The Dell Rapids Quarriers dropped a match 3-1 to the Tea Area Titans on Thursday, September 11th, in Dell Rapids.
Dell Rapids took an early lead in game 1 at 5-2, but Tea ran off 10 straight points to take a 12-5 lead, and then pushed the lead to 18-7 later in the game. Dell Rapids was able to pull within five points late in the game at 24-19, but Tea was able to close out the game at 25-19.
The second game was much closer throughout the entire game. Dell Rapids led again early at 4-3, but the Titans out-scored the Quarriers 6-3 over the next few points to take a 10-6 lead. The Quarriers pulled to within two points at 9-11, but Tea again was able to push the lead to 14-9. With Tea leading 18-13, Dell Rapids was again able to get as close as two points at 17-19, but Tea pulled away with the win in game two at 25-19.
In the third game, Tea jumped out to a very early 8-1 lead. Dell Rapids battled back and was able to cut the Tea lead to 11-13. The Titans then went on a little run to extend their lead to 18-12, and that’s when Dell Rapids made their run. The Quarriers chipped away to cut the deficit to 15-18. They then pulled to within one point at 21-22. Tea scored the next two points to make the score 24-21 and force match point. However Dell Rapids scored the next five points and came back to win game three at 26-24 to force a fourth game.
Game four was back and fourth throughout the first half of the game. Tea and Dell Rapids were tied 12-12 midway through the game. Tea then went on a 10-2 run to grab a 22-14 lead, and the Titans went on to win game four 25-17 and win the match.
Dell Rapids was led by Tiffany Finkral who had six kills and nine service points in the match. Emily Boyle also added six kills. Brittany Kludt had four blocks on the night. Sarah Haak, Baily Munk and Shelby Wrage also played a great defensive match.
The Quarriers fall to 3-4 on the year. Dell Rapids will travel to Canton on Tuesday, September 16th.
JV Results:
The JV team lost two sets to zero to Tea. Megan Welbig, Hannah Welbig, Kiah Schumacher, and Kenzie Gullickson were cited for their efforts.
C-Team Results:
The C Team lost their match to Tea two sets to one. Tiffanie Dorale, Arial Hoffman, Lydia Symens, Rebecca Tiernan, and Autumn Schumaker lead the team’s efforts.