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Girls Basketball: Notre Dame beats Attica 44-23

By Staff Writer
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Notre Dame beat Attica in Girls Basketball on Thursday 44-23.

The Lady Irish improved to 8-4

The Irish were led by Sofia Falleti, who scored 18 points and had 9 rebounds. Shirley Thompson pitched in 8 points and 6 rebounds. Clairissa Milliman and Penny Jo Thompson had 6 points each.

Photos by Pete Welker

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Girls Basketball: Notre Dame beats Kendall 53-33

By Staff Writer

Notre Dame improved to 7-4 on Tuesday with a 53-33 win over Kendall in Girls Basketball.

Sofia Falleti led the Irish with a 30-point and 15-rebound double-double while adding four steals. Also contributing was Shirley Thompson with 9 points and 7 rebounds and Lucia Fiorentino with 4 points, 8 rebounds, and 4 steals. 

“This was a good bounce-back game for us. Everyone contributed both on offense and defense tonight. The team really worked well against a solid Kendall defense,” said Coach Vinny Falleti

Girls Basketball: Byron-Bergen beats Notre Dame 58-55

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Byron Bergen beat Notre Dame in Girls Basketball on Saturday 58-55.

For the Bees, Janessa Amesbury scored 22 points. Olivia Senf, who missed the previous five games with an ankle injury, scored 12, and Riley Shallenberger scored 10.

For the Irish, Sofia Falletti scored 19, and Shirley Thompson scored 11. Both girls had eight rebounds. Gianna Falleti scored seven and Lucia Fiorentino scored six with 11 rebounds.

"Nice quality win for us tonight against a very good and young ND team," said Byron-Bergen Coach Rick Krzewinski. "We did a nice job on Sofia Falletti in the first half as she scored six but added 13 in the second half. Eight grader Shirley Thompson scored 8 of her 11 points in the first half. You are going to hear a lot about her in the years to come."

Byron-Bergen is now 8-1. Notre Dame is 6-4.

Photos by Jennifer Diquattro.

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Boys Basketball: Notre Dame gets 70-52 win over Bees

By Staff Writer
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After playing even with Byron-Bergen through the first two quarters in Boys Basketball on Thursday, Notre Dame pulled away in the third for a 70-52 win.

Chase Antinore scored 35 points for the Irish. TJ Cephus scored 14 and Aiden Bellavia scored 13.

For the Bees, Cody Carlson scored 30 points.

Photos by Jennifer DiQuattro.

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Notre Dame Byron Bergen Basketball
Notre Dame Byron Bergen Basketball

Girls Basketball: 21-point first quarter propels Elba to Rotary championship

By Staff Writer
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Three decades after the program's last appearance in the Batavia Rotary Club Girls Basketball Tournament, the Elba Lancers are the tournament's new champions.

The Lancers beat the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 55-44 at GCC on Thursday.

Elba outscored Notre Dame 21 to six in the first quarter and never looked back.

Sydney Reilly scored 27 points for Elba.  She was the only player on the team to score in double digits. Brea Smith scored seven, and Lydia Ross scored six.

For the Irish, Sofia Falleti scored 28 points and was also the only player on her team to score in double digits. Gianna Falleti and Shirley Thompson each scored five.

Photos by Debra Reilly.

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rotary tournament elba notre dame
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rotary tournament elba notre dame

Girls Basketball: Notre Dame beats defending champs Cal-Mum in first round of Rotary Tournament

By Staff Writer
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Notre Dame knocked off the defending champs in the first game of the Batavia Rotary Club Girls Basketball Tournament at GCC on Tuesday.

The Irish (6-2) topped Cal-Mum 54-46.

ND is riding a three-game win streak going into the final on Thursday against Elba.

After trailing 15-0 in the first quarter, the Irish rallied to take the lead in the fourth quarter.

Sofia Falleti led the Irish with a team-high 19 points and five rebounds. Lucia Fiorentino had 10 points and eight rebounds. Also contributing were Shirley Thompson with nine points, Clairissa Milliman with six points, Gianna Falleti and Emma Fitch with four each.

“What a comeback! From being down by 15, we had to get in our rhythm and fight back point by point," said Coach Vinny Falleti. "Our defense was key tonight against a talented, veteran Cal-Mum team, which is very well coached. We have such a young team with no seniors, and our objective is  always to compete. Amazing effort. I am so proud of our Lady Irish."

Photos by Pete Welker.

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Girls Basketball: Everybody scores in Notre Dame win

By Howard B. Owens
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Notre Dame improved to 5-2 Saturday afternoon in Girls Basketball with a 63-22 win over Wheatland Chili at home. 

Every Irish player contributed for a balanced win. 

Leading ND were the Falleti sisters, Sofia and Gianna, with 12 points each. Also contributing were Lucia Fiorentin with 11 points, Emma Fitch, 7, Riley Yunker, 7, Shirley Thompson, 6, Clairissa Milliman, 4, and Penny Jo Thompson, 4.

“Back-to-back games are very difficult, and I was happy that the girls could come out and have everyone contribute both on offense and defense,” said Coach Vinny Falleti.

Photos by Pete Welker.

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Girls Basketball: Notre Dame ends undefeated run by Lyons

By Staff Writer
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Notre Dame, now 4-2, beat the previously undefeated Lyons in Girls Basketball on Friday 69-63.

The Irish were led by sophomore Sofia Falleti, who scored a career-high 33 points and grabbed nine rebounds. She hit five three-pointers.

Gianna Falleti also contributed 11 points and three steals. 

Shirley Thompson, eighth grade, added 10 points and six rebounds.

For Lyons, Carmella Parker scored 19 points, Janiyah Bell 17, and Jayla Bell 16.\

“Our team played a phenomenal game against a talented and undefeated Class B school on our home court," said Coach Vinny Falleti. "This was a tremendous effort from our whole team tonight to take this win.”

Hometown rivals are set to assist the Michael Napoleone Memorial Foundation in Hoops for Hope

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Press Release:

A full slate of both girls and boys basketball is scheduled for February 8 and we hope to see you there. Batavia High School will take on the Notre Dame Irish for a full day of both JV and Varsity girls and boys basketball. All proceeds from this event will benefit the Michael Napoleone Memorial Foundation.

Game times are to be determined and will be played at both Batavia High School and Genesee Community College.

Admission will be Adults $5 & Students $2, Children 5 & under -free!

There will be a 50/50 raffle at each game.

The Foundation will be running concessions and are looking for donations of soda, water, pizza, candy and chips! Monetary donations are also gratefully accepted. All donations assist our fundraising efforts!

The Foundation will also be looking for volunteers during the games to assist with raffles and concessions. Students will be awarded community service hours if volunteering.

Please call Laurie for any donations, volunteering, or questions at 585-409-3275.

The Michael Napoleone Memorial Foundation was established in 2007 in memory of Michael Napoleone who died at the age of 8 of Burkitts Lymphoma, a form of pediatric cancer. Since its start, the Foundation has given over $750,000 to families facing the challenges of a pediatric cancer diagnosis. They have donated over $75,000 to Youth programs from their grant funding, and supported research in the amount of $95,000. They also donated $50,000 to Golisano Children's Hospital and recently just completed their  $25,000 gift  to United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia.

The Foundation depends solely on volunteers and less than 3% of monies raised are applied to administrative costs.

Come out and watch your hometown teams and support a great cause!

Alexander tops Notre Dame 58-50 in small school Lions tournament

By Steve Ognibene
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Alexander wins small school Lions Tournament at GCC.  Photo by Steve Ognibene

Alexander won the Pete Arras crown in the small school division at GCC on Monday night, beating Notre Dame 58-50. 

The Trojans led at the half 24-16, but the Fighting Irish pulled even three times in the fourth quarter. Alexander hits some key baskets in the final three minutes to seal the victory.

Kingston Woods was selected tournament MVP. 

When Notre Dame challenged in the second half, Alexander coach Justin Smith remained confident in his team.

"Our second half is normally our worst, to be honest, but I felt that they were going to get on a run, and I knew that we just had to settle down," Smith said. "Our offense was going to be there. We just had to be more disciplined on defense. Once we did that, I knew the game would swing our way."

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Girls Basketball: O-A tops Notre Dame 51-48

By Staff Writer
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Oakfield-Alabama beat Notre Dame in Girls basketball on Monday 51-48.

Sofia Falleti scored 18 points for the Irish. Gianna Falleti scored nine and Lucia Fiorentino scored seven ad had nine rebounds.

There were no stats submitted for O-A.

Photos by Pete Welker.

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Notre Dame picks up 66-61 win in first round of Lions tournament

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Notre Dame beat Eugenio Maria de Hostas 66-61 in the small school division of the Peter Arras Memorial Basketball Tournament at Genesee Community College on Friday.

Makyell Walker scored 29 points for the Fighting Irish. Aiden Bellevia scored 12, and TJ Cephus and Evan Fitzpatrick scored eight each.

Seth Peterson scored 22 points for EMH.

Photos by Jennifer DiQuattro.

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Girls Basketball: Elba tops Notre Dame

By Staff Writer

 

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Elba beat Notre Dame on Thursday in Girls Basketball, 55-44.

For Elba, Sydney Reilly scored 16 points. Lydia Ross scored 12 points. Maddie Hall scored nine, and Mariah Ognibene and Brea Smith each scored eight.

For the Irish, Gianna Falleti scored 13, and Shirley Thompson scored 10, and Sofia Falleti scored 10.

Photos by Debra Reilly.

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Girls Basketball: Notre Dame beats Pavilion 44-33

By Staff Writer
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The Notre Dame Lady Irish picked up the team's second win of the season on Tuesday, beating Pavilion 44-33.

Sofia Falleti scored 22 points and nine rebounds. Shirley Thompson scored 10 points, and Gianna Falleti scored 5 points. 

Photos by Pete Welker.

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Girls Basketball: Notre Dame opens season on road with 58-34 win over Lyondville

By Howard B. Owens

Notre Dame, on the road for its season opener, beat Lyondville in Girls Basketball on Friday night, 58-34.

Sofia Falleti scored 22 points, grabbed 10 rebounds and seven steals.

Gianna Falleti had 12 points and five steals, Lucia Fiorentino had 11 points, and Clairissa Milliman had six points.

“We came out tonight ready to get this season started," said Coach Vinny Falleti. "These girls were ready to play. We have a very young team this year, and I was excited to see how cohesive and energized they play."

Lady Irish basketball hosts 3rd annual Golisano Toy Drive, fundraiser game December 12

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Press Release:

The Lady Irish Basketball Program is hosting its 3rd Annual Golisano Toy Drive to benefit the children who are in the hospital and cannot be home for the holidays. 

The toy drive will conclude with the Notre Dame vs. Oakfield game at ND on December 12. At this game, there will be basket raffles, 50/50s as well as toy donations to contribute to the children in need. 

Anyone from the community who would like to donate can do so at the ND Main Office during regular school hours.

Notre Dame's cross country team wins milestone title

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Notre Dame won its 100th sectional block on Saturday with a Cross Country championship at Letchworth State Park.

The team received an escort through the city of Batavia by City of Batavia Fire Department.

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Trojans top Fighting Irish on 49-6

By Staff Writer

Alexander beat Notre Dame in football on Saturday at Van Detta Stadium, 49-6.

The Trojans rushed for 355 yards. 

Kingston Woods ran for 118 yards and scored three touchdowns. Damien Hale ran for 100 yards and a TD on 10 carries. Sean Pietrzkowski and Tyler Caldwell also scored rushing touchdowns.

Back Brody Heckman ran an interception back 32 yards for a score in the third Quarter.  

Melissa Sawyer was 3-4 on point after attempts.

Sean Pietrzkowski led the Trojans' defense with eight total tackles, two for loss, and one sack.

Duke Snyder had four tackles and sacks, along with an interception. Damien Hale recorded three tackles and an interception for the Trojans. Jacob Smith, Micah Pulliam and Dylan Pohl all recorded sacks.

No stats were submitted for Notre Dame.

The Trojans are now 7-1 on the season and will host Attica in the first round of sectionals Friday night.

Friday Night Football: Aggies defeat Notre Dame/BB 33-7

By Howard B. Owens
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Oakfield-Alabama/Elba bounced back from last week's tough loss to defeat Notre Dame/Byron Bergen on Friday, 33-7.

The Aggies amassed 589 yards in total offense.

For OAE:

  • RB/LB Avery Watterson - 22 Carries, 181 Yards, 3 TDs, 10 Total Tackles,  2 TFLs
  • RB Jack Cianfrini -  318 All-Purpose Yards - 15 Carries, 236 Rushing Yards, 2 TDs, 3 Receptions 82 Yards, 1 2-pt Conversion Reception
  • TE/DE Aedyn Groth - 36-yard reception, 3 Tackles, 2 TFLs
  • QB Brayden Jachimowicz - 9/13 Passing, 110 Passing Yards

Notre Dame/BB:

  • WR Tristan Cephus - 36-Yard TD Reception from Senior QB Jeremiah Romero

"After last Friday's game, the message to our team this week has been about getting back to basics and re-setting our program standard," Coach Tyler Winters said. "We felt the boys had a phenomenal week of practice answering that challenge, so it was nice to see them come out tonight and finish a week of execution like we know they are capable of.  We will enjoy the win and look to grow from it as we prepare for the next challenge that our Class D schedule presents us with."

Also on Friday:

Batavia beat Arcadia 34-0. Bronx Bucholz was 11-14 passing for 159 yards and one TD. He rushed for 119 yards on 14 attempts and scored twice on the ground. Zailen Griffen gained 88 yards rushing on 10 carries. He scored two TDs. Nolan Ball scored at TD, gaining 20 yards on three attempts. Lakoda Mruczek had five tackles and two interceptions. Brock Bigsby had 7.5 tackles. 

Letchworth/Warsaw/Perry beat Le Roy/Cal-Mum 25-21. Jack Egeling gained 65 yards on 14 carries and had a kickoff return of 80 yards for a TD. Brady McClurg was 5-11 passing for 56 yards. Xavier Bown had seven tackles and an interception.

Story: Alexander sustains first loss of season to high-scoring Avon

Photos by Debra Reilly.

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O-A beats ND in volleyball

By Staff Writer

Oakfield-Alabama beat Notre Dame in volleyball on Wednesday in a five-set game.

Scoring:

  • Set 1: OA-26     ND-24
  • Set 2: OA-25     ND-14
  • Set 3: OA-24     ND-26
  • Set 4: OA-17     ND-25
  • Set 5: OA-15     ND-12

OA stats:

  • Junior, Libero, Cali Cramer - 41 digs!!!
  • Junior, Opposite Hitter, Ava Caton - 31 digs!!!
  • Senior, Setter, Jessica Sosnowski - 40 assists, 3 kills, 11 digs
  • Senior, Middle Hitter, Ryleigh Kirkum - 8 aces, 6 kills, 10 digs
  • Junior, Outside Hitter, Kendall Newbould - 9 kills, 9 digs
  • Senior, Outside Hitter, Cara Williams - 29 digs, 6 kills
  • Sophomore, Middle Hitter, Allie Williams - 8 kills, 5 blocks, 3 aces, 5 digs

ND stats:

  • CJ Campagna - 9 kills, 5 blocks
  • Lylli Miller - 11 kills, 15 assists
  • Lucia Fiorentino - 3 kills, 3 aces, 4 assists

 

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