Virginia High School Basketball - Bishop Ireton triumphant over The Academy of the Holy Cross
January 3, 2025: Alexandria, VA 22314
The crowd at Friday's league challenge between the Bishop Ireton Cardinals (Alexandria, VA) and the visiting The Academy of the Holy Cross Tartans (Kensington, MD), observed Bishop Ireton's basketball team overwhelm The Academy of the Holy Cross by a score of 93-33.
The Cardinals (9-1) will now prepare for their challenge against Manchester (Midlothian, VA). The Lancers come into the non-league challenge with a 5-1 record. In their last challenge, Manchester trounced L.C. Bird (Chesterfield, VA), 47-42, in a league challenge.
In their next game, the Tartans encounter the St. Mary's Ryken Knights (Leonardtown, MD) in a Washington Catholic challenge, on Wednesday, January 8. The Academy of the Holy Cross will attempt to improve on its 6-6 season record. The Knights come into the challenge with a 10-2 record after their 56-45 non-league win over Henrico (Richmond, VA).