The Dell Rapids Quarrier girls and boys basketball teams both defeated the Baltic Bulldogs during the “Night of Champions” celebration on Tuesday, December 22nd, at the Dell Rapids High School. The 1975-76 boys state champion team and the 2005-06 girls state champion teams were honored during halftime of the respective games during the night.
The Quarrier girls exploded for 31 first quarter points on their way to a 31-5 lead after the first quarter. Dell Rapids led 43-12 at halftime. The offense continued to roll for Dell Rapids in the second half. The Quarriers finished the third quarter ahead 61-23 and cruised to a 80-29 win to pick up their second win in a row. Mikaela Stofferahn led Dell Rapids with 22 points in the game.
The boys followed the girls’ example and raced out to a large lead in the first quarter. Dell Rapids put up 24 points while holding Baltic to just four for a 24-4 lead after the first quarter. The Quarriers kept up the offensive and defensive pressure in the second quarter extending their lead to 45-8. Dell Rapids finished the third quarter ahead 62-22 on their way to a 75-27 win over Baltic. Sheldon Siemonsma finished with 15 points, and Ty Hoglund added 14 points.
The Quarrier girls (3-2) will play in the Parkston Classic on Monday, December 29th.
The Quarrier boys (3-0) will play Sioux Valley at the Entringer Classic at 6:00 p.m. in Brookings on Thursday, December 31st. The game can be seen on Big Sioux Media.