After a tough overtime loss last night, the Dell Rapids Quarrier girls rebounded with a 53-42 win over the Tea Area Titans on Tuesday, January 10th, in Tea. This was the sixth of seven straight road games for the Quarriers.
Dell Rapids was able to get a 12-point lead built in the first half as the Quarriers held a 34-22 lead at halftime. However, the Titans cut the lead in half by the end of the third quarter by holding Dell Rapids to only five third quarter points. Dell Rapids led 39-33 heading into the final quarter. Tea Area was able to cut the lead to five points, but Dell Rapids pushed it back to nine with 4:22 to go in the game. The Quarriers were able to maintain that lead throughout the remainder of the quarter for the win.
Three players finished in double figures for Dell Rapids in the game. Kali Graham led the way with 16 points. Emma Paul finished with 13 points, and Jayda Knuppe added 11 points.
The Quarriers (5-4) will play Flandreau at the Hanson Classic in Mitchell on Saturday, January 14th. Tip-off is scheduled for about 11:30 a.m.