The Notre Dame Fighting Irish girls basketball team got a rousing send off from the junior and senior classes of Notre Dame High School during a pep rally Thursday.
The girls begin play in the Class D state tournament final four on Saturday at Hudson Valley Community College.
Athletic Director Mike Rapone said the school and the community are proud of what the girls have done and he said he's sure the players will represent Notre Dame well in the tournament.
Head Coach Dave Pero said he's proud of his players and that they're ready for the challenge of the final four.