The Dell Rapids Quarrier boys won the Dak-12 Conference regular season title by defeating the Lennox Orioles 67-59 in Lennox on Friday, February 20th. The win gave the Quarriers an 10-1 conference record on the year.
Dell Rapids seemed headed to another big win after leading 20-8 in the first quarter and 36-21 at halftime. However, the Orioles mounted a second half comeback. Lennox closed the gap to 10 points by the end of the third quarter at 49-39. Lennox was able to pull within five points a couple of times in the fourth quarter, but each time the Quarriers were able to pull ahead and keep the lead.
The Quarriers finished the game shooting 59% (27-46) from the field, 40% (6-14) from three-point area, and 78% (7-9) from the free-throw line. Dell Rapids had 20 rebounds, 12 assists, and only eight turnovers in the game. Lennox shot 39% (21-54) from the field in the game. They had 26 team rebounds and 15 assists.
Dell Rapids had three players finish in double figures. Ty Hoglund had 27 points and nine rebounds in the game. Riley Schmidt finished with 17 points, three assists, and two steals. Zane Schumaker added 10 points, five assists, and two steals. Lennox was led by Jacob Hinker with a game-high 29 points.
Dell Rapids improves to 17-2 on the year. The Quarriers finish out the regular season on Monday, February 23rd, against the Deubrook Area Dolphins on Senior Night. The game will be broadcast on Big Sioux Media.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final | |
| Dell Rapids | 20 | 16 | 13 | 18 | 67 |
| Lennox | 8 | 13 | 18 | 20 | 59 |
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