The Dell Rapids Quarriers wrapped up their 2016-2017 regular season with a win in Lennox against the Orioles on Friday, February 17th. The Quarriers won by a score of 62-52. This was the third win in a row for Dell Rapids.
The Quarriers opened up the game with a 13-9 lead after the first quarter. They were able to push the lead to 12 points at 33-21 by halftime. Lennox, however, pulled within three points by the end of the third quarter at 41-38. Dell Rapids was able to pull away in the fourth quarter for the win.
Dell Rapids finished the game shooting 44% (22-50) from the field, 8% (1-12) from three-point area, and 68% (17-25) from the free-throw line. The Quarriers finished with 35 team rebounds, 13 assists, and eight steals.
Mason Schmidt led Dell Rapids with 16 points. Jeffrey Schuch had 15 points and eight rebounds. Mason Peter added 11 points. Sheldon Siemonsma and Austin Ellingson both had nine points each. Siemonsma also had nine rebounds and four assists. Ellingson had three assists and four steals.
Dell Rapids (16-4) will have a week off before the start of the Region 3A tournament. The tournament will begin on Tuesday, February 28th.