The Dell Rapids Quarriers came up a little short against the Hamlin Chargers in the second day of the 2017 Girl State A Tournament in Brookings. Hamlin defeated Dell Rapids 53-44 sending the Quarriers to play for 7th place.
Hamlin put the Quarriers in an early hole by outscoring Dell Rapids 16-7 in the first quarter. Dell Rapids was able to cut the lead down to five at 25-20 by halftime. The Quarriers were able to take the lead with 4:29 to go in the third quarter, but the Chargers closed out the third quarter on a run to lead 43-34 heading into the final quarter. Both teams ended up scoring 10 points each in the final period.
Dell Rapids finished the game shooting 25% (11-44) from the field, 11% (2-18) from three-point area, and 69% (20-29). The Quarriers finished with 26 team rebounds, five assists, seven steals, and 11 turnovers. Hamlin shot 44% (17-39), 36% (5-14) from three-point area, and 67% (14-21) from the free-throw line.
Arial Hoffman had a team-high 14 points for Dell Rapids. Emma Paul had 10 points and seven rebounds. Jayda Knuppe added eight points and seven rebounds. Averi Pankonen had four points. Aspen Hansen and Kali Graham both had three points, and Kaylee Hennen had two points.
The Quarriers (18-6) will play Little Wound in the 7th/8th place game at 12:00 p.m. at Frost Arena to end their season.