Tri-Valley battled through a tough first three quarters Friday, October 9th at home, but Dell Rapids built a big lead early and held on for a 41-14 Quarrier win. The game was the final home game of the season for Tri-Valley.The Mustangs were playing from behind from the opening quarter as Dell Rapids struck on a 15-yard touchdown run by Jace Brende to take a 7-0 lead. Dell Rapids added two more scores in the second quarter to make it 21-0 at halftime, including a 38-yard interception return touchdown that gave the Quarriers a major momentum boost.
The Quarriers continued to add to the lead in the third quarter, scoring twice to push the margin to 35-0. To Tri-Valley’s credit, the Mustangs kept competing and put together a pair of scoring drives in the fourth quarter. Tri-Valley got on the board with a nine-yard touchdown run by Breckyn Reiser and a two-point conversion, then Cole Hendrixson broke loose for a 65-yard touchdown run later in the quarter.
By the numbers
Tri-Valley totaled 239 yards of offense, including 144 rushing yards, and showed its best offensive rhythm in the fourth quarter.
- Cole Hendrixson led the Mustang rushing attack with 102 yards and a touchdown, highlighted by his 65-yard scoring run.
- Hayden Hansen threw for 50 yards and a touchdown, connecting with Carson Vanderwerf for an 18-yard score.
