The Dell Rapids Quarriers continued their hot streak as they cruised to a 55-22 win over the Canton C-Hawks on Monday, February 13th, at Dell Rapids High School. The win was the eleventh in a row for Dell Rapids and their 13th out of their last 14 games. The Quarriers are now tied with the Lennox Orioles for the best regular season Dak-12 conference record at 9-1. Each team has one more conference game remaining to decide the regular season conference champion.
Dell Rapids was in complete control of the game from the start as they got out to a 7-0 lead in the first five minutes of the game. Dell Rapids went on to have a 14-4 lead after the first quarter. The Quarriers continued their solid defense in the first half has they held Canton to just two points in the second quarter, and the Quarriers led 28-6 at halftime. Dell Rapids then went on to outscore Canton 27-16 in the second half for the win.
Nine players recorded points in the game for Dell Rapids. Jayda Knuppe led the team with 11 points. Arial Hoffman finished with nine points. Kayle Hennen and Emma Paul both had eight points. Sydney Stofferahn ahd six points, Kali Graham had four points, and Tiffanie Dorale, Aspen Hansen, and Averi Pankonen all finished with three points each.
The Quarriers (15-4) will close out their four-game home stand as well as their 2016-2017 regular season when they host the Madison Bulldogs on Thursday, February 16th. The game will be broadcast on Big Sioux Media.