Five seniors sign with Division 1 programs
January 30, 2011 • By Mitch Laferriere
Filed under Sports
Five NDP seniors have signed national letters of intent to play Division 1 college sports – one for football, one for soccer, and three for baseball. On Feb. 3, college football programs across the nation began making preparations to integrate the newest members of their teams. On Feb. 2, a... Read more »
Saints to compete in new AIA division II
December 14, 2010 • Monica Turley
Filed under Sports
To save money on team travel time, high school teams will be competing not only by school size but by their geographic location under new AIA section placements announced in December. Although more cost effective, it is still undecided whether or not it is good for the students affected... Read more »
Foul Ball: the modern fan’s struggle with the world of sports
December 7, 2010 • By Tyler Daswick
Filed under Sports
As a fan, I love sports. Like, a lot. I love watching sports. I love playing sports. I love talking about sports. Sports rock, and there is no denying it. But even the man who has ESPN.com as his homepage is starting to struggle with accepting the current habits of professional athletics. Sports... Read more »
Cross country teams place in Top 10 at state
November 8, 2010 • By Monica Turley
Filed under Sports
Both the Boys’ and Girls’ Cross Country teams finished their seasons with regional wins on Oct. 30, advancing to state where the girls finished in the top 10 and the boys in the top 20. At state on Nov. 6, the girls finished 7th and the boys finished 16th. The girls team not only... Read more »
Female athletes form Build It! club
September 9, 2010 • By Monica Turley
Filed under Sports
Build It! - a new campus club for female athletes to gather and talk about the challenges they face as young competitors – is quickly becoming one of the largest clubs on campus. Build It! had around 40 members at its initial meeting when the current members needed more application forms to... Read more »
New athletic director plans to enhance program
August 18, 2010 • By Monica Turley, Sports Editor
Filed under Sports
New Athletic Director Monica Barrett said she does not plan to make major changes to the current program but hopes to bring more attention to the more unnoticed sports, such as swim and dive and cross country. Two months into her new position, she said she also plans to install stricter policies... Read more »
Girls’ Track wins state
May 19, 2010
Filed under Sports
Last year, the NDP Boy’s Track team ousted Higley by twelve points to win the 4A-II State Championship. But on May 15, 2010, it was the Lady Saints’ turn, winning first place overall above Desert Edge and Mingus. Freshman sensation Rachel Johns literally ran circles around the competition,... Read more »
With more on varsity, freshmen make their mark
May 19, 2010
Filed under Sports
Freshmen may be the “underdogs” on the NDP campus, being the youngest and newest kids in school, but the freshman Class of 2013 has shown its talents in the sports arena, which has resulted in many earning varsity letters. Athletic Director Mike Mahon agrees, “The freshman... Read more »
Saints garner 10 region, 6 state titles
May 18, 2010
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The Saints had another solid year in the 4A-II conference, winning six state and 10 regional titles total. This year’s seniors can be proud of the 23 banners won over the course of their four years. * Denotes state champs Fall Football The Varsity Football team fell short in the first... Read more »
Lacrosse teams gain strength in playoffs
May 6, 2010 • By Andrew Bills
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Lacrosse is a sport that is rapidly becoming more popular, both at Notre Dame and around the country. This year’s season has been one of great success and development for both the boys’ and girls’ teams. The Lady Saints have created somewhat of a dynasty, having greatly improved... Read more »
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