The Dell Rapids St Mary Cardinal girls basketball team traveled to Howard for a Region 4B battle against the Tigers on Monday, January 24th. Despite a fast start, the Cardinals fell to the Tigers 50-64.
The Cardinals were on fire in the first quarter. They built an eight-point lead, 20-12, but the Tigers started chipping away at that lead. Howard cut the lead in half by the start of the second quarter, 21-17. Howard then outscored the Cardinals 18-8 in the second quarter for a 35-28 halftime lead. Every time the Cardinals tried to make a run in the second half, Howard had an answer. The Tigers extended their lead to 47-38 by the end of the third quarter. Howard pulled away late in the game from the free-throw line.
St Mary shot 33% (18-54) in the game, 36% (8-22) from three-point area, and 43% (6-14) from the free-throw line. Howard finished 41% (22-54) shooting, 1-7 on three pointers, and 66% (19-29) from the free-throw line.
Ella Griffin led the team with 21 points, four rebounds, and two steals. Madala Hanson added 12 points, five rebounds, and two steals. Addyson Gilbert finished with six points, five rebounds, and five steals. Sydney Klein had four points and seven rebounds. Sierra Klein also had four points.
The Cardinals (7-6) will host the Alcester-Hudson Cubs on Thursday, January 27th.