The Dell Rapids Quarriers ended the 2017 State A Tournament and 2016-2017 season with a win over Little Wound 59-54 to take 7th place. The Quarriers ended their season with a 19-6 overall record.
Dell Rapids fell behind by as many as seven points in the first quarter with :25 to go in the quarter, but the Quarriers tallied the final basket to make the score 19-14 heading into the second quarter. Dell Rapids then outscored Little Wound 21-11 in the second quarter to take a 35-30 lead into halftime. The Quarriers extended their lead to eight points with 5:30 to play in the third quarter. Dell Rapids led 48-41 heading into the final quarter. Little Wound did outscore Dell Rapids 13-11 in the final quarter, but the Quarriers hung on for the win.
Dell Rapids finished the game shooting 45% (22-49) from the field, 42% (5-12) from three-point area, and 63% (10-16) from the free-throw line. Dell Rapids had 29 team rebounds, eight assists, and nine steals.
Jayda Knuppe tallied 21 points, nine rebounds, and three assists in the game. Emma Paul added 16 points and five rebounds. Arial Hoffman had 13 points and five rebounds. Kaylee Hennen had five points, and Kali Graham had four points. Averi Pankonen had three steals for the Quarriers.