Schools

Bishop Ireton Senior Audrey Sisel to Row for Creighton University

"We are thrilled she will be rowing at a Division I school," says Coach Mary Jordan.

Bishop Ireton’s Audrey Sisel ’14, has signed a National Letter of Intent to row for CreightonĀ University next year, according to a news release from Bishop Ireton High School in Alexandria.

As a Bishop Ireton Cardinal, Audrey was a strong starboard and rowedĀ bow seat most of the time, the school noted.

About her decision to go to Creighton, located in Omaha, Neb.,Ā Audrey said: ā€œI loved theĀ atmosphere and the people at Creighton. I am also continuing a family tradition; both my greatĀ grandfather and my parents went to Creighton.ā€

Coach Mary Jordan said, ā€œWe are thrilled she willĀ be rowing at a Division I school and continuing the rowing excellence which started at Ireton.ā€

Have some news to share? Send it to: MaryAnn.Barton@Patch.com

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

More from West End Alexandria