The Dell Rapids Quarriers won their fifth game in a row with a 67-45 win over the Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies on Saturday, January 21st, in Dell Rapids. This was also the Quarriers’ seventh win out of their last eight games.
After a 10-10 tie with 2:15 to go in the first quarter, the Quarriers closed out the quarter on a 6-2 run to grab a 16-12 lead at end of the quarter. The Quarriers would continue to expand on the lead from that forward. Dell Rapids extended the lead to 28-22 at halftime. The Quarrier offense picked up in the third quarter scoring 20 points. Dell Rapids was able to push the lead to 48-34 by the end of the third quarter. Dell Rapids then outscored Elk Point-Jefferson 19-11 in the final quarter on their way to the victory.
Four players scored in double figures for the Quarriers. Emma Paul led all scorers with 17 points. Arial Hoffman finished the game with 14 points, Jayda Knuppe tallied 13 points in the contest, and Kaylee Henned added 11 points.
The Quarriers (9-4) travel to Vermillion to play the Tanagers in a double header. Big Sioux Media will have a link to the webcast by Red Eye Sports.