The Dell Rapids St Mary Cardinal volleyball team won for the second straight time in straight sets on Thursday, October 13th. The Cardinals defeated the De Smet Bulldogs by scores of 25-18, 25-16, and 25-22.
St Mary took an early 8-3 lead in the first set. The Cardinals continued to lead by five, 12-7, but the Bulldogs went on a 7-0 run for a 14-12 lead. St Mary tied the score 15-15 and again 17-17 before going on a 5-0 of their own for a 22-17. The Cardinals took the first set 25-18.
The Bulldogs had the early lead in the second set at 3-1, but the Cardinals went on a 7-1 for an 8-4 lead. St Mary continued to grow their lead to 23-14 before winning 25-16. De Smet took an early 4-0 advantage in the third set. They continued to lead 7-3, but the Cardinals were able to tie the score 10-10. The score was tied again late at 20-20. St Mary finished the match on a 5-2 run for a 25-22 win.
Ella Griffin had 17 kills and five digs. Brianna Griffin finished with 10 kills. Maya Heinitz had nine kills, 12 digs, and two ace serves. Megan Geraets added seven kills and a block. Brianna Lindeman finished the match with 33 set assists, eight digs, and five ace serves. Josie Baumberger had eight digs and two aces. Madala Hanson also had eight digs, and Whitney Warwick had four digs. Jaycee Tebay had two kills, three set assists, and a block.
