The Dell Rapids Quarriers hosted the Baltic Bulldogs in a Region 3A matchup on Monday, December 16th. The Quarriers grabbed the lead in the first quarter and took the win 50-38.
The Bulldogs led by three points, 8-5, with 5:40 to play in the opening quarter. Dell Rapids finished the quarter on an 11-5 run for a 16-13 lead. The Quarriers outscored Baltic 12-4 in the second quarter for a 28-17 halftime lead.
Dell Rapids opened the second half on an 8-0 run to increase the lead to 36-17 with 6:00 to play in the third quarter. The Quarriers led 40-25 with 2:00 left, but Baltic finished the third quarter on a 5-0 run to cut the lead to 40-30. The Bulldogs then scored the first two points of the fourth quarter to get the lead down to single digits, 40-32, with 6:00 to go. Dell Rapids, however, held Baltic to just six more points in the quarter to hold for the win.
Dell Rapids finished the game shooting 42% (20-48) overall, 29% (5-17) on three-point shots, and 5-9 from the free-throw line. Baltic shot 32% (13-41) overall, 35% (6-17) from three-point area, and 6-6 from the free-throw line. The Dell Rapids defense forced 22 Baltic turnovers in the game.
Karsen Paye had 16 points, six rebounds, five assists, and five steals. Tad Tjaden finished with 14 points and five rebounds. Jack Kloth added nine points, seven rebounds, and six blocked shots. Lincoln Anderson had six points and two steals. Lincoln Fersdahl added three points, four rebounds, and three assists. Jackson Peppel had two points.
