The Dell Rapids St Mary Cardinal girls have won their last two games to even their record at 2-2 on the season. St Mary earned a victory over Ellsworth, MN on Tuesday, December 13th, and then defeated Estelline on Friday, December 15th.
The Cardinals defeated Ellsworth, MN 38-36 in double overtime. Haley Michel led the way in scoring with 12 points on four made three-pointers. Sydney Cook had eight points and six rebounds. Kennedi Mullaney led the Cardinals in rebounding in the game with nine. St Mary did have a 24-14 lead at halftime in the game.
St Mary was then able to hold off a fourth-quarter rally be Estelline for a 34-28 win. The Cardinals led at every quarter break in the game. St Mary was leading 12-8 at the end of the first quarter, 19-11 at halftime, and 26-17 at the end of the third quarter. Estelline scored the first six points of the fourth quarter to make the score 26-23, and they were able to get within two points a couple of times in the quarter. However, the Cardinals were able to hit enough big shots and free throws down the stretch for the win. Cook finished the game with 12 points. Jackie Wolles had 11 points, and Cassy Geraets added five points.
The Cardinals are scheduled to play Colman-Egan at the Entringer Classic in Colman on Saturday, December 17th, at 1:45 p.m. The game can be seen on Big Sioux Media.