The Canistota Hawks came from behind and defeated the Dell Rapids St Mary Cardinal Girls 52-46 on Thursday, January 14th, in Canistota. St Mary led 14-10 after the first quarter. They extended their lead to 9 with 6:09 to go in the second quarter and led 26-19 at halftime. Canistota outscored the Cardinals 14-8 in the third quarter, but St Mary still clung to a 34-33 lead heading into the fourth quarter. The Hawks completed the come back by outscoring St Mary 19-12 for the win.
The Cardinals shot 40% (16-40) from the field, 60% (3-5) from three-point area, and 69% (11-16) from the free-throw line. St Mary also out-rebounded the Hawks 34-23. The Cardinals had 13 team assists, 10 steals, but turned the ball over 30 times.
Jackie Wolles had 14 points along with six rebounds in the game. Sydney Cook finished with 12 points and seven rebounds. Kennedi Mullaney added eight points, six rebounds, and six assists. Cassy Geraets had four steals.
The Cardinals (2-7) will play the Colman-Egan Hawks in the opening around of the Dakota Valley Conference tournament on Tuesday, January 19th, at Dell Rapids St Mary High School. The game can be seen on Big Sioux Media.