After a slow start, the Dell Rapids Quarriers cruised to a 62-35 win over the Sioux Falls Christian Chargers in girls basketball action on Tuesday, December 8th, at Sioux Falls Christian High School.
The Chargers held a 16-11 lead after the first quarter, but the Quarrier defense held Sioux Falls Christian to just 19 points in the remaining three quarters of the game. Dell Rapids outscored the Chargers 15-2 in the second quarter to take a 26-18 lead at halftime. The Quarriers pushed their lead to 45-27 after the third quarter.
Mikaela Stofferahn led the Quarriers with 23 points and six rebounds. Averi Pankonen had 11 points, and Emma Paul finished with eight points and seven rebounds.
Dell Rapids (1-0) will host McCook Central/Montrose on Monday, December 14th. The game can be seen on Big Sioux Media.
JV Results:
The Quarrier JV team earned a 52-11 win over Sioux Falls Christian. Aspen Hansen had 14 points and nine rebounds. Kaylee Hennen and Kali Graham both had nine points, and Tiffanie Dorale had three assists.
C Team Results:
The Quarrier C Team also picked up a win against the Chargers. Dell Rapids won 25-13. Jayda Knuppe had 11 points, while Jenae Schoeberl finished with six points.