Tea Area outscored the Dell Rapids Quarriers 10-1 in the final 5:07 of the game to earn a come-from-behind win 48-45 on Friday, December 18th, in Dell Rapids.
The Quarriers led early in the ball game taking a 15-8 lead after the first quarter. The Titans scored the first seven points of the second quarter to tie the game at 15-15. The game was tied again 18-18 with 2:00 to go in the second quarter. Dell Rapids finished the half on a 4-1 run to lead 22-19 at halftime.
Tea Area took the lead with 4:00 to go in the third quarter 30-28. Both teams traded baskets until Dell Rapids regained the lead at 36-35 at the end of the quarter. The Titans scored the first three points of the fourth quarter to jump ahead 38-36, but Dell Rapids went on a 8-0 run to put the Quarriers in front 44-38 with 5:00 to play in the game. That’s when the Titans made their final run of the game for the win.
Mikaela Stofferahn led Dell Rapids with 19 points. Emma Paul added 10 points. Karlee McKinney had a game-high 29 points for the Titans.
Dell Rapids (1-2) will play Deubrook Area on Saturday, December 19th, in Colman at the Entringer Classic. The game can be seen on Big Sioux Media.