The Dell Rapids Quarriers ended their season with a win and placed 7th at the 2016 Girls State A Tournament in Watertown on Saturday, March 12th. The Quarriers defeated McLaughlin 71-62. The game was back-and-forth throughout its entirety.
Dell Rapids had an early 13-12 lead at the end of the first quarter. Both teams scored over 20 points in the second quarter, and it was McLaughlin that held a one-point lead of 34-33 at halftime. Dell Rapids regained the lead late in the third quarter and led 50-48 by quarter’s end. The Quarriers pushed their lead to 60-50 midway through the quarter, but McLaughlin tied the game at 62-62 after a 12-2 run late in the quarter. The Quarriers answered with a 9-0 run to close out the game for the win.
Four players scored in double-figures for Dell Rapids. Mikaela Stofferahn finished with 21 points, nine rebounds, and two assists. Arial Hoffman had 14 points, eight rebounds, and four assists. Lindsey Morris scored 13 points and had four assists. Emma Paul added 10 points along with six rebounds. Kali Graham finished with eight points, and Kaylee Hennen had five points. Sami Reider dished out three assists in the game.
Dell Rapids finishes the 2015-2016 season with a 15-10 record and a 7th place finish.