The Dell Rapids St Mary Cardinal volleyball team had no problem with the Lake Preston Divers on Thursday, September 30th. The Cardinals got a straight set win by scores of 25-10, 25-15, and 25-17.
The Cardinals held just a three-point, 10-7, lead to start the first set. They then went on a big run outscoring the Divers 15-3 to win the first set. St Mary got out to a quicker start taking a 10-2 lead in the second set. The lead grew to 10 points at 19-9, and the Cardinals put the second set away at 25-15. The two teams were tied 9-9 in the third set and traded points until it was 15-15. St Mary then closed out the match on a 10-2 run for the win.
Courtney Brown had 16 kills and nine digs. Addy Gilbert had eight kills and a block. Maya Heinitz finished with seven kills and 10 digs. Brianna Lindeman had a team-high 17 set assists, three ace serves, and a block. Josie Baumberger had nine digs and an ace serve. Ella Griffin had four set assists and two ace serves, and Jacey Tebay finished with three ace serves.
St Mary will travel to Castlewood on Monday, October 4th and then host Garretson on Tuesday, September 5th.