The Bishop Ireton Lady Cardinals and Coach Mike Hutton traveled to Leonardtown to face the Lady Knights of St Marys Ryken on Tuesday, Jan. 19. Coach Hutton knew he was in for a tough battle. After starting the season 7-1 out of conference, the team had gone 0-7 in the WCAC.
The Lady Knights jumped out to a 22-2 lead ending the first quarter and never looked back,
winning 81-83 behind a swarming full court press and great point guard leadership from the Papa John’s Player of the Game, Kathleen McCormick (22 points).
Coach Tara Everly has a very disciplined and fast team that should be very tough for a few years with only one graduating senior. (Sarah Combs-7 points) Bryanna Robinson added 18 points and Myla Somerville had 15 points.
Sarah Baldwin was named Player of the Game for Ireton with 13 points.
The game was broadcast on Baynet Radio. On Jan. 20, Baynet Radio broadcast the Lackey at Leonardtown (Boys) live from The Birdcage in Leonardtown at 7 p.m. The next BNR broadcast will be Friday, Jan. 22 pitting Great Mills boys against rival Patuxent. Then next Tuesday Jan. 26 BNR will broadcast McNamara against Ryken boys at 7 p.m.