The Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies escaped with a four-point win over the Dell Rapids Quarrier girls on Saturday, January 31st, at the Dak-12 Conference Classic in Lennox by a score of 37-33.
Dell Rapids got off to a slow start offensively as the Huskies got out to a 12-5 lead by the end of the first quarter. Elk Point-Jefferson increased their lead to 14 points, but the Quarriers scored the final six points of the second quarter to make the score 25-17 at halftime. The Quarriers continued their run to start the third quarter as they pulled within two points a couple of times in the quarter. The Huskies were able to hold of Dell Rapids and ended the third quarter ahead 34-27. Again in the fourth quarter the Quarriers had chances to tie the game, but couldn’t quite pull off the comeback as the Huskies held on for the win.
Brittney Siemonsma led the Quarriers with 10 points. Lindsey Morris scored six points, and Mikaela Stofferahn finished with five points. Elk Point-Jefferson was led by McKenzie Mennenga with 16 points and 7 rebounds.
Dell Rapids falls to 8-6 on the year. This is the second loss to a Dak-12 opponent this year for the Quarriers, both losses coming against Elk Point-Jefferson. The Huskies beat Dell Rapids 43-41 on January 3rd.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final | |
| Dell Rapids | 5 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 33 |
| Elk Point-Jefferson | 12 | 13 | 9 | 3 | 37 |
