The Dell Rapids St Mary Cardinals fell short in a five-set thrilling match to the Oldham-Ramona/Rutland Raiders on Thursday, October 3rd.
The Raiders won the first set by a score of 25-22. The Cardinals bounced back to tie the match with a 25-23 win. Oldham-Ramona/Rutland regained the advantage with a 25-21 third set win. St Mary forced a fifth and final set with a win the fourth set by a score of 25-18. The Raiders took the match with a extra time 17-15 win.
Ella Heinitz finished with 15 kills, 10 set assists, and 17 digs. Ella Griffin finished with eight kills, four blocks, 18 set assists, and 16 digs. Macie Brown logged 11 kills and 21 digs. Addy Gilbert had 13 digs and five kills. Maya Heinitz finished with a team-high 20 digs. Paige Bunkers had six aces in the match.
The Cardinals (7-8) will travel to White to face the Deubrook Area Dolphins on Monday, October 7th.