The Cardinal field hockey team evened their season record at 4-4 and stopped a four-game losing skid with an overwhelming 7-0 win over the School Without Walls Penguins Friday on Fannon Field.
Ireton’s Bobbie Burchard and Grace Fletcher each scored a pair of goals while Jenny Travis, Kat Doolin, and Kelly Mathews added tallies in the contest.
The redbirds owned a 12-3 advantage in penalty corners in the game and an 18-4 lead in shots. Anna Fracasso and Taylor Bryntenson combined to shutout the Washington DC private school.
The Cardinals return to WCAC play on Monday when they host Good Counsel, one of the league’s strongest programs. Varsity starts at 4pm and the JV contest will follow.