The Dell Rapids Quarriers played the #2 St Thomas More Cavaliers at the DWU Classic in Salem on Saturday, February 12th. The game was less than 24 hours after Dell Rapids played #1 Dakota Valley.
The Quarriers had a 10-3 lead late in the first quarter, but the Cavaliers went on a 9-0 run for a 12-10 lead at the end of the quarter. Dell Rapids regained the lead at 14-13 early in the second quarter, but that was the last lead they had. St Thomas More led 25-22 at halftime. The Cavaliers extended their lead to 40-32 at the end of the third quarter. They outscored Dell Rapids 12-9 in the final quarter for the 52-41 win.
Dell Rapids was 36% (16-44) from the field, just 2-15 from three-point area, and 7-8 from the free-throw line. The Cavaliers finished 39% (20-52) shooting, 32% (7-22) on three pointers, and 5-10 from the free-throw line. The big difference in the game was second-chance points. St Thomas More had 16 offensive rebounds which turned into 11 second-chance points.
Jack Henry had 10 points, six rebounds, and four assists. Landon Ruesink finished with eight points, four rebounds, and three steals. Aiden Boechler added seven points and two rebounds. Brayden Pankonen had six points, four rebounds, three assists, and two steals. Camden Justice also had six points along with three rebounds.
Dell Rapids (12-6) will host Lennox on Friday, February 18th.