Seniors Emileigh Rettig, an outside hitter, and libero Kristin Becht were recognized this month by different sports groups. The Cardinal volleyball players have posted stellar performances in this season and are among the leaders statiscally in the WCAC and in the metro DC area, according to the Washington Post’s list of statistical performers.
Rettig, among the leaders in the both the Washington Post in kills and digs was recognized by the Alexandria Sportsman’s Club as their athlete of the month for September. Her 167 kills is third in the Washington DC area and good for second in the WCAC as well. The Club’s awardee is also ranked 7th in the Post in digs with a 183.
Digs is the category that Ireton’s other awardee, libero Kristin Becht, excels. Virginia MaxPreps selected the Springfield, Virginia native as their player of the month for her work on the defensive side of the net. Becht is the Washington Post’s number 2 ranked player with 226 digs on the season. That total is enough to lead the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference, Rettig’s 183 is good for second best in the Catholic league. Coincidentally, classmate Ashley Cabrera rounds out the WCAC’s top three players for digs as she has 135.