Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media, Author at Big Sioux Media Sports Network

Mustang Wrestling Finishes Season at State

February 28, 2021 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The Tri-Valley Mustang wrestlers had six wrestlers finish their season at the 2021 South Dakota State B Wrestling Tournament in Rapid City February 25th – 27th.

Porter Jensen earned a consolation round win over Chase Yellowhawk (Sully Buttes) and finished the tournament 1-2. Brody Dybvig, Landon Reiser, Isaac Nehlich, Alex Andresen, and Ethan Nehlich all participated.

Individual Results

B-120: Brody Dybvig (18-14) place is unknown and scored 0.0 team points.
- Champ. Round 1 – Ryker Peterson (Philip Area) 25-11 won by decision over Brody Dybvig (Tri-Valley) 18-14 (Dec 7-2)
- Cons. Round 1 – Jacob Fehlman (Redfield Area) 30-20 won by decision over Brody Dybvig (Tri-Valley) 18-14 (Dec 3-1)

B-132: Landon Reiser (10-9) place is unknown and scored 0.0 team points.
- Champ. Round 1 – Andy Meyer (Canton) 35-5 won by fall over Landon Reiser (Tri-Valley) 10-9 (Fall 0:53)
- Cons. Round 1 – Braden Weiss (Hill City) 30-13 won by decision over Landon Reiser (Tri-Valley) 10-9 (Dec 6-0)

B-138: Porter Jensen (35-17) place is unknown and scored 2.5 team points.

- Champ. Round 1 – Carter Lenz (Kimball/White Lake/Platte-Geddes) 28-9 won by decision over Porter Jensen (Tri-Valley) 35-17 (Dec 6-2)
- Cons. Round 1 – Porter Jensen (Tri-Valley) 35-17 won by tech fall over Chase Yellowhawk (Sully Buttes) 14-10 (TF-1.5 3:31 (15-0))
- Cons. Round 2 – Alec Dobson (Kingsbury Co) 30-10 won by decision over Porter Jensen (Tri-Valley) 35-17 (Dec 6-2)

B-182: Isaac Nehlich (27-19) place is unknown and scored 0.0 team points.
- Champ. Round 1 – Jacobi Krouse (McCook Central/Montrose) 43-7 won by fall over Isaac Nehlich (Tri-Valley) 27-19 (Fall 5:07)
- Cons. Round 1 – Keaton Bissonnette (Hot Springs) 26-11 won by tech fall over Isaac Nehlich (Tri-Valley) 27-19 (TF-1.5 3:25 (18-2))

B-195: Alex Andresen (28-20) place is unknown and scored 0.0 team points.

- Champ. Round 1 – Cody Donnelly (Philip Area) 30-0 won by fall over Alex Andresen (Tri-Valley) 28-20 (Fall 1:43)
- Cons. Round 1 – Austin Hoiten (McCook Central/Montrose) 36-14 won by decision over Alex Andresen (Tri-Valley) 28-20 (Dec 1-0)

B-220: Ethan Nehlich (34-9) placed 8th and scored 7.0 team points.

- Champ. Round 1 – Levi Wieman (Parker) 27-26 won by fall over Ethan Nehlich (Tri-Valley) 34-9 (Fall 5:38)
- Cons. Round 1 – Ethan Nehlich (Tri-Valley) 34-9 won by fall over Teigen Hadrick (Faulkton Area) 18-20 (Fall 1:27)
- Cons. Round 2 – Ethan Nehlich (Tri-Valley) 34-9 won by fall over Grady Fey (Redfield Area) 38-9 (Fall 4:12)
- Cons. Round 3 – Clayton Smith (Marion/Freeman) 30-11 won by fall over Ethan Nehlich (Tri-Valley) 34-9 (Fall 3:19)
- 7th Place Match – Levi Wieman (Parker) 27-26 won by disqualification over Ethan Nehlich (Tri-Valley) 34-9 (DQ)

West Central has Four Place Winners at State Wrestling

February 28, 2021 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The West Central Trojan wrestling team had four wrestlers place at the 2021 South Dakota State A Wrestling Tournament in Rapid City February 25th – 27th.

Chandler Carda had a fourth place finish in the 106-pound division. Carda won his first two rounds, but then fell to Hayden Schroeder (Vermillion) in the semifinal round. Carda won his next consolation match over Nolan Miles (Brookings) to advance to the 3rd/4th place match. Rayden Zens (Aberdeen Central) got a 6-4 decision win over Carda.

Robby Edberg also had a fourth place finish in the 145-pound weight class. Edberg won his opening round match, but lost to Tyson Johnson (Pierre) in the quarterfinals. Edberg won three straight consolation round matches over Blessing Taniah (SF Washington), Soren Aadland (Harrisburg), and Bryan Roselles (RC Stevens). Edberg fell to Zach McKee (Dell Rapdis) in the 3rd/4th place match.

Justin Zirpel had an eighth place finish in the 160-pound class. Zirpel had an opening round win over Graydon Bakke (RC Central), but lost in his quarterfinal match to Wren Jacobs (Sturgis). Zirpel won his first consolation round match, but last his second one to put him in the 7th/8th place match. Graydon Bakke (RC Central) got an 11-4 decision win in their second meeting of the tournament.

Allison Foote took fourth place in the inaugural girls state tournament in 2021. Foote started the tournament with a win over Danica Miller (Harrisburg). Brooke Otte (Lennox) pinned Foote, but she bounced back with a pin of Madison Holmes (Aberdeen Central) to put her into the 3rd/4th place match. Maria Larson (SF Lincoln) got the win over Foote in that match.

Jude Jarding, Chet Carda, Wyatt Nielsen, and Gabe Gebhardt all finished 1-2 on the weekend. Keaton Vessells finished 0-2.

The Trojans finished 15th as a team with a total of 50.0 points.

Individual Results

A-106: Chandler Carda (30-8) placed 4th and scored 15.0 team points.

Champ. Round 1 – Chandler Carda (West Central) 30-8 won by fall over Wiley Elwood (Chamberlain) 11-20 (Fall 1:34)
Quarterfinal – Chandler Carda (West Central) 30-8 won by major decision over Evan Eckholm (RC Stevens) 23-12 (MD 17-6)
Semifinal – Hayden Schroeder (Vermillion) 36-2 won by decision over Chandler Carda (West Central) 30-8 (Dec 8-3)
Cons. Semi – Chandler Carda (West Central) 30-8 won by decision over Nolan Miles (Brookings) 30-7 (Dec 10-4)
3rd Place Match – Rayden Zens (Aberdeen Central) 38-7 won by decision over Chandler Carda (West Central) 30-8 (Dec 6-4)

A-113: Jude Jarding (18-19) place is unknown and scored 2.0 team points.

Champ. Round 1 – Jack Schoenhard (RC Stevens) 36-2 won by fall over Jude Jarding (West Central) 18-19 (Fall 0:17)
Cons. Round 1 – Jude Jarding (West Central) 18-19 won by major decision over Jacob Johnson (Milbank) 15-16 (MD 11-3)
Cons. Round 2 – Mason Schrempp (Aberdeen Central) 29-14 won by decision over Jude Jarding (West Central) 18-19 (Dec 6-2)

A-126: Keaton Vessells (16-10) place is unknown and scored 0.0 team points.

Champ. Round 1 – Trason Oehme (Brandon Valley) 26-0 won by fall over Keaton Vessells (West Central) 16-10 (Fall 0:51)
Cons. Round 1 – Isaac Henry (Madison) 30-10 won by tech fall over Keaton Vessells (West Central) 16-10 (TF-1.5 5:00 (16-0))

A-145: Robby Edberg (29-7) placed 4th and scored 18.0 team points.

Champ. Round 1 – Robby Edberg (West Central) 29-7 won by fall over Kaiser Ruth (Huron) 20-10 (Fall 1:03)
Quarterfinal – Tyson Johnson (Pierre) 31-4 won by fall over Robby Edberg (West Central) 29-7 (Fall 5:20)
Cons. Round 2 – Robby Edberg (West Central) 29-7 won by major decision over Blessing Taniah (SF Washington) 24-9 (MD 13-2)
Cons. Round 3 – Robby Edberg (West Central) 29-7 won by major decision over Soren Aadland (Harrisburg) 28-25 (MD 11-0)
Cons. Semi – Robby Edberg (West Central) 29-7 won by injury default over Bryan Roselles (RC Stevens) 30-13 (Inj. 1:00)
3rd Place Match – Zach McKee (Dell Rapids) 30-6 won by decision over Robby Edberg (West Central) 29-7 (Dec 9-4)

A-152: Chet Carda (18-17) place is unknown and scored 1.0 team points.

Champ. Round 1 – Bailey Badwound (Spearfish) 36-10 won by fall over Chet Carda (West Central) 18-17 (Fall 1:26)
Cons. Round 1 – Chet Carda (West Central) 18-17 won by decision over Jess Englert (Madison) 8-24 (Dec 7-0)
Cons. Round 2 – Tucker Vilhauer (Mitchell) 30-12 won by fall over Chet Carda (West Central) 18-17 (Fall 2:23)

A-160: Justin Zirpel (30-9) placed 8th and scored 8.0 team points.

Champ. Round 1 – Justin Zirpel (West Central) 30-9 won by fall over Graydon Bakke (RC Central) 28-15 (Fall 3:07)
Quarterfinal – Wren Jacobs (Sturgis) 25-1 won by decision over Justin Zirpel (West Central) 30-9 (Dec 6-0)
Cons. Round 2 – Justin Zirpel (West Central) 30-9 won by fall over Tyson Hage (Vermillion) 23-16 (Fall 3:57)
Cons. Round 3 – Tyson Degen (Mitchell) 30-8 won by major decision over Justin Zirpel (West Central) 30-9 (MD 15-5)
7th Place Match – Graydon Bakke (RC Central) 28-15 won by decision over Justin Zirpel (West Central) 30-9 (Dec 11-4)

A-170: Wyatt Nielsen (16-14) place is unknown and scored 3.0 team points.

Champ. Round 1 – Samuel Calvert (Aberdeen Central) 33-14 won by fall over Wyatt Nielsen (West Central) 16-14 (Fall 3:10)
Cons. Round 1 – Wyatt Nielsen (West Central) 16-14 won by fall over Gunnar Geib (Belle Fourche) 15-31 (Fall 2:10)
Cons. Round 2 – Ryan Hirschkorn (Harrisburg) 44-7 won by fall over Wyatt Nielsen (West Central) 16-14 (Fall 2:30)

A-182: Gabe Gebhardt (18-16) place is unknown and scored 3.0 team points.

Champ. Round 1 – Hunter Stambach (Cheyenne-Eagle Butte/Dupree) 27-6 won by fall over Gabe Gebhardt (West Central) 18-16 (Fall 4:38)
Cons. Round 1 – Gabe Gebhardt (West Central) 18-16 won by forfeit over David Miller (RC Central) 13-24 (For.)
Cons. Round 2 – Nolan Archer (Brookings) 27-9 won by fall over Gabe Gebhardt (West Central) 18-16 (Fall 0:24)

Girls A – 275: Allison Foote (2-2) placed 4th and scored 0.0 team points.

Quarterfinal – Allison Foote (West Central) 2-2 won by fall over Danica Miller (Harrisburg) 0-2 (Fall 0:56)
Semifinal – Brooke Otte (Lennox) 2-1 won by fall over Allison Foote (West Central) 2-2 (Fall 1:07)
Cons. Semi – Allison Foote (West Central) 2-2 won by fall over Madison Holmes (Aberdeen Central) 0-2 (Fall 1:24)
3rd Place Match – Maria Larson (Sf Lincoln) 3-1 won by fall over Allison Foote (West Central) 2-2 (Fall 3:13)

Vogel Wins State Title, Two Others Place at State for Quarrier Wrestling

February 28, 2021 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Jacob Vogel became the second wrestler in Dell Rapids Quarrier program history to win an individual state title. Vogel took home the 132-pound title at the 2021 South Dakota State A Wrestling Tournament in Rapid City February 25th – 27th.

Vogel won his opening round over Nick Roob (Vermillion) by a 7-0 decision. He had a pin (2:37) of Peyton Tryon (Harrisburg) in the quarterfinals. In the semifinal round, Vogel earned a 7-2 decision over Kahlor Hindman (Pierre). The championship match, held Saturday, February 27th, saw Vogel get a 7-2 decision over Alex Mentzer (Brandon Valley). Vogel finished his season with a 40-3 record. Vogel’s title comes seven years after Leon Maxwell won the first individual title for Dell Rapids in 2014.

Two other wrestlers also placed in this year’s state tournament.

Andrew Weiland placed fifth in the 113-pound class. Weiland won his opening round match against Beau Peters (Sturgis), but fell to Josh Hoffman (Spearfish) in the quarterfinals. Weiland battled back through the consolation bracket, going 3-1 the rest of the tournament, to take 5th place.

Zach McKee had a third place finish in the 145-pound weight class. McKee had wins in the first two rounds over Morgan Sandal (Douglas) and Ian Johnson (Watertown), both by pins. Tyson Johnson (Pierre) defeated McKee by a fall (3:02) in the semifinals, but McKee bounced back. He pinned (0:52) Nate Sprenkle (O’Gorman) and then earned a 9-4 decision over Robby Edberg (West Central) to take third place.

Brayden Gee finished 1-2 on the weekend. Weston Mason, Quinn Carr, and Sam Cavigielli all finished 0-2 at the state tournament.

Dell Rapids finished 13th as a team with 58.5 points on the weekend. Brandon Valley finished first with 188.0 points. Rapid City Stevens was second with 166.5 points, and Pierre was third with 144.0 points.

Individual Results

A-113: Andrew Weiland (34-12) placed 5th and scored 11.5 team points.

Champ. Round 1 – Andrew Weiland (Dell Rapids) 34-12 won by major decision over Beau Peters (Sturgis) 25-13 (MD 9-0)
Quarterfinal – Josh Hoffman (Spearfish) 40-8 won by decision over Andrew Weiland (Dell Rapids) 34-12 (Dec 4-0)
Cons. Round 2 – Andrew Weiland (Dell Rapids) 34-12 won by tech fall over Eliot Ellenbecker (Sf Lincoln) 16-19 (TF-1.5 3:42 (16-0))
Cons. Round 3 – Andrew Weiland (Dell Rapids) 34-12 won in tie breaker – 1 over Logan Brown (RC Central) 24-23 (TB-1 6-4)
Cons. Semi – Carter Ractliffe (Harrisburg) 29-13 won by decision over Andrew Weiland (Dell Rapids) 34-12 (Dec 11-5)
5th Place Match – Andrew Weiland (Dell Rapids) 34-12 won by decision over Mason Schrempp (Aberdeen Central) 29-14 (Dec 6-2)

A-132: Jacob Vogel (40-3) placed 1st and scored 24.0 team points.

Champ. Round 1 – Jacob Vogel (Dell Rapids) 40-3 won by decision over Nick Roob (Vermillion) 26-10 (Dec 7-0)
Quarterfinal – Jacob Vogel (Dell Rapids) 40-3 won by fall over Peyton Tryon (Harrisburg) 22-14 (Fall 2:37)
Semifinal – Jacob Vogel (Dell Rapids) 40-3 won by decision over Kahlor Hindman (Pierre) 29-10 (Dec 7-2)
1st Place Match – Jacob Vogel (Dell Rapids) 40-3 won by decision over Alex Mentzer (Brandon Valley) 38-3 (Dec 7-2)

A-145: Zach McKee (30-6) placed 3rd and scored 20.0 team points.

Champ. Round 1 – Zach McKee (Dell Rapids) 30-6 won by fall over Morgan Sandal (Douglas) 14-23 (Fall 1:13)
Quarterfinal – Zach McKee (Dell Rapids) 30-6 won by fall over Ian Johnson (Watertown) 22-20 (Fall 2:26)
Semifinal – Tyson Johnson (Pierre) 31-4 won by fall over Zach McKee (Dell Rapids) 30-6 (Fall 3:02)
Cons. Semi – Zach McKee (Dell Rapids) 30-6 won by fall over Nate Sprenkle (O`Gorman) 27-15 (Fall 0:52)
3rd Place Match – Zach McKee (Dell Rapids) 30-6 won by decision over Robby Edberg (West Central) 29-7 (Dec 9-4)

A-160: Weston Mason (30-14) place is unknown and scored 0.0 team points.

Champ. Round 1 – Payton DeWitt (Douglas) 25-11 won by decision over Weston Mason (Dell Rapids) 30-14 (Dec 3-1)
Cons. Round 1 – Tyson Hage (Vermillion) 23-16 won by fall over Weston Mason (Dell Rapids) 30-14 (Fall 5:42)

A-170: Brayden Gee (18-5) place is unknown and scored 4.0 team points.

Champ. Round 1 – Brayden Gee (Dell Rapids) 18-5 won by fall over Tanner VanScoy (RC Stevens) 20-14 (Fall 0:22)
Quarterfinal – Reese Jacobs (Sturgis) 33-0 won by fall over Brayden Gee (Dell Rapids) 18-5 (Fall 4:24)
Cons. Round 2 – Landin Winter (RC Central) 23-12 won by fall over Brayden Gee (Dell Rapids) 18-5 (Fall 4:28)

A-195: Quinn Carr (26-21) place is unknown and scored 0.0 team points.

Champ. Round 1 – Noah Hutmacher (Chamberlain) 37-11 won by fall over Quinn Carr (Dell Rapids) 26-21 (Fall 1:14)
Cons. Round 1 – Jaxon Morrison (RC Central) 22-24 won by fall over Quinn Carr (Dell Rapids) 26-21 (Fall 4:06)

A-220: Sam Cavigielli (7-14) place is unknown and scored 0.0 team points.

Champ. Round 1 – Regan Bollweg (Pierre) 26-0 won by fall over Sam Cavigielli (Dell Rapids) 7-14 (Fall 0:30)
Cons. Round 1 – Gunner Ristau (Chamberlain) 32-18 won by injury default over Sam Cavigielli (Dell Rapids) 7-14 (Inj. 1:11)

Winning Streak Snapped for Mustang Boys

February 28, 2021 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The Tri-Valley Mustangs were riding a three-game winning streak into their final regular season game against the Sioux Falls Christian Chargers on Friday, February 26th. The Chargers ended the streak at three games and took the 82-48 road victory.

The Chargers were on fire from the start. Sioux Falls Christian got out to a double-digit lead in the first quarter at 26-12. That lead grew to twenty points by halftime, 49-29. Sioux Falls Christian continued to pull away in the second half. The lead grew to 67-40 at the end of the third quarter. Tri-Valley was held to just eight points in the final quarter.

Both Riley and Noah Haynes finished with 11 points to lead the Mustangs. Three players finished in double figures for the Charngers.

Tri-Valley has their regular season end with a .500 record at 10-10. They will be the #4 seed in the Region 3A tournament. The Mustangs will host #5 Garretson on Tuesday, March 2nd.

Cardinals’ First Half Lead Enough for Regular Season Finale Win

February 28, 2021 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The nine-point lead built in the first half was just enough for the Dell Rapids St Mary Cardinal boys to win their regular season finale against the Bridgewater-Emery Huskies in Emery on Friday, February 26th. The Cardinals ended the regular season with a 67-55 victory.

The offenses were ready to go early and combined to score 38 points in the first quarter alone. The Cardinals had the 21-17 advantage heading into the second quarter. St Mary shot the ball well from three-point area, with over half of their made three-pointers coming in the first half. That. sharp shooting helped the Cardinals hold a 40-31 lead at halftime.

The two teams played at the same pace in the third quarter. The Huskies and Cardinals both scored 14 points each, and St Mary continued to lead by nine points, 54-45, heading into the final quarter. The fourth quarter was much of the same as the third quarter, with the two teams continuing to match one another, and St Mary Cardinals took the victory.

St Mary shot 57% (24-42) from the field, 47% (9-19) from three-point area, and a perfect 10-for-10 from the free-throw line. The Huskies shot 43% (20-47) from the field, 36% (5-14) from three-point area, and 50% (10-20) from the free-throw line.

Connor Libis had 26 points and five assists. Sam Palmer had a perfect night from the floor finishing 6-for-6 shooting, including five made three-pointers, and 2-for-2 from the free-throw line. Palmer finished with 19 points, five rebound, three blocks, and an assist. Ashaun Roach-Valandra. had five points, 11 rebounds, and three steals. Ty Brown had six points, and Max Herber had six points, three rebounds, and two steals.

The Cardinals finish the regular season with a 16-4 record and a third-place finish in Region 4B. St Mary will play #6 Chester in a Region 4B game at St Mary High School on Tuesday, March 2nd at 7:00 p.m.

Mustang Girls Send Class A into Madness with Upset Win over West Central

February 28, 2021 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The Tri-Valley Mustangs finished the regular season with an 11-9 record and was the #4 seed in the Region 3A tournament. The West Central Trojans finished 18-2, ranked #2 in the latest media poll, and was the #1 seed in the tournament. West Central defeated the Mustangs 67-51 on February 2nd. None of that mattered when it came to the SoDak 16 qualifying game in Hartford on Thursday, February 25th.

The Mustangs executed their plan all game long and were step-for-step with the Trojans. Neither team had a lead of more than six points in the game. The first quarter ended in an 11-11 tie. Tri-Valley trailed 16-14 early in the second quarter and then went on a 7-0 run to lead 21-16 with 5:25 to go in the half. The Trojans responded with a 5-0 run and tied the game at 21-21. The two teams traded baskets in the back half of the second quarter with the Mustangs holding a 31-29 halftime lead.

The third quarter continued to be back-and-forth. The two teams traded basket after basket with each other, and the game was tied 42-42 heading into the final quarter. Josslin Jarding struck first for West Central in the fourth quarter with a three-pointer to give the Trojans a 45-42 lead. Rylee Haldeman followed with a layup to push the Trojan lead to 47-42 with just under 6:00 to go in the game. Paige Jewett ended the 5-0 run with a free-throw for the Mustangs with 5:45 to go.

With the Trojans leading by four points with under 5:00 to go in the game, momentum appeared to be headed to the West Central side. A technical foul on the Mustangs give the Trojans two free throws and possession of the ball. Both free throws were made by Cassidy Siemonsma to give West Central their largest lead of the night at 49-43. The Trojans were unable to score on the offensive possession, and that slim opening was all Tri-Valley needed.

Tabor Teel took control for the Mustangs. Teel made a three-pointer on the Mustangs ensuing possession to cut the lead to 49-46 with 4:15 to go. Forty-five seconds later, Teel hit another three-pointer to tie the game 49-49 with 3:30 to play. Each team was only able to make one free throw in the next two minutes, and the game remained tied 50-50 with 1:25 on the clock.

Teel wasn’t done yet. With 1:00 to go, Teel made her third three-point of the quarter, and game, to give the Mustangs a 53-50 lead. Teel made two free throws with :18 to push the Mustang lead to 55-50. Haldeman made a tough shot in the paint for West Central with :06.3 to go, but Teel put the game away with two more free throws with :05.5 to give Tri-Valley the 57-52 upset victory.

Haldeman led the Trojans with 17 points, four rebounds, and three assists. Siemonsma had 13 points and 13 rebounds. Addy Kramer also had double figures with 10 points along with six rebounds.

Teel led all scores in the game with 24 points and also had 12 rebounds and two steals. Kaitlyn Mohnen had 11 points and five rebounds. Jewett finished with eight points, three rebounds, and two assists.

West Central’s season comes to an end with an 18-3 record.

Tri-Valley improves to 13-9. The Mustangs will be the #15 seed in the “SoDak 16” and will play #2 Winner at Wagner High School at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 4th.

Hanson Sinks Cardinal Girls from Free Throw Line

February 25, 2021 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The Hanson Beaverettes took advantage of 38 trips to the free-throw line and defeated the Dell Rapids St Mary Cardinals 51-38 in Huron on Thursday, February 25th. The win sends Hanson to the SoDak 16.

The first quarter was close throughout, and Hanson was able to take a three-point lead, 11-8, into the second quarter. St Mary was only able to score two points in the second quarter, and the Beaverettes took advantage building a 26-10 halftime lead.

Hanson pushed the lead to 20 points early in the third quarter, but the Cardinals got their offense going and cut the lead in half by the end of the third quarter. Hanson led 34-24 heading into the final quarter. Every time the Cardinals tried to make a run, the Beaverettes made free throws to keep the Cardinals at bay.

St Mary finished the game shooting 38% (15-40) from the field, 24% (4-17) from three-point area, and 36% (4-11) from the free-throw line. The difference in the game came down to the free-throw advantage. Hanson was 25-38 from the free-throw line and also out-rebounded St Mary 51-23.

Ella Heinitz had nine points, six rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Addyson Gilbert had nine points. Ella Griffin finished with eight points, four rebounds, and a steal. Brianna Griffin added five points.

The Cardinals season comes to an end with a 15-7 record.

Garretson Ends Quarrier Girls Season

February 24, 2021 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Photo taken and used with permission by Tammy Chamley

Needing to wait an extra day, the Dell Rapids Quarrier girls fell to the Garretson Blue Dragons in the opening round of the Region 3A tournament in Garretson on Wednesday, February 24th. Garretson used a big fourth quarter to pull away 63-37.

The game was much closer than the final score might indicate. Garretson had an early lead, 9-5, with 3:53 to play in the opening quarter. Dell Rapids went on a 7-0 run and led 12-9 with 2:15 to play. The Blue Dragons ended the first quarter leading 16-15. Garretson then opened the second quarter on a 7-0 run for a 23-15 lead. The Quarriers got within two points at 25-23 with 3:45 left in the half. The Blue Dragons outscored Dell Rapids 7-2 the rest of the quarter for a 32-25 halftime lead.

Garretson used most of the third quarter to build a 15-point lead. The Blue Dragons led 41-26 with 1:30 in the quarter. The Quarriers ended the quarter on a 5-0 run and trailed 41-31 heading into the final quarter. Dell Rapids had a couple of opportunities to get the lead to single digits early in the fourth quarter only to see the shots just not fall. Those missed shots turned into fast break points on the other end for Garretson, and the Blue Dragons wore the Quarriers down. Garretson outscored Dell Rapids 22-7 in the final quarter.

Dell Rapids finished the game shooting 23% (13-57) from the field, 31% (8-26) from three-point area, and 3-for-6 from the free-throw line. Garretson shot 37% (26-70) from the field and out-rebounded Dell Rapids 51-28.

Claire Wynja finished with 12 points and three rebounds. Zoey Hilmoe had seven points, four steals, and three rebounds. Mady Vanoverbeke had six points, six rebounds, and four assists. Liz Prize also had six points along with three rebounds. Haileigh Barnhart had three points, four rebounds, and two assists, and Alli De Stigter also had three points.

The Quarriers 2020-2021 season ends with a 5-16 record.

Mustang Girls Advance in Region 3A

February 24, 2021 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The Tri-Valley Mustang girls basketball team advanced in the Region 3A tournament after an opening round win, 54-36, over the Baltic Bulldogs at home on Tuesday, February 23rd.

The Mustangs were able to put the game away in the middle portion of the game. The first quarter ended with just a four-point lead for Tri-Valley. The Mustangs lead 17-13 at the start of the second quarter. The Mustang defense then held Baltic to just four second-quarter points allowing Tri-Valley to build a 29-17 halftime lead.

Tri-Valley continued to hold the Bulldogs to single-digit scoring in the third quarter. Baltic was only able to score seven points, and the Mustangs extended the lead to 42-24 by the end of the quarter. Tri-Valley and Baltic both scored 12 points each in the fourth quarter.

Two players finished in double figures for Tri-Valley. Paige Jewett led all scorers in the game with 15 points. Tabor Teel added 11 points.

The Mustangs will advance to a SoDak-16 qualifying game in the Region 3A tournament. Tri-Valley will travel to Hartford and play the #1 seeded West Central Trojans on Thursday, February 25th.

Tea Ends West Central Boys Winning Streak

February 24, 2021 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The Tea Area Titans spoiled the final regular season home game and ended five-game winning streak for the West Central Trojans with a 63-54 win in Hartford on Tuesday, February 23rd.

Tea scored the first three points of the game and led by as many as six points, 15-9, with 2:20 to go in the first quarter. West Central held the Titans scoreless in the final 2:00 and was able to tie the game 17-17 by the end of the quarter. The Titans returned the favor and held West Central scoreless until the 3:40 mark of the second quarter. The Titans led 23-17 until a made basket by Grafton Stroup. Tea Area ended the half leading 31-25.

West Central chipped away at the lead and got it down to four points, 44-40, after a buzzer-beater layup by Kasan Abedi. The Titan lead remained at four points, 50-46, with 4:00 to play in the game. Tea Area, however, ended the game on a 13-8 advantage to hang on for the win.

Derek Eidsness led the Titans with 17 points and five rebounds. Hunter Hagerty had 12 points and four rebounds. Jaxon Skinner finished with eight points and four rebounds. Abedi ended with six points, nine rebounds, five assists, and four steals.

The Trojans end their regular season with a 13-7 record.

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