Basketball Game Preview: Dell Rapids Quarriers vs. Flandreau Fliers

After both having extra time off, the Dell Rapids Quarriers and the Flandreau Fliers will shake off the cobwebs and face off against one another at 6:15 p.m. on Thursday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this matchup.

Last Saturday, Dell Rapids might have been a little too into the holiday spirit, gifting Deubrook an easy 58-35 win. The Quarriers have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Meanwhile, Flandreau lost to St. Mary on the road by a 49-35 margin last Saturday.

Flandreau's loss dropped their record down to 2-2. As for Dell Rapids, their defeat dropped their record down to an identical 2-2.

Dell Rapids took a serious blow against Flandreau in their previous matchup back in December of 2023, falling 66-26. Can Dell Rapids avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.