Washington, DC High School Basketball - St. John's nips Bishop Ireton
January 19, 2017: Washington, DC 20015 Fans at Thursday's league challenge between the St. John's Cadets (Washington, DC) and the visiting Bishop Ireton Cardinals (Alexandria, VA), saw St. John's's basketball squad hold off Bishop Ireton by a count of 57-54.
With the victory, St. John's upgrades its record to 14-5 on the campaign. The Cadets host St. Mary's Ryken (Leonardtown, MD) to play the Knights in a Washington Catholic challenge on Sunday, January 22. The Knights come into the challenge with a record of 12-6. St. Mary's Ryken won 69-49 in their recent league challenge against Bishop McNamara (Forestville, MD)
Next up, the Cardinals play the Gonzaga Eagles (Washington, DC) in a Washington Catholic challenge, on Sunday, January 22. Bishop Ireton will attempt to upgrade on its 9-8 season record. The Eagles come into the challenge with a 14-3 record after their 82-40 league win over Our Lady of Good Counsel (Olney, MD).