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Dell Rapids outmaneuvers Miller for third place in Class A

Miller’s Jolie Palmer, center, passes a ball as teammate Shaylee Anderberg, back center, during Saturday’s Class A third place match against Dell Rapids at the South Dakota State Volleyball Tournament at the Summit Arena in Rapid City. Photo by John Davis taken 11/18/2023
RAPID CITY - In a contest that resembled a chess match as much as a volleyball match, Dell Rapids was always one move ahead of Miller Saturday night. The Quarriers jumped in front early and then held off a late rally to claim third place in the Class A State Volleyball Tournament with a 25-15, 25-20, 25-21 victory. "They were trying to make adjustments, we were making adjustments, it became like a chess match with each team trying to better the next ball and make the better play," said Miller coach Linda DeBoer. "I think our girls were playing really well and making good adjustments, it just was that we couldn’t get over the hump. We just ran out of time." Dell Rapids forced the Rustlers to make some moves after bolting out to a 14-4 lead to start the opening set. The second set was a repeat of the first as the Quarriers again built a double-digit advantage thanks in part to their quick-strike offense. "You really have got to watch the setter and where she is going to go

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