Photo taken and used with permission by Tammy Chamley
Howard went on a 10-0 run to end the third quarter which carried the Tigers to a 60-46 win over the Dell Rapids St Mary Cardinals in the opening round of the Region 4B tournament in Howard on Tuesday, February 22nd.
The Cardinals opened the game on a 12-2 run and led 20-13 at the end of the first quarter. The Tigers went on a 9-0 run in the second quarter to take a 22-20 lead. The two teams traded baskets the remainder of the quarter, and Howard led 28-26 at halftime. Most of the third quarter was back and forth as the two teams were tied 36-36. Addyson Gilbert made a three-pointer to give the Cardinals a 39-36 lead. That’s when the Tigers finished the third quarter on a 10-0 run for a 46-39 lead going into the fourth quarter. Howard carried the momentum into the fourth quarter and outscored St Mary 14-7 for the win.
St Mary shot 29% (15-51) overall in the game, 30% (8-27) from three-point area, and 8-10 from the free-throw line. Howard was 50% (23-46) from the field, 3-8 on three pointers, and 8-13 from the free-throw line.
Ella Griffin had 18 points, four rebounds, three steals, and two assists. Madala Hanson had 10 points, three rebounds, and three assists. Gilbert finished with seven points, six rebounds, and three steals. Brianna Griffin added five points.
The Cardinals season ends with an overall record of 11-10.