The Dell Rapids St Mary Cardinals lost to the Chester Flyers 59-44 in their first game of the 2018 calendar year on Tuesday, January 2nd. The game was held at Chester Area High School and was a battle of Region 4B opponents.
Chester Area led at the end of the first quarter 15-8 and never gave up the lead. The Flyers extended their lead to 25-14 by halftime. Chester Area also outscored the Cardinals 34-30 in the second half in the win.
St Mary finished the game shooting 36% from the field in the game, but only 26% in the first half. St Mary also shot 44% from the three-point area and 89% from the free throw line. The Cardinals had 18 team rebounds, 16 steals, but turned the ball over 22 times.
Ella Heinitz led the team with 15 points and five steals. Cassy Geraets added 10 points and six rebounds. Chester Area was led by Makenna Larson with 13 points.
St Mary (3-3) will host the Deubrook Area Dolphins on Thursday, January 4th. The game can be seen on Big Sioux Media.