The Deubrook Area Dolphins held the Dell Rapids St Mary Cardinals to just eight total points in the second half and pulled away for a 48-29 win in the semifinals of the Dakota Valley Conference tournament in Estelline on Thursday, January 17th.
The Dolphins led by as many as seven points in the first quarter before the Cardinals closed the gap at 14-13 at the end of the first quarter. The Cardinals scored the first bucket for their first lead of the game in the second quarter at 15-14, but Deubrook regained the lead. St Mary was again able to pull within a point at 22-21 at halftime. Both teams struggled offensively in the third quarter as both teams combined to score just 14 points. The Dolphins were able to push their lead to seven at 32-25 at the end of the third quarter. The Deubrook Area offense found its groove in the fourth quarter and outscored St Mary 16-4 in the final quarter for the win.
St Mary (5-8) will play Colman-Egan for third place in the DVC Tournament on Saturday, January 21st, in Colman at 4:00 p.m. in the old gym.