Once the Dell Rapids Quarriers took the lead in the first quarter, they continued to cruise to a 77-58 road win over the Parker Pheasants on Monday, January 17th.
Parker delivered the initial blow in this battle taking a 9-4 lead with 5:40 in the opening quarter. The Pheasants still lead 14-12 with 2:45 left, but Dell Rapids ended the quarter on a 10-2 run for a 22-16 lead. Dell Rapids continued that momentum throughout the rest of the game. The Quarriers outscored Parker 25-16 in the second quarter to take a 47-32 lead into halftime. Dell Rapids put the game out of reach midway through the third quarter. They went on a 15-4 run to start the second half for a 62-36 lead with 3:44 to play in the third quarter. The Pheasants ended the third quarter on a 10-3 run to cut the lead to 65-46, but that was as close as they would get.
The Quarriers shot 49% (30-61) from the field, 25% (5-20) from three-point area, and 71% (12-17) from the free-throw line. Parker shot 55% (24-44) in the game, 30% (3-1) from three-point area, and 54% (7-13) from the free-throw line. Dell Rapids forced 17 Parker turnovers on 13 steals.
Five players finished in double figures for Dell Rapids. Jack Henry had 18 points, three rebounds, and three assists. Landon Ruesink had 14 points, three assists, three steals, and two rebounds. Brayden Pankonen finished with 13 points, five steals, and three rebounds. Camden Justice had 10 points and eight rebounds. Aiden Boechler also had 10 points along with three rebounds, three assists, and two blocks. Shane Stone added four points and nine rebounds.
Dell Rapids (6-2) will look to keep the winning streak going when they host Madison on Thursday, January 20th.