The Dell Rapids St Mary Cardinal volleyball team placed seventh at the Dakota Valley Conference tournament held in Estelline on Saturday, October 19th. The Cardinals finished 2-2 on the day.
St Mary lost both of their matches in opening pool play of the tournament. The Cardinals fell to De Smet in three sets by scores of 10-25, 25-22, and 25-20. St Mary also lost to Castlewood in straight sets by scores of 25-15 and 25-13.
The two losses in pool play put the Cardinals into the Bronze pool to place out 7th, 8th and 9th places. St Mary defeated Lake Preston in straight sets by scores of 25-18 and 25-9. They also defeated Oldham-Ramona/Rutland in straight sets of 25-18 and 25-17.
The Cardinals (10-14) will host Lake Preston on Tuesday, October 22nd in their final home match of the regular season. The seniors will be recognized during the match, and the match can be seen on Big Sioux Media.
DVC Tourney Result Summary:
- Elkton/Lake Benton (4-0)
- Castlewood (3-1)
- Colman-Egan (2-2)
- Estelline/Hendricks (3-1)
- Deubrook Area (2-2)
- De Smet (1-3)
- Dell Rapids St Mary (2-2)
- Oldham-Ramona/Rutland (1-3)
- Lake Preston (0-4)