The Dell Rapids St Mary Cardinal girls ended a three-game losing streak with a 60-42 win over the Alcester-Hudson Cubs at home on Thursday, January 27th.
The two teams traded blows in the first two quarters. The Cardinals delivered the first blow and built a 14-5 lead by the end of the first quarter. The Cubs responded in the second quarter outscoring St Mary 17-10. The Cardinals led 24-22 at halftime.
The Cardinal offense caught fire in the third quarter which put St Mary in control of the game. St Mary scored 27 points in the third quarter alone and led 51-32 heading into the fourth quarter. The Cubs had a 10-9 scoring advantage in the fourth quarter, but never threatened the Cardinal lead.
St Mary shot 39% (17-44) from the field, 44% (10-23) from three point area, and 79% (19-24) from the free-throw line. The team had a total of 23 rebounds and 15 steals.
Ella Griffin finished with a team-high 18 points with four rebounds, three steals, and two blocks. Maya Heinitz had 10 points, four rebounds, a steal, and an assist. Whitney Warwick added nine points. Madala Hanson ended with seven points, and Addy Gilbert had five points.
The Cardinals (8-6) will travel to Hills-Beaver Creek on Monday, January 31st.