Bishop Ireton earns critical upset win in WCAC against McNamara

Akunna Konkwo finished with a game high 16 points in the Bishop Ireton win over Bishop McNamara.
Akunna Konkwo finished with a game high 16 points in the Bishop Ireton win over Bishop McNamara.

As Bishop Ireton Coach Jason Harris walked off the court to the congratulations and hugs from fans that just witnessed the Cardinals upset Bishop McNamara, he had two words on his mind.

"Heart attack," Harris said. "This is way too much. Beyond a heart attack."

But Harris smiled as he spoke.

He knew the stress from watching his team blow a seven-point halftime lead, fall behind the Mustangs by 10 points midway through the fourth quarter and then score the final 12 points for a 50-48 win in Alexandria was worth it.

 

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