Photo taken and used with permission by Tammy Chamley, Dells City Journal
Valentine’s Day was oh so sweet for the Dell Rapids Quarrier girls basketball team. Dell Rapids continued their winning streak with a 58-43 win over the Madison Bulldogs at home. The win moves the Quarrier win streak to six straight games.
Dell Rapids was able to get some separation from Madison late in the first quarter. The Quarriers led 11-10 with just one minute to play, but they closed out the quarter on a 6-0 run for a 17-10 lead. Dell Rapids then scored the first three points of the second quarter for a 20-10 lead. Madison closed the gap to two points at 24-22 with 3:00 to go in the half, but Dell Rapids answered with the final eight points of the second quarter for a 32-22 halftime lead.
The run continued into the third quarter. Dell Rapids held Madison scoreless until the 4:45 mark while pushing the lead to 15 points at 37-22. The Quarriers were in full control of the game at this point. Dell Rapids led 46-30 after three quarters and closed out the game for the 15-point win.
Jayda Knuppe finished with a double-double scoring 20 points and grabbing 13 rebounds. Emma Paul added 12 points with six rebounds. Janae Schoeberl had eight points and 11 rebounds. Ravyn Hoffman finished with six points and six assists. Aspen Hansen had five points, six rebounds, and five assists, and Zoey Hilmoe had five points. Madison was led by Kendra Leighton with 18 points.
Dell Rapids (11-6) will travel to Aberdeen to play the Aberdeen Roncalli Cavaliers on Saturday, February 16th.