Irish silence Thunder for NCAA crown

By Bill Potrecz: BP Sports Niagara - May 23, 2024

Carter Kipp kept things simple on the mound for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish Thursday.

The 17-year-old, Grade 12 student is normally a corner infielder for the Ontario Royals but also helps out occasionally in the pitching department at the high school level.

Kipp tossed four shutout innings as the Irish blanked the Blessed Trinity Thunder 7-0 to capture the Niagara Catholic Athletic Association Zone 3 AAA boys baseball championship at George Taylor Field in St. Catharines.

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Notre Dame keeper signs with Gannon

By Bernie Puchalski: BP Sports Niagara - May 15, 2024

Anthony Di Gioia loves a challenge.

That character trait played a big role in why the Grade 12 student at Notre Dame committed to a partial scholarship at NCAA Division 2 Gannon University in Erie. Pa.

“Gannon has a big roster and they have two teams. As a goalie, it is a big thing for me to have four guys in front of me and who are going to start over me. I think that will push me to work hard and get better,” the 18-year-old Welland resident said Wednesday, prior to a signing ceremony at Notre Dame. 

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Congratulations Isabella Boom

We are so incredibly proud to announce that Isabella Boom won gold at the provincial skills competition! Next stop, Quebec city!

ND Catch the Spirit Award Winner!

A packed house at Brock University last night to celebrate the catch the spirit awards for Niagara Catholic! Very proud of our own Cassidy Heil who was chosen as Notre Dame‘s recipient!

Wall of fame rower had one regret

By Bernie Puchalski: BP Sports Niagara - May 6, 2024

Sunday’s Welland Sports Wall of Fame induction ceremony was a great day for 2024 inductee Lauren Aiello.

“I feel so honoured to be inducted along with such amazing athletes, builders and coaches. I am so amazed and so grateful to be a part of this wall,” the 29-year-old Welland native said. “It means everything. It is such an incredible experience. I have worked so hard in my sport and it is so wonderful to be recognized in this way in front of my family and friends. It doesn’t just feel like my award. There have been so many people and mentors in my life who have brought me here and they deserved to be recognized too.”

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