The Dell Rapids Quarriers extended their winning streak to five games after defeating the Garretson Blue Dragons 85-50 on Tuesday, January 19th, at Dell Rapids High School.
Garretson was within striking distance at 17-12 after the first quarter, but the Quarriers took control of the game from that point. Dell Rapids extended their lead to 13 points at halftime at 40-27. The Quarriers pushed the lead to 62-40 by the end of the third quarter, and then they outscored the Blue Dragons 23-10 in the final quarter.
Three players finished the game in double-figures for Dell Rapids. Ty Hoglund had 24 points along with five rebounds, six assists, and four steals. Sheldon Siemonsma added 13 points and two assists. Mason Peter ended the night with 11 points and eight rebounds. Tanner Heim and Carson Rentz both had eight points apiece. Sam White pulled down eight rebounds.
The Quarriers finished the night shooting 55% (35-64) from the field, 33% (7-21) from three-point area, and 89% (8-9) from the free-throw line. The team finished with 39 team rebounds, 17 assists, 11 steals, and only turned the ball over eight times.
Dell Rapids (8-1) will host Dak-12 and Region 3 rival Madison on Thursday, January 21st. The game can be seen on Big Sioux Media.