Dell Rapids fought the good fight in their overtime game against Dakota Valley on Friday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell to the Dakota Valley Panthers 58-53. The Quarriers haven't had much luck with the Panthers recently, as the team has come up short the last eight times they've met.
Jack Kloth
| 02/14/25 vs Dakota Valley | 6 |
| 02/06/25 @ Tri-Valley | 7 |
| 02/04/25 @ Flandreau | 2 |
| 02/01/25 vs Groton | 6 |
| 01/30/25 @ Vermillion | 5 |
| + 13 more games |
Dell Rapids' defeat came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jack Kloth, who posted 11 points along with six rebounds and six blocks. Kloth is crushing it when it comes to blocks: he's posted at least two every time he's taken the court this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Karson Paye, who went 5-for-12 en route to 14 points in addition to six boards and five assists.
Dakota Valley got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Luke Bruns out in front who went 11-for-20 to rack up 26 points and six rebounds. What's more, Bruns also posted a 67% three-point shooting accuracy, which is the highest he's achieved since back in December of 2023. Tyler Cornelson was another key player, almost dropping a double-double with nine points and nine boards.
Dell Rapids' loss dropped their record down to 10-8. As for Dakota Valley, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 12-5 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Dell Rapids will head out to face off against Lennox at 8:00 p.m. on February 21st. As for Dakota Valley, they will take on Sioux City West at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Dakota Valley knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 55 points or more in their past five contests -- so hopefully Sioux City West likes a good challenge.
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