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Seven Dell Rapids St Mary Cardinal basketball players received Dakota Valley Conference All-Conference honors for the 2021-2022 season.
Madala Hanson was a first time all-conference selection for the girls. Ella Griffin was named to the second team, and Addyson Gilbert was an honorable mention. John Pica and Dylan Mathis were second team all-conference selections. Nic Gaspar was named to the third team, and Ty Brown was an honorable mention.
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.
Photo taken and used with permission by Tammy Chamley
Free throws and rebounds were the big key to the game between the Dell Rapids St Mary Cardinals and Centerville Tornadoes on Tuesday, February 15th. The Cardinals celebrated their two seniors, Addyson Gilbert and Courtney Brown, but it was the Tornadoes that celebrated the win, 55-49.
Centerville held a distinct advantage at the free-throw line as well as in total rebounds. The Tornadoes were 19-31 from the free-throw line, while St Mary was just 3-13. Centerville also out rebounded the Cardinals 48-34 in the game. Those two stats proved to be the difference.
Photo taken and used with permission by Tammy Chamley
The Tornadoes had a seven-point lead, 13-6, at the end of the first quarter. The Cardinals were able to cut that lead down to two points, 19-17, but Centerville pushed the lead to 29-21 by halftime. The Cardinals still found themselves trailing heading into the fourth quarter, 38-31. St Mary again got the game within a single possession, but could never quite complete the comeback as the Tornadoes held for the win.
St Mary shot 35% (20-57) overall and 22% (6-27) from three-point area. Centerville was 33% (16-49) from the field and 21% (4-19) from three-point area.
Madala Hanson had 15 points, three rebounds, two assists, and three steals. Brianna Griffin ended with nine points and three rebounds. Ella Griffin added seven points, five rebounds, and four assists. Whitney Warwick had six points.
The regular season ends for the Cardinals with an 11-9 record. St Mary will begin Region 4B play on Tuesday, February 22nd.
Every player for the Dell Rapids St Mary Cardinals scored at least two points, had at least one rebound, and had at least one steal in a 70-38 win over the Lake Preston Divers on Monday, February 14th.
St Mary got out to a quick 8-0 start, but the Divers pulled within six points by the end of the first quarter, 17-11. That was as close as Lake Preston would get. The Cardinals outscored Lake Preston 22-10 in the second quarter for a 39-21 halftime lead. They continued to come big on the defensive end which led to easy layups in the second half as well.
The Cardinals shot 43% (29-67) from the field, 29% (8-28) on three-point shots, and 4-10 from the free-throw line. The Divers finished 30% (12-40) from the field, 21% (3-14) from three-point area, and 11-15 from the free-throw line. St Mary forced 32 Lake Preston turnovers, 22 of those on steals.
Madala Hanson had 17 points, four steals, three assists, and two rebounds. Courtney Brown had 12 points, three rebounds, three steals, and two assists. Ella Griffin added 11 points, five rebounds, and two steals. Brianna Griffin had nine points. Addison Libis finished with six points. Addyson Gilbert had five points, five rebounds, and five assists. Maya Heinitz and Whitney Warwick both had three points each, and Sydney and Sierra Klein each had two points.
The Cardinals will host Centerville in their final regular season game on Tuesday, February 15th.
The Dell Rapids St Mary Cardinals girls trailed by 14 points early in the fourth quarter to the McCook Central/Montrose Fighting Cougars. St Mary got within two points, but couldn’t quite complete the comeback at the DWU Classic on Friday, February 10th. The Cougars made enough free throws in the closing moments to hang on to a 55-48 win.
St Mary took advantage of cold shooting and turnovers by the Cougars in the first quarter. The Cardinals led 12-7 at the first quarter break. Unfortunately for the Cardinals, shots stopped falling in the second and third quarters. McCook Central/Montrose scored 19 points in the second quarter and held a 26-25 halftime lead. St Mary then scored just five points in the third quarter, and the Cougars led 41-30 going into the fourth quarter. The Cardinals made their comeback in the fourth quarter, but came up just short.
The Cardinals shot 28% (18-64) overall in the game, 23% (6-26) from the three-point area, and 6-11 from the free-throw line. McCook Central/Montrose was 39% (16-41) from the field, 36% (5-14) from three-point area, and 75% (18-24) from the free-throw line.
Madala Hanson had 18 points, six rebounds, and three steals. Ella Griffin ended with 11 points, 10 rebounds, three assists, and four steals. Sydney Klein added six points, seven rebounds, four assists, and a steal. Courtney Brown, Addyson Gilbert, and Brianna Griffin all had four points each.
The Cardinals will travel to Lake Preston for a make-up game on Monday, February 14th.
Photo taken and used with permission by Tammy Chamley
Playing in their second straight day, the Dell Rapids St Mary Cardinal girls survived the Baltic Bulldogs for a 66-61 win on Tuesday, February 8th in Baltic.
The Cardinals got out to a big lead in the first quarter. They led 27-9 by the quarter break. Baltic made a big run in the second quarter, outscoring St Mary 22-9 to cut the lead to 36-31 at halftime. The Bulldogs got the lead down to one point heading into the fourth quarter, 46-45. St Mary went on a 10-4 run to start the fourth quarter to extend their lead to 56-49 with 5:55 to go in the game. The Bulldogs pulled within two points again, 60-58, with 2:00 go. St Mary pushed the lead back to six points, 64-58, with just under a minute to play. Baltic was only able to get within three, 64-61, before St Mary sealed the victory with two free throws in the closing seconds.
St Mary shot 44% (22-50) from the field, 30% (7-23) from three-point area, and 65% (15-23) from the free-throw line. The Bulldogs finished 47% (22-47) shooting, 2-8 from three-point area, and 56% (15-27) from the free-throw line.
Three players finished in double figures. Madala Hanson had 17 points, five rebounds, and four steals. Ella Griffin finished with 15 points, six rebounds, three assists, and two steals. Maya Heinitz had 10 points, three rebounds, and two assists.
The Cardinals will play McCook Central/Montrose in Salem on Friday, February 11th at 11:30 a.m. at the DWU Classic.
Photo taken and used with permission by Tammy Chamley
A fourth-quarter rally by the Dell Rapids St Mary Cardinal girls was cut short by Arlington on Monday, February 7th. Arlington held off the rally for a 60-51 win.
Arlington got the advantage late in the first quarter. St Mary led 10-8 with 2:00 minutes to go, but Arlington went on an 8-0 run and led 16-10 at the break. After Arlington led by 10 points 23-13 with 2:19 to play in the second quarter, St Mary fought back to cut the lead down to six, 27-21, by halftime.
St Mary was within five points, 31-26, after a three-pointer by Madala Hanson with 6:30 to go in the third quarter. Arlington went on a 14-7 run the rest of the quarter and led 45-33 going into the fourth quarter. Maya Heinitz made a three-pointer with 3:39 left in the game to cut the Arlington lead down to 51-46. Arlington responded with a 5-0 run for a 56-46 lead with :45 to play to hang on for the win.
St Mary shot 46% (20-44) from the field, 38% (8-21) on three pointers, and 3-4 from the free-throw line. Arlington was 45% (18-40) shooting, 22% (4-18) from three-point area, and 83% (20-24) from the free-throw line.
Madala Hanson had 13 points, two rebounds, and two assists. Ella Griffin added 10 points, six rebounds, and three assists. Addyson Gilbert had six points and three rebounds. Courtney Brown also had six points along with two rebounds and three steals.
The Dell Rapids St Mary Cardinals used a strong first half for a 64-49 road win over the Hills-Beaver Creek Patriots on Monday, January 31st.
The Cardinals were hot from three-point area in the first half and the defensive pressure caused problems for the Patriots. St Mary built a 34-15 lead by halftime. The two teams traded baskets throughout the second half. The Cardinal lead from the first half was too big for the Patriots to overcome.
St Mary finished the game shooting 44% (25-57) overall, 40% (12-30) from three-point area, and 2-6 from the free-throw line. The Patriots were 44% (19-43) shooting, 33% (6-18) from on three pointers, and 5-14 from the free-throw line. The Cardinals had 16 fast break points and 24 points off turnovers. Hills-Beaver Creek had 24 turnovers, 15 of those Cardinal steals.
Ella Griffin hat 16 points, finishing 6-10 on three-pointers, along with three rebounds, four assists, and two steals. Madala Hanson had 14 points, four rebounds, and two steals. Maya Heinitz had six points and two assists. Addyson Gilbert and Addison Libis both had five points each.
St Mary (9-6) will host Arlington on Monday, February 7th.
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.
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.