Photo taken and used with permission by Tammy Chamley
The Dell Rapids Quarrier girls basketball team kept the game close in the first half against the Tea Area Titans. Tea, however, pulled away in the second half for a 52-24 win on Friday, December 17th.
The Titans took an early lead in the opening quarter, but Dell Rapids was within eight points, 18-10, at the end of the first quarter. The Quarriers kept pace with Tea in the second quarter as both teams struggled to make shots. The Titans led 27-16 at halftime.
The third quarter was the big difference in the game. Tea outscored Dell Rapids 21-2 to make the score 48-18 heading into the final quarter. Dell Rapids outscored Tea in the fourth quarter 6-4.
The Quarriers shot 32% (11-34) from the field and just 2-12 on three-point shots. Dell Rapids did not attempt a free throw. Tea, meanwhile, shot 44% (20-45) from the field, 55% (6-11) on three-pointers, and 55% (6-11) on free-throws. The Titans also forced 31 turnovers, 19 of those on steals.
Claire Wynja had eight points, four rebounds, and two assists. Jayme Schmidt finished with four points, two rebounds, and two steals. Liz Price also had four points and three rebounds. Maggie Schmidt and Alli De Stigter both had three points each.
JV Results
Tea Area Titans JV team brought too much fire power into the Dell Rapids gym Friday night as they jumped on the Lady Quarriers JV team early and never looked back, winning 52-21. Clara Justice had eight points, four steals, and four rebounds. Shelby Welbig finished with six points and five rebounds. Elly Olson added five points and five rebounds. Kerrigan Kindopp had two points, three assists, and two steals. Regan VanZee had two rebounds, and an assist, and Adah Cavigelli grabbed two rebounds.