Fall Sports Preview

The Catasauqua High School football team had a record of 4-6 last year.

Key returning players include Tyler Limandri, Chase Kratochvil, Aiden Reilly, Robert Marte, Evan Delong, Shane Bortz and Omar Pacheco. 

“I’m looking forward to the new season,” said Jessie Reed. 

The team faces Notre Dame on the road on Sept. 24.

-Alex Ying

The Catasauqua boys soccer finished 6-11-1 for the 2025-2026 season that included key wins against Salisbury and a win against Notre Dame East Stroudsburg on Senior Night. 

Some key players returning this season include Randy Salcedo, Alexander Strohl and Liam McGinley. 

Mason Cislak is excited for what is to come.

“I have big hopes for the season,” said Cieslak. “I really think we can make it to districts this year.” 

The Rough Riders’ season has already kicked off but some important games coming up are against Saucon Valley and Northern Lehigh.

-Rowan Metzgar

The Catasauqua Girls Field Hockey team is hoping to bounce back from a challenging 2025-2026 season. 

Some key players returning for this season are Elizabeth Bass, Ava Wetzel and Kamryn Pushkar. New players to look out for on the field are Ava Snyder and Cecilia Detzil. 

“I’m really excited for the season,” said Bass. “The team has put in a lot of work and I also hope I can get my 500th save this season.” 

Some upcoming games for the Rough Riders include Palisades and Bangor.

-Rowan Metzgar

The Rough Riders returned several key players, including Ana Rodriguez and Jessica Mankins, including freshman Julia Salloum.

“I’m looking forward to beating new teams that we haven’t gone up against,” Salloum said.

The team will face Dieruff on senior night and will also compete against Salisbury and Northwestern, to name a few.

-Alex Ying

The Catasauqua Cross Country team dusted off their shoes and hit the pavement for the 2026 season.

Some runners to look out for are Anna Rodrigues-Ramos,  Liam McGinley, Uyen Ly and Cassius Estronza. Freshman Ava Snyder joins the ranks, as well. 

“I hope to really improve my time this year,” said sophomore Charlie Piervallo. 

The Rough Riders only have one home meet throughout the season that will take place on Sept. 29 at 4PM.

-Rowan Metzgar

The Catasauqua Rough Riders volleyball squad is bringing a lot of passion and excitement to the court for the 2026-27 season. 

The Rough Riders will be led by their senior class: Kylie Scherer, Lydia Broderick and Kira Kiel. Upcoming matches include Palmerton and Southern Lehigh.

-Jesse Reed