The Dell Rapids Quarriers held the Baltic Bulldogs to single digits in three of the four quarters on their way to a 65-32 win in the opening round of the Region 3A tournament in Dell Rapids on Tuesday, February 28th.
The Quarriers got out to an 18-10 lead by the end of the first quarter. The first quarter was the only quarter Baltic would score double figures. Dell Rapids would outscore the Bulldogs 22-8 in the second quarter for a 40-18 lead at halftime. Baltic was only able to get eight points in the third quarter as well and trailed 59-26 heading into the fourth quarter. Both teams were held to just six points each in the final period.
Dell Rapids finished the game shooting 44% (27-62) from the field, 16% (4-25) from three-point area, and 78% (7-8) from the free-throw line. They had a total of 46 rebounds in the game, 16 assists, 10 steals and only turned the ball over six times.
Four players finished in double figures led by Sheldon Siemonsma with 18 points, four assists, two steals, and two blocked shots. Jeffrey Schuch had 14 points, eight rebounds, and two steals. Mason Peter added 13 points along with eight rebounds and three assists. Mason Schmidt finished with 11 points and six rebounds. Logan Heim had a team high 12 rebounds in the game.
Dell Rapids (15-6) will face the Sioux Falls Christian Chargers on Thursday, March 2nd, at the Elmen Center. Game time will be 8:00 p.m. with the winner advancing to the Sweet 16. Madison will play Flandreau in the first game on Thursday starting at 6:30 p.m. Both games will be broadcast on Big Sioux Media.