The Dell Rapids St Mary Cardinal volleyball team opened up their 2019 season with a five-set match win over the Alcester-Hudson Cubs at home on Thursday, August 29th.
The Cubs opened the match with a 25-13 win, but the Cardinals came back strong to win the next two sets by scores of 25-19 and 25-17. Alcester-Hudson won the fourth set by a score of 25-20 to force a fifth and final set. St Mary won the set 15-8 to win the match.
Ella Heinitz finished the night with eight kills for the Cardinals. Paige Bunkers and four ace serves, and Maya Heinitz tallied 10 digs on the night.
St Mary will be at home again on Tuesday, September 3rd. The Cardinals will host the De Smet Bulldogs, and the match can be seen on Big Sioux Media.