The Dell Rapids Quarrier girls basketball team faced a tough road game on Tuesday, February 8th. The Quarriers traveled to Mt Vernon to play the Mt Vernon/Plankinton Titans. The Titans, one of the top teams in Class A, defeated Dell Rapids 63-33.
Dell Rapids held tough in the opening quarter. Mt Vernon/Plankinton got a little more separation by the end of the first quarter and led 17-8. The Titan offense scored 21 points in the second quarter and extended their lead to 38-16 at halftime. The two offenses struggled to find rhythm in the third quarter. The teams combined for just 13 total points, and the Titans led 46-21 heading into the fourth quarter.
The Quarriers shot 25% (13-51) in the game, 12% (3-26) from three-point area, and 4-8 from the free-throw line. The Titans finished 54% (28-52) shooting, 3-8 from three-point area, and 4-11 from the free-throw line.
Alli De Stigter had a team-high eight points along with four rebounds and two assists. Jenna Miller had five points, three rebounds, and three steals. Jayme Schmidt finished with four points and six rebounds. Maggie Schmidt also had four points along with two rebounds. Claire Wynja had three points and six rebounds. Zoey Hilmoe and Elly Olson both had three points as well.
Dell Rapids (3-16) will finish the regular season at Dakota Valley on Friday, February 11th.
JV Results
After a sluggish first quarter to start the JV contest, the Quarrier defense put a strangle hold on their hosts en route to a 38-24 win. A very active and tenacious defense held Mt Vernon/Plankinton to only four points in the second and third quarters, while building a 22-15 lead going into the fourth period. Solid team defense created several easy scoring opportunities as Dell rapids put the game out of reach scoring 18 points in the final quarter. The win improves the JV record to 9-8 heading into their final game of the season Friday night at Dakota Valley.
Miller had 21 points, three steals and one assist. Clara Justice had six points, eight rebounds, two steals, and an assist. Olson finished with four points, three rebounds, three steals, and an assist. Kerrigan Kindopp had three points, two rebounds, four steals, and two assists. Taylor Schmidt and Tori Malsam both had two points each. Shelby Welbig finished with six rebounds, four steals, and two assists.