The Dell Rapids Quarrier girls fell to the Clark/Willow Lake Cyclones on Saturday afternoon by a score of 73-34 in the final day of the 2015 State A Tournement. The Cyclones jumped out to a quick lead in the first quarter and never looked back. Clark/Willow Lake led 23-6 at the end of the first quarter, and 42-13 at halftime. The Cyclone offense continued to roll in the second half outscoring Dell Rapids 31-21.
Dell Rapids shot 26% (11-43) from the field in the game, 26% (5-19) from three-point area, and 64% (7-11) from the free-throw line. The Quarriers had 26 team rebounds, five assists and turned the ball over 15 times. The Cyclones shot 56% (29-52) from the field, 42% (8-19) from three-point area, and also 64% (7-11) from the free-throw line.
Mikaela Stofferahn finished with 11 points and four rebounds. Emma Paul added 10 points and six rebounds. Averi Pankonen, Sarah Haak, Kaylee Hennen, and Lindsey Morris all had three points apiece. Stofferahn was also awarded an All-Tournament selection for her performance in the three state tournament games.
Dell Rapids finishes the season with a Region 3A Championship, 6th place finish at the State A Tournament, and an overall record of 14-11.
A welcome home event was held for the girls on Sunday, March 15th at the MS/HS Commons area.