Soccer Game Preview: Bishop Ireton vs. Bishop McNamara

The Bishop Ireton Cardinals will face off against the Bishop McNamara Mustangs at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.

Thursday just wasn't the day for Bishop Ireton's offense. They came up short against Elizabeth Seton on Thursday, falling 3-0. The loss continues a trend for Bishop Ireton in their meetings with Elizabeth Seton: they've now lost three in a row.

Meanwhile, Bishop McNamara kept a clean sheet against Archbishop Carroll on Tuesday. They blew past the Lions 8-0. That looming 8-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Bishop McNamara yet this season.

The victory made it two in a row for Bishop McNamara and bumps their season record up to 4-0-1. The wins came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only given up zero goals over those two contests. As for Bishop Ireton, they now have a losing record of 1-2.

Bishop Ireton beat Bishop McNamara by a goal when the teams last played back in October of 2024, winning 2-1. Will the Cardinals repeat their success, or do the Mustangs have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.