The Dell Rapids Quarrier boys basketball team had some missed opportunities in Baltic on Monday, December 11th. The Quarriers had multiple missed shots under the basket throughout the night and shot just 3-16 from the free-throw line in a 49-58 loss to the Bulldogs.
Baltic held a 14-11 lead after the first quarter of play. Dell Rapids gained some momentum in the second quarter and held a 25-24 lead at halftime. The Quarriers were leading 27-24 with 6:30 to play when they had a steal and a break-away layup opportunity. The shot missed, and Baltic got the rebound. That sparked momentum for the Bulldogs. Baltic outscored Dell Rapids 15-5 the rest of the quarter for a 39-32 lead.
The Quarriers got within four points, 43-39, with 5:23 to play in the game. The Bulldogs started to pull away and outscored the Quarriers 15-10 the rest of the game.
Dell Rapids were 35% (20-57) shooting and 37% (6-16) from three-point area. Baltic shot 49% (24-49) from the field overall, 28% (5-18) on three-point attempts, and 31% (5-16) from the free-throw line.
Jack Henry had 21 points, four rebounds, and two steals. Tad Tjaden finished with 16 points, five rebounds, and five steals.
