DELL RAPIDS — Tri-Valley’s night ended in a straight-set loss Friday, October 23rd, as Dell Rapids earned a 3-0 win (25-14, 25-14, 25-16) at Dell Rapids High School.
The Mustangs were playing from behind early in the first set after Dell Rapids jumped out in front and kept building separation through the middle of the set. Tri-Valley battled to stay within reach late, but the Quarriers closed out the opener 25-14.
Set two was more competitive at the start, with the teams even at 2-2 and 5-5, but Dell Rapids pulled away as the set went on and finished another 25-14 win to take a 2-0 lead.
Tri-Valley’s best push came in set three. After Dell Rapids led most of the way, the Mustangs rallied to make it a one-point set at 14-13, putting pressure on the Quarriers late. Dell Rapids responded with a strong closing run, however, and finished the match with a 25-16 win to complete the sweep.
Brooke Steineke had six kills and an ace serve. Emry Jones ended with four kills, and Dylann King added two kills.
