Photo taken and used with permission by Tammy Chamley
The game came down to the free throw line in Canton Thursday, January 6th between the Dell Rapids Quarriers and Canton C-Hawks. Dell Rapids made 13 of their 19 attempts, while Canton was just 4-15 in the game. The Quarriers also made enough free-throws in the closing minute of the game for a 69-66 win.
The Quarriers were able to build a lead in the first half. They ended the first quarter leading 22-16 and grew that lead to 39-30 by halftime. Dell Rapids, however, went cold in the third quarter. Canton took advantage and tied the game 44-44 with 3:25 left in the quarter. They then took the lead moments later. The C-Hawks still lead 50-48 heading into the fourth quarter. The Quarriers were able to put the third quarter behind them and scored 21 points in the final quarter to come away with the win.
Four players finished in double figures for Dell Rapids. Brayden Pankonen had 19 points, six steals, four rebounds, and three assists. Landon Ruesink had 16 points, five rebounds, three assists, and two steals. Jack Henry added 14 points, six assists, five rebounds, and two steals. Shane Stone also had 14 points along with four rebounds and two steals. Aiden Boechler had a team-high eight rebounds.
Dell Rapids (4-2) will host Sioux Falls Christian on Tuesday, January 11th.