The Men and Women’s Swim and Dive teams defeated the Hawks of Hayfield Secondary with a combined score 226-111.
This rare and out of conference match up showcased Ireton’s divers sweeping top finishes with Michael Curry, Stephanie Frazier, and Emma Petersen.
In relay action, the Cardinals took 5 of 6 relays (200 Medley, 200/400 Free) 1st places, with the Hawks lone win a photo in finish victory. However, the Cardinals’ depth mitigated that win taking 2nd and 3rd place finishes among the relays featured rising talent in Jimmy Grant, Kevin Abbed, Carl Smearman, Dylan Louison, Sam Price, and Michael Morrison on the men’s side. For the women, it was Eileen Louison, Maddie Sanasack, Catherine Kennedy, and Charlie Buising pacing the Ireton relay team.
Climbing the individual ranks and in National/State qualifying times include Virginia Bieneke (200/100Free) to complimenting 1st place finishes by Kelly Palmer (200/500Free), Emi Quinn (200IM/100Breast), Ann Fracasso (100 Fly), Kevin Grant/Clara Boggs (100 Free) and Hayley Snell (100Back).
Next up for Swim & Dive Team is the Northern Virginia Catholic Regional Meet this Saturday January 5th at the GMU Freedom Center in Manassas, VA.