An early onslaught by the host Maroon in the first period gave the white jerseyed Episcopal a 7-1 advantage after one period enroute to a 17-5 in first game of the Alexandria City Challenge Saturday. Junior goalkeeper Ryan Verducci recorded double digit saves, but the visitors managed to win only 6 face offs in the game. Alex Duke led Ireton with three goals, Cory Conway and David Dorsett each anded a goal for the redbirds. Brook Davy had 5 for the winners and Ricky Miezan added 4. Cardinals played TC Williams in the nightcap