The Cardinals (2-8, 0-5) fell to DeMatha (7-0, 4-0) on Tuesday, 84-34, despite Jeremy Guillaud putting a career-high 11 points on the scoreboard. Bishop Ireton rallied after a slow start, scoring a game-best 14 points during the second quarter, but the Cardinals trailed 35-19 by the half.
Guillaud was a tough inside for the undersized Cardinals, making 80% (4-for-5) of shots attempted while also sinking 75% (3-for-4) of free throws attempted. Also chipping in for the Cardinals were Nick Schmelzer (11 points, 1 rebound), Darius Hines (4 points, 3 rebounds, 1 steal), Chase Hill (3 points), Jamie Pasha (7 points, 3 rebounds, 1 steal), Quintin Gilchrest (2 points, 1 rebound, 1 steal) and Michael Everett (2 points, 3 rebounds).
12 Stags scored for the WCAC’s first-place squad, Markelle Fultz, the team’s leading scorer, had a game-high 15, while Thomas Bruce scored 12, DJ Harvey had 10, and Kellon Taylor also added 10. DeMatha outscored the home team 49-15 in the second half to race away to the lopsided win.
The Cardinals finished the game with 27 rebounds (12 offensive/15 defensive) and three steals.
Bishop Ireton heads to the Governor’s Challenge in Salisbury, Maryland, beginning on December 27th, with Sussex Tech at 4:15, and is slated for the 29th and 30th. The Cardinals will be returning to WCAC action on Friday, January 2d when the club heads to St. John’s for Friday night 7:30 tip off.
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