The Baltic Bulldogs suffered a season-ending loss to the Dell Rapids Quarriers in the second round of the Region 3A tournament on Friday, March 1st. The Quarriers pulled away late in the game for a 77-56 victory.
Both offenses shot well, and the first quarter ended with Dell Rapids leading 23-18. Baltic played within a point of the Quarriers in the second quarter, and the Quarriers led 41-35 at halftime. The Bulldogs were within four points, 47-43, with 4:00 to go in the third quarter. Dell Rapids then went on an 11-0 run over the next two minutes for a 58-43 lead. The Quarriers led 60-46 at the end of the quarter. Baltic never got any closer than 13 points, 60-47, after a made free throw right away in the fourth quarter.
Baltic shot 44% (19-43) overall in the game, 29% (6-21) from three-point area, and 63% (12-19) from the free-throw line. Dell Rapids finished the game shooting 46% (30-66) overall, 27% (6-22) on three-point shots, and 65% (11-17) from the free-throw line.
Jack Erickson finished with 19 points and seven rebounds. Beau Breece had 13 points, two rebounds, and two assists. Kellen Artz added 12 points, nine rebounds, and two blocked shots. Blake Hookie ended with six points.
The Bulldogs finish the season with a 14-8 overall record.
