NDP Mythbusters: Explaining the new division
November 10, 2011 • By Tyler Daswick
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The new divisions for Notre Dame Prep athletics this year can be looked at two ways: you could be the storm cloud in the sky and moan about how the newly-found challenge is going to take away all of our previous success, or you could be a happy camper and take the optimistic approach. Either way, there... Read more »
Athletes find success after high school
May 24, 2011 • By Maddie Stevens and Katie Pflueger
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Since the first graduating class in 2005, Notre Dame has had multiple students drafted by the MLB and more than 87 athletes have continued on to play collegiate athletics. After graduating in 2005, Peter Bourjos was drafted by the Los Angeles Angels and played for their minor league team until he was... Read more »
Both Boys’ and Girls’ Lacrosse state champions
May 15, 2011 • by Alexis Dominguez
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This season both boys and girls lacrosse teams were able to win state championships. This year being the first time girls won state. The girls’ lacrosse team were 11-3 in the regular season and finished in 2nd place. They then advanced to semi-final play-off game and won 10-8 vs Mountain Pointe.... Read more »
Boys’ Tennis finishes season second in state
May 13, 2011 • By Alexis Dominguez
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Boys’ Tennis ended its 2010-2011 season winning the most games ever in both the season and post season. The team’s record is now 15-3, having finished runner-up to Arcadia in state and in the region. Tennis coach Oscar Varela said, “We will be in a tougher region next year with no... Read more »
Track season in full swing
April 13, 2011 • By Mitch Laferriere
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The Notre Dame Track season is in full swing, as the Saints recently competed at an April 2 meet and walked away with a first-place finish by the boys and a third-place finish by the short-handed girls. First place performances were turned in by Braxton Brutsche(Triple Jump), Brian Canavan (400m), Mike... Read more »
Soccer, basketball, wrestling athletes honored
March 23, 2011 • By Alex Washburn
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As the winter sports season came to an end, each team celebrated its accomplishments with a banquet, and athletes were acknowledged for their accomplishments and improvements throughout the season. Here is a summary of each event. Boys’ Soccer The Boys’ Varsity Soccer team won the state title... Read more »
State Hockey champs ‘most looked at’ during Nationals
March 9, 2011 • By Sylvio Martins
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After winning the Arizona state title, the Saints Varsity Hockey team advanced to the quarterfinals at the USA Hockey High School National Championships March 23 to 27 in Chicago. The Saints defeated their three opponents in the first three days of competition: St. Joe from Indiana, Cypress Bay... Read more »
Girls’ Soccer finishes second in state
March 3, 2011
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No. 1-ranked Girls’ Varsity Soccer lost the Class 4A- II championship match 1-0 on a penalty kick to Flagstaff Feb. 11 at Gilbert Campo Verde High. Coaches questioned the foul called on freshman Rachel Jones as referees hesitated on the call, but they let their decision stand, resulting in... Read more »
Boys’ Soccer wins state championship
March 1, 2011
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The boys’ soccer team took the field at Campo Verde on Friday, Feb. 11 with the intention of bringing home the “hardware” from the state championship; they succeeded. From the beginning whistle to the end, the Saints (20-1) dominated Buckeye Verrano (20-2-1) and won with the final score... Read more »
JV and Varsity Cheer
February 17, 2011 • By Jordan White
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This season of NDP Cheer has been a roller coaster for both teams. Sweet, tears and smiles have all been a part of this emotional season of cheer. The Junior Varsity Team‘s coach Zach Prince became ill and because of that the team could not compete at all this season. “We hope Zach gets better and... Read more »
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