The Dell Rapids Quarrier girls earned their third straight win by defeating the Tri-Valley Mustangs 49-39 in the final home game of the regular season on Friday, January 5th.
Dell Rapids started the game on a big run that gave them a lead they would never lose. The Quarriers opened up the game on an 18-4 run over the first seven minutes and ended the first quarter leading 18-6. The Quarriers pushed the lead to 20 by halftime at 32-12. Tri-Valley made a bit of a run the second half. With 2:11 to go in the third quarter, Dell Rapids led 39-19. The Mustangs outscored the Quarriers 20-10 the remainder of the game, but it wasn’t enough to overtake Dell Rapids.
Two players scored in double-figures on the night for the Quarriers. Mikaela Stofferahn finished with 15 points. Sami Reider added 13 points. Nikole Krump led Tri-Valley with 14 points.
The Quarriers (10-6) travel to Mt Vernon to play the #2 ranked Mt Vernon/Plankinton Titans on Tuesday, February 9th, as part of a girls and boys double-header.