The Dell Rapids Quarrier boys basketball team got a big win at home over the Sioux Falls Christian Chargers on Tuesday, January 11th. The Quarriers ended the game on an 11-2 run for a 66-57 win.
Dell Rapids led for most of the game. The Quarriers led 16-13 at the end of the first quarter. Holding just a one point lead, 23-22, with 4:00 to go in the second quarter, Dell Rapids ended the half on a 13-4 run for a 36-26 halftime lead. The Chargers cut into that gap throughout the third quarter. Dell Rapids held just a 48-44 lead heading into the final quarter. Sioux Falls Christian finally got the game tied 55-55 with two minutes to play, but Dell Rapids went on an 11-2 run for the victory.
The Quarriers shot 54% (20-37) from the field, 63% (10-16) on three pointers, and 80% (16-20) from the free-throw line. The Chargers were 37% (21-57) shooting in the game, 14% (2-14) from three-point area, and 68% (13-19) from the free-throw line.
Brayden Pankonen had 21 points, four rebounds, and two assists. Jack Henry had 16 points, four rebounds, three assists, two steals, and two blocks. Landon Ruesink added nine points, five rebounds, and five assists. Camden Justice finished with eight points. Shane Stone had six points, and Aiden Boechler had five points.
Dell Rapids (5-2) will travel to Parker on Monday, January 17th.