The Dell Rapids Quarriers’ 14-game winning streak was snapped on Friday, February 19th, by the Lennox Orioles. Lennox defeated the Quarriers 52-45 at Dell Rapids High School in the final regular-season home game for Dell Rapids.
The game was a close battle all game long as neither team was able to secure a large lead. Dell Rapids led by just one point at the end of first quarter at 10-9. The Quarriers were able to push their lead to four points by halftime at 26-22. The Orioles cut into the Dell Rapids lead and trailed the Quarriers 39-37 at the end of the third quarter. The Lennox defense held Dell Rapids to just six points in the final quarter, and the Orioles were able to pull away late in the game on free throws for the win.
Dell Rapids was led by Ty Hoglund with 15 points. Carson Rentz added nine points. Jacob Hinker had 20 points and 10 rebounds for Lennox.
The Quarriers (17-2) travel to White to face the Deubrook Area Dolphins their final regular season game of the year.