pen Argyl.
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Baseball Struggle Against Palmerton
Boys Varsity Baseball
Posted on 04/11/2025
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.
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Boys Varsity Baseball vs. Northwestern
Boys Varsity Baseball
Posted on 04/11/2025
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.
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Boys Tennis Fall Short to Lehighton
Boys Varsity Tennis
Posted on 04/11/2025
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
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