The Tri-Valley Mustangs stopped the Dell Rapids Quarrier six-game winning streak with a 66-59 win on Friday, February 3rd, at Tri-Valley High School. The Quarriers fell behind in late in the first quarter and were unable to recover in the game.
Tri-Valley led at the end of each quarter break in the game. The Mustangs had a one-point lead at the end of the first quarter at 12-11. They were able to extend the lead to 32-25 by halftime. Both teams scored 14 points in the third quarter, and Tri-Valley maintained their seven point lead at the end of the third quarter at 46-39. Both teams finished the fourth quarter with 20 points, and the Mustangs held on for the victory.
The Quarriers were led by Sheldon Siemonsma with 14 points in the game. Jeffrey Schuch had 12 points, eight rebounds and three assists. Tanner Heim (seven points) and Mason Peter (three points) both finished the game with six rebounds. Austin Ellingson (five points) also had three assists in the game.
Dell Rapids (11-3) will play the Madison Bulldogs in the #1 vs #2 game of the Dak-12 Conference Classic in Vermillion on Saturday, February 4th. The game can be seen on Big Sioux Media.