The Dell Rapids Quarrier girls basketball team snapped their three-game losing streak and earned a win over the Garretson Blue Dragons 44-28 on Tuesday, January 6th, in Garretson.
The Quarriers outscored the Blue Dragons in both of the first two quarters. Dell Rapids led 11-5 after the first quarter, and then led 19-12 at halftime. It was the third quarter that propelled Dell Rapids to the win. The Quarriers scored 17 points while holding Garretson to just four points to extend their lead to 36-16 at the end of the third quarter on their way to the win.
Dell Rapids shot 48.6% (18-37) from the field, 27.3% (3-11) from the three-point area, and 71.4% (5-7) from the free throw line. The Quarriers pulled down 29 rebounds and only had nine total turnovers as a team. Garretson shot 26.7% (12-45) from the field, 11.1% (1-9) from three-point area, and 42.9% (3-7) from the free throw line.
Mikaela Stofferahn had 12 points and six rebounds in the game. Arial Hoffman also had 12 points. Sarah Haak, Emma Paul, Jessica Tisher, and Brittney Siemonsma all each had four points.
Dell Rapids improves to 4-3 on the year. The Quarriers will travel to Beresford on Thursday, January 8th.