The Dell Rapids Quarriers ground out a 70-58 win over the Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies in a physical game on Saturday, January 21st, in Dell Rapids. Dell Rapids went to the free-throw line 29 times in the game.
The Huskies held a one-point 18-17 lead at the end of a back and forth first quarter. However, the Quarriers outscored the Huskies 20-10 in the second quarter for a 37-28 halftime lead. Dell Rapids was able to add another point to that lead by the end of the third quarter at 55-45. Dell Rapids outscored Elk Point-Jefferson again in the fourth quarter 15-13 for the win.
The Quarriers only shot 36% (22-61) from the field, 40% (6-15) from three-point area, and 69% (20-29). Dell Rapids also had 44 team rebounds, nine assists, eight steals, and only turned the ball over eight times.
Three players finished in double figures for Dell Rapids. Sheldon Siemonsma led the scoring attack with 20 points and also pulled down six rebounds. Jeffrey Schuch finished with another double-double, scoring 11 points and grabbing 15 rebounds. Schuch also had four blocked shots. Austin Ellingson finished with 18 points in the game, 17 of those in the first half, and also had six rebounds, three assists, and three steals. Mason Schmidt and Mason Peter both finished with seven points each.
The Quarriers have now put together a three-game winning streak and have an overall record of 8-2. Dell Rapids will travel to Vermillion on Thursday, January 26th. Big Sioux Media will have a link to the video stream from Red Eye Sports.