Bishop Ireton Basketball – Your Guide to the Season

Welcome to the Bishop Ireton Basketball blog! Here we’ll be posting all the latest news and information on the team, as well as providing a guide to the season.

Make sure to check back often for updates!

Introduction

The Bishop Ireton Cardinals basketball team is off to another great season! Here is your guide to the season, featuring information on the team’s schedule, standings, and more.

Team Roster

The 2019-2020 Ireton Cardinals Basketball team consists of 14 student athletes. The team is coached by John Thompson III who is in his first year as Head Coach of the Cardinals.

##Name
Grade
Position
Height

Mikayla Holder
12th
Guard
5’8″
Aaliyah Huband
11th
Forward/Center
6’1″
Amber Johnson
12th
Guard 5’4″
Andi Kenney
9th

Guard/Forward

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Schedule

The schedule for the season is as follows:

November:
2 – Preseason scrimmage vs. Loudoun Valley (away)
5 – season opener vs. Steward (away)
9 – home opener vs. Seton (home)
12 – rivalry game vs. Paul VI (away)
16 – non-conference game vs. Bishop McNamara (home)
20 – holiday tournament TBD
26 – holiday tournament TBD
30 – holiday tournament TBD

December:
3 – conference game vs. O’Connell (home)
7 – conference game vs. Gonzaga (away)
10 – local rival game vs. WASHINGTON-LEE (home)
14 – conference game vs. Carroll (away)
17 – conference game vs. Bishop O’Connell (home)
21-22 – holiday tournament TBD
28-29-30 – Alhambra Catholic Invitational Tournament in Cumberland, MD

Game Results

The Bishop Ireton Cardinals boys basketball team is off to a hot start this season. As of December 18th, they are 4-0 in conference play and 6-1 overall. Here are the results of their recent games:

-November 30th: Bishop Ireton 78, O’Connell 47
-December 2nd: Bishop Ireton 67, St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes 56
-December 7th: Bishop Ireton 72, Sidwell Friends 56
-December 9th: Bishop Ireton 65, Gonzaga 63
-December 11th: Bishop Ireton 74, DeMatha 63
-December 14th: Bishop Ireton 80, Carroll 59

The Cardinals have some tough games coming up on their schedule, but they appear to be poised for a successful season Be sure to catch them in action if you can!

Standings

The Catholic League has a storied tradition of competitive basketball and the Conference Standings are hotly contested every year. As we enter the final stretch of the season, here are the current standings:

1. Bishop Ireton (9-2)
2. DeMatha (8-3)
3. Gonzaga (7-4)
4. St. John’s (6-5)
5. Good Counsel (4-7)
6. Carroll (3-8)
7. Georgetwon Prep (2-9)

Statistics

The following are the team’s statistical leaders through the first eight games of the season:

Points per game:
George Mason – 19.3
Bishop Ireton – 16.1

Assists per game:
George Mason – 4.6
Bishop Ireton – 3.9

Blocks per game:
George Mason – 2.3
Bishop Ireton – 1.7

Awards

Bishop Ireton High School is excited to announce that we have won the following awards:
-1st place in the conference
-2nd place in the state

We are very proud of our team and these accomplishments!

Media Coverage

On November 5th, The Washington Post published an article highlighting the Bishop Ireton Cardinals and their chances for success this season. The article, written by Virginia AAA girls’ basketball beat reporter James Wagner, includes quotes from head coach Jerrywoods Virginia and several of the team’s Key Players

The Cardinals are coming off a successful 23-5 campaign in which they advanced to the Virginia AAA state semifinals. They will look to build on that success this season with a core group of returnees that includes all-conference point guard Aliyah Mathis, shooting guard Daija Powell, and center Amina Edwards. The team will also benefit from the addition of transfer student Mya Thorpe, a talented wing player who should help them compete for a conference title

You can read the full article here: [LINK].

Fans

As the Bishop Ireton Cardinals Basketball season gets underway, fans can expect an exciting year of competitive play The team is composed of student-athletes who are passionate about the game and are committed to working hard to improve their skills. With a strong focus on team play, the Cardinals are poised to have a Successful Season

Fans can show their support for the team by attending games and cheering them on. Bishop Ireton basketball games are a great way to spend time with family and friends, and they provide an opportunity to support your local community. When you attend a game, you will also get to see some of the best young talent in the area.

So come out and support the Bishop Ireton Cardinals Basketball team this season!

Conclusion

We hope this guide has helped you feel prepared and excited for the upcoming Bishop Ireton Basketball season! You should now know all about our schedule, how to get tickets, and what to expect when you come to a game. We can’t wait to see you in the stands cheering us on!