Photo taken and used with permission by Tammy Chamley
The Deubrook Dolphins spoiled the homecoming match for the Dell Rapids Quarriers on Tuesday, October 12th in Dell Rapids. The Dolphins defeated the Quarriers in straight sets by scores of 25-16, 25-23, and 25-23.
Deubrook jumped out to an early 6-1 lead in the opening set. The lead grew to eight points at 15-7 before the Quarriers got within two points at 16-14. Deubrook stopped the Dell Rapids rally and finished the set on a 9-2 run for the win.
The second set started back and forth, and the score was tied 8-8. The Dolphins then went on a 6-0 run for a 14-8 lead. Dell Rapids battled to get within a point at 23-22, but the Dolphins were able to finish the set with a 25-23 win.
The Dolphins got out to another quick 4-0 lead to start the third set. Dell Rapids then went on a 5-0 run after trailing 6-3 for an 8-6 lead. After that point neither team had a lead of more than two points. The set was tied multiple times late and was tied 23-23. Deubrook then scored the final two points for the match win.
Sophi Randall had six kills. Kenzie Garry, JoJo Henry, and Lauryn Kloth all had five kills each. Riley Hill and Randall both ended with two ace serves. Randall had a team-high four blocks. Garry and Kloth both had two blocks. Three players finished with 10 digs – Hill, Henry, and Randall. Garry had eight digs, and Lexi Ingalls had six. Randall finished with 12 set assists, and Hill had 10.
Dell Rapids (12-11) will play in the Dak-12 Conference Tournament in Tea on Saturday, October 16th.