Bishop Ireton had a busy first week of school, playing a pair of non conference opponents in Godley Gym.
The Cardinals opened the season with an impressive 3-0 win over Trinity Episcopal School of Richmond Tuesday. Led by Stephanie Cabrera, the attackers were busy in the sweep. The opening game was thriller with Ireton pulling away for a 25-21 victory. Games two and three were more dominating performance by the home team who rolled to 25-11 and 25-14 wins to seal the first match of the year.
Maryland School for the Deaf called on Bishop Ireton Thursday in what has become a traditional early season matchup. MSD plays the Cardinals tough year in and year out, this was no exception.
In contest matching strong hitters on both sides of the net, it was the Orioles who prevailed 3-0 to improve to 2-0 on the year. Ireton fell 23-18 in game one, rallied in the second from a 20-1o deficit before falling 25-23 in game 2, and were swept in the third, again by a 25-18 count.
Both squads attacked aggressively but the Cardinals had as many as six unsuccessful serves during the evening, complicating their efforts against a skilled squad from Frederick, Maryland, who made few unforced errors.
Coach Kathy Gutmann’s squad regroups over the Labor Day weekend and opens WCAC play on Wednesday as the home stand continues, hosting perennial power, Good Counsel. Action begins at 4:30 with JV action and varsity is set for 6pm.
The freshmen Cardinals opened their season with a 2-0 win over JEB Stuart at Godley Gym, while the JV improved to 2-0 with a pair of wins over Trinity Episcopal and MSD.
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