The Dell Rapids Quarrier boys basketball team got back into the win column with an 80-48 win over the Canton C-Hawks on Tuesday, February 2nd, in Dell Rapids. The Quarriers opened up the game on a 13-0 run, and held a 17-2 lead before ending the first quarter ahead 19-5. Canton settled down in the second quarter and pulled within seven points after an 11-4 run. The Quarriers responded and ended the first half leading 36-24.
The Dell Rapids offense found their rhythm in the third quarter as they went on a 18-6 run through most of the quarter. The big shot for the Quarriers came when Zane Schumaker hit a deep three-pointer at the buzzer to give Dell Rapids a 59-35 lead at the end of the third quarter. The Quarriers kept cruising offensively in the fourth quarter on their way to the win.
The Quarriers had a much improved offensive night from their last game, as Dell Rapids shot 59% (34-58) from the field, 29% (4-14) from the three-point area, and 67% (8-12) from the free-throw line. They had 45 team rebounds, 21 assists on 34 made shots, six steals and turned the ball over 15 times.
Dell Rapids had three players in double figures, including two players with 20 points each. Riley Schmidt and Ty Hoglund each finished the game with 20 points. Hoglund also had eight rebounds and six assists. Schmidt had four rebounds and three assists. Ben Hammer finished the night with 10 points, six rebounds, two assists, and two blocked shots. Sam White had eight points and four rebounds. Tanner Heim added six points and seven points off the bench. Schumaker ended the game with five points, seven rebounds, and four assists.
Dell Rapids improves to 11-1 overall and 7-1 in the Dak-12. The Quarriers will travel to Tri-Valley High School to take on the Mustangs on Friday, February 6th. The game will be webcast on Big Sioux Media.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final | |
| Canton | 5 | 19 | 11 | 13 | 48 |
| Dell Rapids | 19 | 17 | 23 | 21 | 80 |
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