Dell Rapids opened the game on a 9-0 run and never trailed as they got a 69-38 win over the Tri-Valley Mustangs on Thursday, February 4th at Tri-Valley High School.
The Quarriers finished the first quarter leading 24-11. The lead grew to twenty points at 40-20 by halftime. Dell Rapids continued to pull away even more in the third and fourth quarters. The Quarriers outscored Tri-Valley 16-11 in the third quarter and then held the Mustangs to just seven points in the final quarter.
Three players finished in double figure. Colin Rentz had 20 points, 10 assists, and eight rebounds. Brayden Pankonen had 15 points, four rebounds, and four steals. Connor Rentz finished with 14 points, four rebounds, two steals, and two blocks. Carter Nelson had eight points.
The Quarriers shot 47% (26-55) in the game. They were 36% (9-25) from three-point area and 73% (8-11) from the free-throw line. Dell Rapids had 17 assists on their 26 made shots in the game.
Dell Rapids (10-4) will host Mt Vernon/Plankinton on Tuesday, February 9th.