Ireton sweeps by Cadets in 3 to move to 4-2 in WCAC Volleyball

Senior Emileigh Rettig is one a many seniors leading Ireton to their best start in 7 years.

Bishop Ireton continued its strong performance in conference play with a 3-game win over visiting St John’s College High School Wednesday in Fr. Godley Gym. 25-22. 25-20, 25-19.

With the win, the Cardinals advanced to 10-3 overall and moved into second place in the WCAC at 4-2, trailing first place Holy Cross. “We had a lot of good “out of system” plays,” said Ireton coach Kathy Gutmann. “I think that caught St Johns somewhat off guard.”

The team was led by Stephanie Cabrera and Emileigh Rettig. Together the pair contributed 37 assists for the redbirds as well as 31 kills. The home team was once again effective from the service line with Rettig serving 5 aces while senior Kristen Becht and Rachel Coe eached added a pair of unreturned serves.

Ireton’s defense was steady once again, as Rettig and Stephanie Cabrera were credited with a combined 33 digs and Becht and Ashley Cabrera each had 13 more. “We played hard and didn’t let down. We had a lot of good plays and had them surprised a number of times.” said Gutmann of the squad’s 4th win in the WCAC.

By the third game, the Cardinals had the momentum rolling in their favor and ended the final contest on a 15-4 run to put the match in the record book. Bishop Ireton returned to Fredericksburg Christian Academy Thursday for a best of 5 match. Ireton won FCA’s Tune Up tourney earlier this year.