The Dell Rapids St Mary Cardinal girls ended their regular season with their second win in a row. The Cardinals defeated the Marion Bears 59-36 on Friday, February 19th, in Marion.
St Mary held Marion to 13 total first half points. The Cardinals led from the beginning of the game. St Mary led 18-6 after the first quarter and 30-13 at halftime. Marion was able to out score the Cardinals in the third quarter, but only by a point. St Mary still led 44-28 at the end of the third quarter. The Cardinals out scored the Bears 15-8 in the final quarter.
The Cardinals shot 37% (23-62) from the field, 46% (5-11) from three-point area, and 73% (8-11) from the free-throw line. St Mary also had 46 team rebounds, 16 assists, and nine steals.
Jackie Wolles had a game-high 14 points. Sydney Cook added 12 points and five rebounds. Abby Burkhart had eight points and six rebounds. Lexi Klein also had eight points and five rebounds. Kennedi Mullaney had six points, seven rebounds, and seven assists. Clare Klein had six points, and Ella Heinitz added five points.
St Mary finished with a 6-14 regular-season record. The girls District 7B tournament begins on Tuesday, February 23rd. The Cardinals will play on Thursday, February 25th, at Elkton against the Elkton-Lake Benton Elks.