Late Goals Sink Cardinals in Field Hockey, 2-0

2012 Field Hockey team competes in the WCAC for the first time this season.

St John’s first year coach Katie Grant asked, “Are they only a second year program?” after her Cadets tallied a pair of late goals to overcome Bishop Ireton 2-0 on Fannon Field Monday in WCAC field hockey. “It was a very competitive, good field hockey game. We were fortunate on the goals by Egan and Wright, the Ireton girls played a great game, particularly considering it is only the second season for them. They are a very athletic group.”

It was a closely played game, with defenses turning back the attacks in to the opponents arc. “We had five opportunities inside the arc and didn’t get a goal.” lamented Ireton’s head coach, Erin Simons. “That was the difference. When we work the ball into that position, we need to come away with some goals.”

Indeed it was the Cadets that finally found the touch with under 20 minutes remaining, following a scoreless first half, one that both goalkeepers played well. Once the Cadets broke the ice, they found new life and pressed the redbirds until they put the insurance goal on the board.

“We will play better when we see them next week,” suggested Simons following the contest. Whether the Ireton skipper will be there remains in question as she rapidly approaches the birth of her second son. Junior varsity coach Betty Sixsmith is set to replace Simons when the “big day” arrives. For the team, the Cardinals hit the road, headed to Leonardtown for a 6:15pm date with the St Mary’s Ryken Knights on Wednesday, Sept 19th, looking for their first WCAC win after falling to 0-2 in league play, 1-5 overall.