Photo taken and used with permission by Tammy Chamley
The Dell Rapids Quarriers cruised to a straight set win over the Canton C-Hawks at home on Tuesday, September 14th. Dell Rapids won by set scores of 25-12, 25-20, and 25-13. It was just the second home match of the season and the second time Dell Rapids has defeated Canton this year.
In the opening set, the first half was a close battle. The two teams were tied 10-10, but that’s when the Quarriers caught fire. Dell Rapids scored nine straight points to build a 19-10 lead and finished the set with a 25-12 win.
The second set was a bit closer. Neither team was able to build a lead of more than two or three points early. The score was tied 13-13, but Dell Rapids then scored seven straight points for a 20-13 lead. Canton pulled within four at 23-19, but Dell Rapids finished the set with a 25-20 win.
The Quarriers continued to ride the momentum in the third set. Once again they turned a slim 13-11 lead into a 10-point lead with eight straight points. Dell Rapids closed out the third set at 25-13 to win the match.
Sophi Randall finished the match with eight kills, four blocks, four digs, and seven set assists. Kenzie Garry had seven kills, two blocks, and seven digs. JoJo Henry had five kills, eight ace serves, and nine digs. Riley Hill had a team-high 12 set assists, along with eight digs, two kills, and an ace serve. Clara Justice had two kills and two blocks.
Dell Rapids will travel to Tri-Valley on Thursday, September 16th.