On Saturday, August 29th, the Dell Rapids Quarrier volleyball team finished fourth in the Canton Tournament with a 2-2 record.
Dell Rapids opened pool play against the Redfield/Doland Pheasants. The Pheasants defeated Dell Rapids by scores of 25-21, 27-25. The Quarriers bounced back in the next two pool play matches. They defeated Canton by scores of 25-13, 25-14, and then defeated Garretson by scores of 25-20, 25-13. This put Dell Rapids into the 3rd place game against West Central. Facing the Trojans for the second time in just a few days, West Central once again beat Dell Rapids, this time by scores of 25-14, 25-13, 25-21.
Hannah Welbig finished the tournament with 23 service points and 23 digs. Mikaela Stofferahn had 16 kills, 18 service points, and five blocks. Chloe Solberg tallied 23 service points and 46 set assists. Trinity Gordon added 12 kills, eight service points, and 13 digs over the four matches. Kiah Schumacher chipped in 28 service points, and Sydney Stofferahn had nine kills.
“These early season matches are good for the players and coaches as we evaluate our overall play. We are doing a number of good things out on the floor. However, our big weakness right now is our first pass to the net. We have to get better with it. This is the key to us playing well. I feel we have some easy passing opportunities that aren’t getting to the spot where it needs to go. It is early, and we will continue to work to get better. We will get there,” said Head Coach Dale Solberg.
The Quarriers’ record now stands at 2-3 on the year. Dell Rapids will travel to Elk Point-Jefferson on Tuesday, September 1st.