Photo taken and used with permission by Tammy Chamley
Dell Rapids jumped out to an early lead, but the Tea Area Titans took the win 67-57 against the Quarriers on Friday, December 17th.
The Quarriers got out to a quick 9-0 lead in the first three minutes of the game. They led by 10 points by the end of the first quarter, 16-6. The Titans, however, came roaring back in the second quarter. Tea scored 23 points in the second quarter and cut the lead to just one point by halftime. Dell Rapids went to the locker room leading 30-29.
Tea’s defense continued to hold Dell Rapids in check in the second half. The Titans took the lead in the third quarter and held a 47-44 advantage heading into the fourth quarter. Tea outscored Dell Rapids 20-13 in the final quarter for the win.
The Quarriers shot 51% (22-43) from the field, but just 30% (6-20) from three-point area. They were also only 47% (7-15) from the free-throw line. Titans were 43% (24-56) from the field, 33% (9-27) from three-point area, and 63% (10-16) from the free-throw line.
Brayden Pankonen had 28 points, two rebounds, and two assists to lead Dell Rapids. Jack Henry had 10 points, seven rebounds, and two steals. Aiden Boechler added seven points and six rebounds, and Shane Stone had seven points and two rebounds.
Dell Rapids (1-1) will be on a break until Tuesday, December 28th. The Quarriers will play the Milbank Bulldogs in a girls and boys doubleheader.