Photo taken and used with permission by Tammy Chamley, Dells City Journal
The Dell Rapids Quarriers, looking for their first volleyball win of the season, hosted the Tri-Valley Mustangs in a Dak-12 clash on Thursday, September 17th. The Mustangs took the close match in straight sets by scores of 25-21, 25-16, and 25-22.
Dell Rapids and Tri-Valley stayed within two or three points most of the first set. Both teams had small leads through the early and middle portions of the set. The two teams were tied at 13-13, 17-17 and 19-19 before Tri-Valley closed out the set on a 6-2 run for the win.
The second started the same as the first one. The score was tied at 5-5 before Tri-Valley went on a four-point run to take a 9-5 lead. Dell Rapids responded with five straight points of their own for a 10-9 lead. Tri-Valley broke a 13-13 tie and went on a 12-3 run to take a two set advantage over the Quarriers.
Set three was also close to start. The score was tied 5-5, but this time the Mustangs made a big run early. Tri-Valley went on a 14-3 run to take a 19-8 lead. Dell Rapids made a late run and pulled within three points at 23-20, but Tri-Valley was able to hold off the Quarrier rally and take the set 25-21 to win the match.
Kenzie Garry and Kylee Fiddelke both had seven kills. Danica Heibult finished with four kills. Sam Price finished with 17 digs and three ace serves. Garry also led the team with two blocks. Sophi Randall had 20 set assists and 13 digs.
Dell Rapids (0-5) will host the Baltic Bulldogs on Monday, September 21st. The game can be seen on Big Sioux Media.