The Dell Rapids St Mary Cardinal basketball team cruised to a 58-12 win over the Oldham-Ramona/Rutland Raiders on Friday, December 8th. It was the first game of the 2017-2018 season for the Cardinals.
St Mary got out to a big lead in the first half and led 37-6 at halftime. They were able to keep the momentum going in the second half. The Cardinals pushed the lead to 33 points by the end of the third quarter at 45-12. St Mary would then hold the Raider scoreless in the final quarter for the win.
St Mary used a balanced scoring attack for the victory. Ella Heinitz led the team with 14 points. Maddie Schwebach added 11 points. Cassy Geraets had nine points, and Sydney Cook finished the game with eight points.
The Cardinals (1-0) will have a busy week the week of December 11th through 16th. St Mary will travel to Mitchell to play Mitchell Christian on Tuesday, December 12th. They will then play Estelline in Estelline on Thursday, December 14th. The Cardinals will then see Estelline again on Saturday, December 16th at the Entringer Classic in Colman.