The Dell Rapids Quarriers came from behind to win a thrilling five-set match over the Beresford Watchdogs on Monday, October 23rd. It was an exciting win for the Quarriers on senior night. Dell Rapids won by set scores of 25-27, 18-25, 25-19, 25-22, 15-12.
Dell Rapids held a 24-21 lead in the first set before Beresford rallied to pull off the stunning first set win. The Watchdogs rode that momentum into the second set to take a 2-0 lead over Dell Rapids. The Quarriers rallied in the third set to force a fourth. Dell Rapids was able to hold off Beresford to force the fifth and final set. The Quarriers jumped out to an 8-3 lead only to see Beresford tie the game at 8-8 moments later. Dell Rapids was then able to get ahead 12-9 before holding on for the victory.
Brooke Klein finished with 47 digs and an ace in the match. Hannah Fletcher had 44 set assists, 23 digs, three kills and an ace serve. Jayda Knuppe had 11 kills, nine digs, two aces and a block. Maria Jackson added six kills and six digs. Shelby Apland had three kills and five digs. Sydney Stofferahn finished with 16 kills. Trinity Gordon had 50 digs, 17 kills and five aces. Sam Price had 12 digs, while Dezi Rus had 16 digs.
Dell Rapids end their regular season with an 18-9 record. The Quarriers finished as the #2 seed in Region 3A and will have an opening round bye in the Region 3A tournament. Dell Rapids will play on Thursday, November 2nd, at Sioux Falls Christian High School after the Sioux Falls Christian vs #4/#5 winner. Winners on November 2nd will advance to the Sweet 16.