The Dell Rapids St Mary Cardinal rally fell just short against the Baltic Bulldogs on Monday, January 25th, at Dell Rapids St Mary High School. The Bulldogs hung on to defeat the Cardinals 49-46.
Baltic took the early lead over St Mary in the first quarter and led 15-6 by the end of the quarter. The Bulldogs extended their lead to 12, the largest of the game, with 2:43 to go in the first half. The Cardinals brought the game back down into single digits by halftime at 26-17. St Mary was able to get within a point in the third quarter, but Baltic was able to end the third quarter ahead 34-30. The Cardinals again got within a point with 3:07 to go in the game, but the Bulldogs held on for the win.
The Cardinals finished the night at 25.5% (13-51) from the field, 28.6% (4-14) from three-point area, and 57.1% (16-28) from the free-throw line. St Mary had 35 team rebounds, eight assists, and 15 steals.
Sydney Cook led the Cardinals with 13 points, six rebounds, four assists, and four steals. Lexi Klein added 11 points and five rebounds. Kennedi Mullaney had nine points and four steals. Jackie Wolles finished with eight points, eight rebounds, and four steals.
St Mary (3-10) will travel to Arlington to face the Arlington Cardinals on Friday, January 29th.