The Dell Rapids St Mary Cardinals and Mt Vernon/Plankinton Titans did battle at the Dakota Valley Conference classic on Saturday, January 22nd in Elkton. The Titans had an early run in the first quarter to lead them to a 63-52 victory.
Mt Vernon/Plankinton got out to a fast start in the first quarter, taking a 17-8 lead into the second quarter. That difference in the first quarter was too much for the Cardinals to overcome. St Mary did cut the lead to 31-24 by halftime. The Titans extended the lead to 40-32 after the third quarter. Mt Vernon/Plankinton outscored St Mary 23-20 in the final quarter.
St Mary shot just 35% (18-52) in the game, 28% (5-18) from three-point area, and 61% (11-18) from the free-throw line. The Titans shot well in the game, finishing 61% (23-38) from the field, 50% (5-10) from three-point area, and 63% (12-19) from the free-throw line.
Dylan Mathis had 27 points and five rebounds. Nic Gaspar finished with seven points, eight rebounds, and two steals. John Pica had seven points, six rebounds, and two assists. Ty Brown also had seven points along with three steals and three assists. CJ Smith added four points, five rebounds, and two steals.
The Cardinals (7-4) will host the Deubrook Area Dolphins on Tuesday, January 25th.