The Dell Rapids St Mary Cardinals fell to the Arlington Cardinals on Thursday, August 31st, at Dell Rapids St Mary High School. Arlington won in straight sets by scores of 25-12, 25-10, 25-16.
St Mary and Arlington were tied 5-5 early in the first set, but Arlington used a couple of big runs and closed out the set on a 20-7 run to take the first set. Arlington continued the momentum into the second set and raced out to 7-1 early lead. They continued to roll in the second set and won 25-10. St Mary and Arlington played a close third set through the first half. The score was tied 10-10 before Arlington made another run to close out the match.
Cassy Geraets had three kills the lead the team. Adyn Heinricy, Cassie Mullaney, Ella Heinitz, Rhiannon Glazier, and Veronica Beck all had two kills each. Maddie Schwebach finished with three blocks. Geraets had seven set assists, while Heinitz added six. Heinricy ended the match with 32 digs.
St Mary (3-4) will travel to Castlewood on Tuesday, September 5th.