The Dell Rapids Quarrier girls couldn’t overcome a slow start offensively as they fell to the Mt Vernon/Plankinton Titans 55-36 in the opening round of the State A Tournament in Watertown. Dell Rapids was held to just 15 points in the first two quarters as the Titans took a 31-15 halftime lead. The Titans extended the lead to 46-26 by the end of the third quarter. Dell Rapids was able to outscore Mt Vernon/Plankinton 10-9 in the final quarter.
Dell Rapids finished the game shooting 32% (12-37) from the field, 22% (4-18) from the three-point area, and 53% (8-15) from the free-throw line. The Quarriers ended with 21 rebounds and turned the ball over eight times. The Titans shot 54% (21-39) from the field, 38% (3-8) from three-point area, and 67% (10-15) from the free-throw line. 
Arial Hoffman led Dell Rapids with 11 points in the game. Mikaela Stofferahn added 10 points and five rebounds. Emma Paul tallied five points and pulled down seven rebounds. The Titans had three players in double-figures led by Payleen O’Day with 19 points. Megan Bultsma had 18 points, and Makaela Karst finished with 16 points.
Dell Rapids will play Red Cloud at 1:45 p.m. on Friday.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final | |
| Dell Rapids | 9 | 6 | 11 | 10 | 36 |
| Mt Vernon/Plankinton | 17 | 14 | 15 | 9 | 55 |