Simon Kenton coach Jeff Stowers couldn’t tell you why his team struggles at Notre Dame. The defending girls Eighth Region champion Pioneers nevertheless survived their latest trip to Park Hiils – their third fewest point total was enough for Tuesday’s 45-36 win behind Brynli Pernell’s 13 points and Anna Kelch’s 11. “It’s always tough for […]
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‘Connected’ Pandas knock off Campbell County behind Holtzapfel’s 19 points
Notre Dame assistant basketball coach Marty Rankin needed just one word Friday to describe what the Pandas did to visiting Campbell County. Connected. Notre Dame connected early and often. Especially junior Emma Holtzapfel – her 19 points led a 54-39 win. “It’s five girls connected, that’s what we have to be every time,” Rankin said. “And when we’re […]
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Buddenberg’s 31 points leads Dixie past Notre Dame
It might have been Catherine Buddenberg’s defense. It may have been the assists. Or it could’ve been her scoring from near and far. What was certain Friday, Dixie Heights’ senior guard’s 31 points were the main reason the Colonels knocked off Notre Dame, 68-55. Buddenberg said playing defense was most satisfying. “I can have games […]
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Wednesday NKY prep hoops roundup: Notre Dame bounces back with convincing win
The Notre Dame Academy basketball team quickly put behind the Tuesday loss to Campbell County with a convincing 60-20 win over the Boone County Rebels. Notre Dame shot 48% from the field and outrebounded Boone County, 39-17 in the win. Sarah Young and Kendra Collins led the Pandas, scoring 12 points each with Emma Holtzapfel […]
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Notre Dame’s defensive adjustments lead to victory over Dixie
After taking a 17-16 lead going into the second quarter, the Notre Dame Pandas began to ramp up their defensive intensity. This culminated in a dominating second quarter in which they outscored Dixie 21-9. The Pandas rode this momentum to a 62-52 victory Wednesday night. “We focus on defense. That’s our M.O. If we focus […]
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Tuesday NKY prep hoops roundup: Notre Dame takes down Conner for second time in four days
Notre Dame and Conner faced off for the second time in four days. It came by a wider margin than the Friday meeting, the Pandas winning again 51-43 on the road with balanced scoring. Ryan Burden led the way with 11 points and Sophia Gibson had a near double-double with 10 points and eight rebounds. […]
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Weekend NKY prep hoops roundup: Notre Dame picks up big road win to conclude week
Notre Dame took on Montgomery County across the road at Covington Catholic on Saturday and came out with a convincing 61-39 win. Notre Dame dominated the boards, 34-18 including a 22-7 on defensive rebounds and distributed the ball better with 17 assists to two for Montgomery County. Kate Resing led the Pandas with nine rebounds […]
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Girls 35th District Preview: Notre Dame, Holy Cross could once again have big battles for crown
The rival Notre Dame Pandas and Holy Cross Indians had two big battles last year, splitting them. Holy Cross ended a nine-game losing streak in the series with a 37-29 win during the regular season. Notre Dame responded to win its fifth straight district championship, edging Holy Cross, 53-49 in the championship game. The two […]
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Notre Dame uses size, length to knock off St. Henry in 9th Region Quarterfinals
No one doubted the Notre Dame Pandas had the size advantage in the Ninth Region Quarterfinal battle against the St. Henry Crusaders on Sunday at Truist Arena. St. Henry (18-13) tried to slow the pace down taking good shots in order to have a chance at the win. It worked for a half before Notre […]
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9th Region, 35th District girls hoops preview: Holy Cross, Notre Dame expect to battle for crown
Here is our pre-season preview of the 9th Region, 35th District girls basketball teams: Notre Dame Pandas The Notre Dame Pandas have won four consecutive district championships since Kes Murphy took the job in 2018, after leading Holy Cross to the 2015 state championship. Last year, the Pandas had their eyes on a regional title […]
