The Dell Rapids Quarrier boys basketball team finished the game on a 14-0 run, but ran out of time as they fell to the West Central Trojans 60-51 on the road on Monday, January 3rd.
The Quarriers did have an early lead to start the game. Dell Rapids led 7-4 with 4:30 to play in the quarter, but by the end of the quarter West Central had a 14-9 advantage. The lead grew by two points more by halftime. The Trojans led 30-23 at the break.
Dell Rapids was on the wrong end of a 10-0 run to start the third quarter. West Central pushed the lead to 40-23 with 5:45 in the quarter. The Trojans led 54-35 heading into the fourth quarter. The lead grew to 23 points at 60-37 with 5:45 left in the game. Dell Rapids then had their 14-0 run, but the comeback effort ran out of time.
The Quarriers finished the game shooting 42% (22-52) from the field, just 1-7 on three-pointers, and 46% (6-13) from the free-throw line. Dell Rapids out-rebounded the Trojans 33-26, but turned the ball over 17 times in the game.
Three players finished in double figures. Landon Ruesink had 18 points and three assists. Shane Stone ended with 12 points and five rebounds. Jack Henry had a double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds along with three steals and three assists.
Dell Rapids (3-2) will travel to Canton on Thursday, January 6th.