The Dell Rapids Quarrier girls nearly handed the Lennox Orioles their first loss of the season on Monday, January 9th, in Lennox.
With the game tied at 56-56 in the final seconds of regulation, Dell Rapids at the ball with a chance to win the game at the buzzer. However, the final shot didn’t fall through the net, and the game went to overtime. The Quarriers held a two point lead at 60-58 with under a minute to play in overtime, and Lennox was able to make a layup and draw a foul for a chance a three-point play. The free throw was good to give Lennox a 61-60 lead with :26 to go. The next shot for Dell Rapids was no good, and Lennox got the rebound. The Orioles made both free throws of a one-and-one to push the lead to 63-60 with :06 left in the game. The Quarriers pushed the ball up the court, but Emma Paul’s attempt to tie the game hit the front of the rim and fell away no good.
Lennox held a 16-10 led after the first quarter. Dell Rapids cut the lead to just one point at halftime. Lennox led 37-36. Both teams scored 14 points in the third quarter, and Lennox maintained the one-point lead at 51-50. The Quarriers were able to tie the game late in the fourth quarter.
Jayda Knuppe had a game-high 32 points for Dell Rapids. Both Paul and Knuppe had six rebounds. Three players finished in double-figures for Lennox. Rianna Fillipi had 21 points, Riley Peters 19 points, and Jordan Kruse had 10 points.
Dell Rapid (4-4) will travel to Tea to play the Tea Area Titans on Tuesday, January 10th.