Photo courtesy of Rhonda Rentz
Staring the game on a 10-0 run was enough for the Dell Rapids Quarriers to get a Dak XII Conference win over the Madison Bulldogs on Thursday, January 17th in Madison. Dell Rapids held on to beat the Quarriers 68-65.
Dell Rapids started the game on the 10-0 run and led by as many as 15 points in the first quarter. Madison cut the lead to single digits by the end of the first quarter at 23-16. The Bulldogs cut into the lead a little more in the second quarter, and Dell Rapids led by just five points at a score of 36-31. The two teams played even basketball much of the second half as Dell Rapids never let go of the lead. The Quarriers led 52-45 heading into the fourth quarter. Even though Madison outscored Dell Rapids 20-16 in the final quarter, Dell Rapids held on for the win.
The Quarriers finished the game shooting 49% (27-55) from the field, 26% (5-19) from three-point area, and 47% (9-19) from the free-throw line. Madison was 41% (26-63) from the field, 50% (10-20) from three-point area, and 60% (3-5) from the free-throw line. The Quarriers out-rebounded Madison 39-31 in the game. Dell Rapids also had a 14 turnovers, nine team assists, and five steals.
All five starters for Dell Rapids finished in double figures. Colin Rentz had 17 points, nine rebounds, four assists, and two steals. Logan Ellingson had 16 points and two steals. Logan Heim finished with 12 points and 15 rebounds. Drew Van Regenmorter tallied 12 points, seven rebounds, and three assists. Connor Rentz added 11 points and two assists.
Dell Rapids (5-3) will host another Dax XII opponent on Saturday, January 19th. The Quarriers will host Elk Point-Jefferson as part of a girls and boys double-header. Both games can be seen on Big Sioux Media.