The Garretson Blue Dragons came to Dell Rapids and took the match against the Dell Rapids Quarriers in straight sets on Tuesday, September 24th. Garretson won by scores of 25-16, 25-12, and 25-18.
The Blue Dragons led by one point at 4-3, but went on a 10-4 run to take a 14-7 advantage in the first set. After a timeout the Quarriers pulled within three points at 16-13. Garretson, though, ended the set on a 9-3 run for the win.
The Blue Dragons carried the momentum into the second set. Garretson jumped out to an early 5-0 lead and continued to roll from there. Garretson went on to win the set 25-12.
Dell Rapids kept the third set within three-to-four points throughout much of the set. The Blue Dragons led 17-13 late in the set, and then closed out the match on a 8-5 run for the win.
Kenzie Garry finished with six kills for Dell Rapids. Mackenzie Grisham added four kills, and Emma VanRegenmorter had three. Mallory Haak and Garry both had two blocks. Gabi Rus led the team with 13 digs. Grisham finished with 11 digs, and Dezi Rus had eight digs. Sam Price tallied 16 set assists in the match.
The Quarriers will travel to Flandreau and play the Fliers on Thursday, September 26th.