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

Dell Rapids Water/Sewer Bill Could Increase

January 26, 2021 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The water/sewer bill in Dell Rapids looks to be heading for an increase in the near future. The Dell Rapids City Council, during the last regular meeting on Tuesday, January 19th, approved the first readings of Ordinances 890, 891, and 892 which are related to surcharges and rate adjustments to cover costs for the 6th Street Water Project that is planned to being this spring.

Ordinance 890 is a Waste Water Surcharge. This ordinance will implement a surcharge of $5.85 per customer.

Ordinance 891 is a Waste Water Rate Adjustment. This ordinance will change the base rate charge as well as the per 1,000 gallon rate. Currently the base rate is $16.90, and this ordinance will lower that base rate to $16.00. The current per 1,000 gallon rate is $5.78. The ordinance will lower that rate to $4.82.

For an average 5,000 gallon user, the cost would change from the current $61.60 to $61.75, a 0.2% increase. These values include the base rate, per 1,000 gallon rate, and existing and new surcharges.

Ordinance 892 will be implementing a $2.70 per customer to fund the drinking. water bond for the 6th Street project.

With the three new proposed ordinances and the water and sewer rates are added together, for an average 5,000 gallon user, the current cost of $103.80 will increase to $106.65, which is an increase of 2.7%.

“I think it’s important to let our citizens know that we appreciate their support in the fact that through paying their water and sewer bills, they are making it possible for us to do these improvements,” said Dell Rapids Mayor Tom Earley.

The second reading of the ordinances will be held on the first council meeting in February on Monday, February 1st. If the ordinances pass the second reading, they will take effect on April 20th, and customers will see it on their May 1st bill. The new charges would be assessed for water/sewer usage for March 20th through April 20th.

Emberly Meyer

January 26, 2021 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Emberly Ann Meyer, the most joyful 5-year-old girl, died January 24, 2021 at home with her mom and dad by her side. Her funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 29, 2021 at Kahler-Brende Funeral Home. Interment will be in the Dell Rapids Cemetery. Visitation with the family present will be from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 28, 2021 at the funeral home with a prayer service at 7:30 p.m. www.kahlerfh.com

Emberly was born November 3, 2015 in Sioux Falls, SD to Ben & Rachel Meyer. She attended the Early Childhood Education Program at Dell Rapids Elementary School beginning at the age of three.

If you asked Emberly what her favorite color was, she would give you an answer of purple one moment and hot pink the next, with the color changing every moment. So, it was decided her favorite colors were ALL the colors of the rainbow. At bedtime, Jeffery (her giraffe pronounced “Heffery”), Little Gilbert (her little pink giraffe), Gilbert (her big pink giraffe), and her music bear never left her side. If you knew Emberly, you knew she was a Princess. She never left home without her hair and make-up done and a crown on her head. She loved to paint her face and put blue eye shadow on her mom and dad. Princess crowns, necklaces, and dresses filled her room. Her life was full of butterflies, sparkles, and glitter.

Among her favorite things to do were eating, singing, dancing, swimming, coloring and going fast. Her favorite beverage was white milk and her favorite place to eat was “Hu Hu Hot” (Hu Hot). She loved the blue raspberry and cotton candy dumdum suckers because they turned her mouth blue. She was enamored with Elsa from “Frozen”. While playing pool at Norby’s, which she loved to do, she would make everyone listen and sing-along to “Frozen” songs.

When driving down the interstate, she would insist on rolling down the windows so she could feel the wind on her face. She took in every ounce of life. You could not leave a room without getting hugs and kisses from her. Cameras are filled with her sweet and silly poses as she never turned down an opportunity for a picture. She had a way of bringing joy and happiness anywhere she went.

In her five years of life, Emberly fought harder than most do in their whole lifetime. She did it all with a smile on her face, which was the most beautiful smile that lit up any room. Though she left us far too soon, she taught us all a lesson about life and love.

Grateful for her beautiful life are her parents, Ben & Rachel Meyer of Dell Rapids, SD, her grandparents: Terry Schildhauer & Chris Donaldson of Dell Rapids, SD, Tony & Rose Meyer of Dell Rapids, SD, uncles: Jerad Donaldson (Ashley Ruffalo) of Dell Rapids, SD, Kelsey (Sandra) Schildhauer of Colman, SD, aunts: Larissa Donaldson (Ron Miller) of Ethan, SD, Emily Meyer (Curt Haas) of Sioux Falls, SD, Elly (Andy) Swartz of Brandon, SD, cousins: Shelby, Lacee, Mia, Dominic, Brielle, Lexie, Brandon, Hudson, Jackson, and Ava.

West Central Boys Defeat Garretson

January 26, 2021 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The West Central Trojan boys basketball team hosted the Garretson Blue Dragons in a make-up game on Monday, January 25th. West Central got the 66-59 win for their third straight victory.

After a close first quarter, the Trojans pulled away in the middle stages of the game. West Central had a 12-11 lead heading into the second quarter, and then outscored Garretson 23-16 for a 35-27 halftime lead.

West Central put the game away in the third quarter. The Trojan defense held Garretson to just seven third-quarter points while scoring 25 to lead 50-34 heading into the fourth quarter. The Blue Dragons scored 25 points of their own in the fourth quarter, but it was too late for Garretson as West Central held on to the lead for the win.

Derrick Eich led the team in scoring with 18 points. Zane Crawford finished with 12 points and six rebounds. Hunter Hagerty added eight points and three steals. Wilson Droge had five rebounds and three steals. Kasan Abedi led the team in assists with five.

West Central (6-3) will travel to Vermillion to play the undefeated Tanagers on Tuesday, January 26th.

Chargers Win Tough Battle Against Trojan Girls

January 26, 2021 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The game between #2 West Central and #4 Sioux Falls Christian in Region 3 and Class A girls basketball was everything as expected. The game was back and forth all night long and came down to a last-second shot. The Chargers got the last second shot to fall, and Sioux Falls Christian ended the winning streak of West Central with a 60-57 win on Monday, January 25th in Sioux Falls.

Sioux Falls Christian had the upper hand in the first quarter and built a 16-10 lead at the break. The Trojans then took momentum in the second quarter and put up 21 points as they took the lead 31-30 at halftime.

West Central was able to built upon that lead in the third quarter and was leading 48-43 heading into the fourth. The lead grew to seven points at 50-43 with 7:00 to go. The Chargers cut the lead to two points at 50-48, but West Central responded with a 5-1 run push the lead to 55-49 with 4:12 remaining. West Central lead 57-54 with 3:05 to play and was held scoreless the rest of the game. Maddie DeJong of Sioux Falls Christian made the game winning three-pointer with :02 to go for the win.

Cassidy Siemonsma finished with 25 points, 10 rebounds, and three assists. Rylee Haldeman had 12 points and seven rebounds. Addy Kramer added 10 points, six rebounds, and three assists.

The Trojans (10-2) will travel to Vermillion on Tuesday, January 26th.

Mustang Wrestling Finishes 8th at Dak-12 Tournament

January 24, 2021 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The Tri-Valley Mustang wrestling team traveled to Hartford for the Dak-12 Conference Tournament on Saturday, January 23rd. The Mustangs finished 8th as a team with a total team score of 66.5 points. Canton placed first as a team, followed by Tea Area and Dell Rapids.

Ethan Nehlich had a second place finish in the 220-pound weight class. Mason Hendrickson and Alex Andresen both had third place finishes on the day.

Tri-Valley will be in Dell Rapids on Tuesday, January 26th for duals against Dell Rapids and Madison.

Individual Results

106 – Cody Lofswold finished 0-2

Champ. Round 1 – Cody Lofswold (Tri-Valley) 2-11 received a bye () (Bye)
Quarterfinal – Hayden Schroeder (Vermillion) 22-0 won by fall over Cody Lofswold (Tri-Valley) 2-11 (Fall 0:11)
Cons. Round 2 – Cody Lofswold (Tri-Valley) 2-11 received a bye () (Bye)
Cons. Round 3 – Zach Bartels (Canton) 5-5 won by fall over Cody Lofswold (Tri-Valley) 2-11 (Fall 1:34)

120 – Brody Dybvig finished 0-2.

Champ. Round 1 – Brody Dybvig (Tri-Valley) 8-6 received a bye () (Bye)
Quarterfinal – Carson Roach (Dell Rapids) 12-7 won by decision over Brody Dybvig (Tri-Valley) 8-6 (Dec 9-7)
Cons. Round 2 – Brody Dybvig (Tri-Valley) 8-6 received a bye () (Bye)
Cons. Round 3 – Austin Eimers (Tea Area) 1-4 won by decision over Brody Dybvig (Tri-Valley) 8-6 (Dec 7-0)

132 – Everet Althoff finished 1-2.

Champ. Round 1 – Everet Althoff (Tri-Valley) 4-10 received a bye () (Bye)
Quarterfinal – Jacob Vogel (Dell Rapids) 21-3 won by fall over Everet Althoff (Tri-Valley) 4-10 (Fall 0:49)
Cons. Round 2 – Everet Althoff (Tri-Valley) 4-10 won by fall over Eston Monical (Dakota Valley) 0-8 (Fall 1:16)
Cons. Round 3 – Jesse Jost (West Central) 13-11 won by decision over Everet Althoff (Tri-Valley) 4-10 (Dec 5-1)

138 – Porter Jensen finished 1-2.

Champ. Round 1 – Porter Jensen (Tri-Valley) 21-6 received a bye () (Bye)
Quarterfinal – Porter Jensen (Tri-Valley) 21-6 won by tech fall over Rollie French (Vermillion) 9-13 (TF-1.5 5:24 (15-0))
Semifinal – Sam Olson (Madison) 21-5 won by fall over Porter Jensen (Tri-Valley) 21-6 (Fall 0:50)
Cons. Semi – Brandon Otte (Lennox) 17-13 won by decision over Porter Jensen (Tri-Valley) 21-6 (Dec 17-11)

145 – Tyler Groenewold finished 0-2.

Champ. Round 1 – Tyler Groenewold (Tri-Valley) 10-10 received a bye () (Bye)
Quarterfinal – Ashton Keller (Canton) 19-4 won by major decision over Tyler Groenewold (Tri-Valley) 10-10 (MD 11-3)
Cons. Round 2 – Tyler Groenewold (Tri-Valley) 10-10 received a bye () (Bye)
Cons. Round 3 – Tyler Whitlock (Madison) 7-16 won by decision over Tyler Groenewold (Tri-Valley) 10-10 (Dec 5-1)

152 – Mason Hendrickson finished 3-1 and placed 3rd.

Champ. Round 1 – Mason Hendrickson (Tri-Valley) 17-11 received a bye () (Bye)
Quarterfinal – Mason Hendrickson (Tri-Valley) 17-11 won by fall over Gabe Clark (Dell Rapids) 7-15 (Fall 2:55)
Semifinal – Skyler Swatek (Elk Point-Jefferson) 12-5 won by decision over Mason Hendrickson (Tri-Valley) 17-11 (Dec 3-2)
Cons. Semi – Mason Hendrickson (Tri-Valley) 17-11 won by fall over Jess Englert (Madison) 7-13 (Fall 4:44)
3rd Place Match – Mason Hendrickson (Tri-Valley) 17-11 won by fall over Caleb Emerson (Vermillion) 15-9 (Fall 4:12)

182 – Isaac Nehlich finished 1-2.

Champ. Round 1 – Isaac Nehlich (Tri-Valley) 17-10 received a bye () (Bye)
Quarterfinal – Noah McDermott (Elk Point-Jefferson) 9-13 won by decision over Isaac Nehlich (Tri-Valley) 17-10 (Dec 8-7)
Cons. Round 2 – Isaac Nehlich (Tri-Valley) 17-10 received a bye () (Bye)
Cons. Round 3 – Isaac Nehlich (Tri-Valley) 17-10 won by fall over Lucas Johnson (Madison) 7-15 (Fall 3:50)
Cons. Semi – Preston Eimers (Tea Area) 21-11 won by major decision over Isaac Nehlich (Tri-Valley) 17-10 (MD 13-2)

195 – Alex Andresen finished 3-1 and placed 3rd.

Champ. Round 1 – Alex Andresen (Tri-Valley) 17-8 received a bye () (Bye)
Quarterfinal – Alex Andresen (Tri-Valley) 17-8 won by fall over Abram Maras (West Central) 1-3 (Fall 2:29)
Semifinal – Josh Merkle (Canton) 20-4 won by fall over Alex Andresen (Tri-Valley) 17-8 (Fall 3:01)
Cons. Semi – Alex Andresen (Tri-Valley) 17-8 won by decision over Isaac Johnson (Tea Area) 14-9 (Dec 3-2)
3rd Place Match – Alex Andresen (Tri-Valley) 17-8 won by fall over Quinn Carr (Dell Rapids) 14-12 (Fall 2:00)

220 – Ethan Nehlich finished 2-1 and placed 2nd.

Champ. Round 1 – Ethan Nehlich (Tri-Valley) 20-3 received a bye () (Bye)
Quarterfinal – Ethan Nehlich (Tri-Valley) 20-3 won by fall over Nate Haar (Lennox) 2-7 (Fall 0:46)
Semifinal – Ethan Nehlich (Tri-Valley) 20-3 won by fall over Griffen Schnider (Tea Area) 20-11 (Fall 5:13)
1st Place Match – Marshall Baldwin (Canton) 24-1 won by decision over Ethan Nehlich (Tri-Valley) 20-3 (Dec 5-2)

Trojans Host Dak-12 Wrestling Tourney, Finish 6th

January 24, 2021 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The West Central Trojan wrestling team played host for the Dak-12 Wrestling Tournament on Saturday, January 23rd.

The Trojans finished sixth as a team with 86.0 points. Canton won the team title with 265.5 points. Tea Area was second with 156.0 points, and Dell Rapids was third with 149.0 points.

Chandler Carda, Robby Edberg, Justin Zirpel, and Allison Foote all had second place finishes. Connor Siemonsma and Gabe Gebhardt both had a fourth place finish.

West Central will travel to Dell Rapids on Tuesday, January 26th for dauls against Dell Rapids and Madison.

Individual Results

106 – Chandler Carda finished 2-1 and placed 2nd.

Champ. Round 1 – Chandler Carda (West Central) 18-4 received a bye () (Bye)
Quarterfinal – Chandler Carda (West Central) 18-4 received a bye () (Bye)
Semifinal – Chandler Carda (West Central) 18-4 won by decision over Caleb Hodges (Madison) 12-7 (Dec 9-6)
1st Place Match – Hayden Schroeder (Vermillion) 22-0 won by decision over Chandler Carda (West Central) 18-4 (Dec 5-2)

113 – Jude Jarding finished 1-2.

Champ. Round 1 – Jude Jarding (West Central) 11-11 received a bye () (Bye)
Quarterfinal – Michael Roob (Vermillion) 19-6 won by decision over Jude Jarding (West Central) 11-11 (Dec 5-3)
Cons. Round 2 – Jude Jarding (West Central) 11-11 received a bye () (Bye)
Cons. Round 3 – Jude Jarding (West Central) 11-11 won by fall over Bennett Lukken (Dakota Valley) 3-16 (Fall 0:28)
Cons. Semi – Teague Granum (Canton) 19-4 won by decision over Jude Jarding (West Central) 11-11 (Dec 10-4)

120 – Rayce Whiting finished 0-2.

Champ. Round 1 – Rayce Whiting (West Central) 6-7 received a bye () (Bye)
Quarterfinal – Ayson Rice (Canton) 20-0 won by fall over Rayce Whiting (West Central) 6-7 (Fall 2:34)
Cons. Round 2 – Rayce Whiting (West Central) 6-7 received a bye () (Bye)
Cons. Round 3 – Keaton Gale (Elk Point-Jefferson) 13-15 won by decision over Rayce Whiting (West Central) 6-7 (Dec 4-0)

126 – Connor Siemonsma finished 2-2 and placed 4th.

Champ. Round 1 – Connor Siemonsma (West Central) 9-5 received a bye () (Bye)
Quarterfinal – Isaac Henry (Madison) 20-5 won by decision over Connor Siemonsma (West Central) 9-5 (Dec 7-5)
Cons. Round 2 – Connor Siemonsma (West Central) 9-5 received a bye () (Bye)
Cons. Round 3 – Connor Siemonsma (West Central) 9-5 won by fall over Hunter Lavin (Vermillion) 4-17 (Fall 0:52)
Cons. Semi – Connor Siemonsma (West Central) 9-5 won by medical forfeit over Canyon Lowman (Dell Rapids) 3-3 (M. For.)
3rd Place Match – Isaac Henry (Madison) 20-5 won by decision over Connor Siemonsma (West Central) 9-5 (Dec 8-2)

132 – Jesse Jost finished 1-2.

Champ. Round 1 – Jesse Jost (West Central) 13-11 received a bye () (Bye)
Quarterfinal – Connor Eimers (Tea Area) 23-4 won by fall over Jesse Jost (West Central) 13-11 (Fall 5:14)
Cons. Round 2 – Jesse Jost (West Central) 13-11 received a bye () (Bye)
Cons. Round 3 – Jesse Jost (West Central) 13-11 won by decision over Everet Althoff (Tri-Valley) 4-10 (Dec 5-1)
Cons. Semi – Nick Roob (Vermillion) 17-4 won by fall over Jesse Jost (West Central) 13-11 (Fall 4:26)

138 – Kadyn Sauers finished 1-2.

Champ. Round 1 – Kadyn Sauers (West Central) 4-11 won by fall over Latrell Watson (Dakota Valley) 3-9 (Fall 5:13)
Quarterfinal – Sam Olson (Madison) 21-5 won by fall over Kadyn Sauers (West Central) 4-11 (Fall 0:56)
Cons. Round 2 – Kadyn Sauers (West Central) 4-11 received a bye () (Bye)
Cons. Round 3 – Rollie French (Vermillion) 9-13 won by decision over Kadyn Sauers (West Central) 4-11 (Dec 7-2)

145 – Robby Edberg finished 2-1 and placed 2nd.

Champ. Round 1 – Robby Edberg (West Central) 19-2 received a bye () (Bye)
Quarterfinal – Robby Edberg (West Central) 19-2 won by fall over Sam Haar (Lennox) 11-20 (Fall 1:06)
Semifinal – Robby Edberg (West Central) 19-2 won by decision over Lucas Hueser (Elk Point-Jefferson) 16-7 (Dec 9-2)
1st Place Match – Ashton Keller (Canton) 19-4 won by decision over Robby Edberg (West Central) 19-2 (Dec 2-1)

152 – Cain Grocott finished 0-2.

Champ. Round 1 – Cain Grocott (West Central) 0-2 received a bye () (Bye)
Quarterfinal – Skyler Swatek (Elk Point-Jefferson) 12-5 won by fall over Cain Grocott (West Central) 0-2 (Fall 0:24)
Cons. Round 2 – Cain Grocott (West Central) 0-2 received a bye () (Bye)
Cons. Round 3 – Gabe Clark (Dell Rapids) 7-15 won by fall over Cain Grocott (West Central) 0-2 (Fall 3:47)

160 – Justin Zirpel finished 2-1 and placed 2nd.

Champ. Round 1 – Justin Zirpel (West Central) 19-5 received a bye () (Bye)
Quarterfinal – Justin Zirpel (West Central) 19-5 won by fall over Sutton Bern (Madison) 8-12 (Fall 2:34)
Semifinal – Justin Zirpel (West Central) 19-5 won by decision over Ben Swatek (Elk Point-Jefferson) 24-3 (Dec 7-4)
1st Place Match – Jaden Dominisse (Canton) 22-2 won by major decision over Justin Zirpel (West Central) 19-5 (MD 9-0)

170 – Wyatt Nielsen finished 1-2.

Champ. Round 1 – Wyatt Nielsen (West Central) 10-6 received a bye () (Bye)
Quarterfinal – Jack Kratz (Vermillion) 15-4 won by tech fall over Wyatt Nielsen (West Central) 10-6 (TF-1.5 5:38 (18-3))
Cons. Round 2 – Wyatt Nielsen (West Central) 10-6 received a bye () (Bye)
Cons. Round 3 – Wyatt Nielsen (West Central) 10-6 won by decision over Riley Kearin (Madison) 9-11 (Dec 9-3)
Cons. Semi – Gavin Jacobs (Elk Point-Jefferson) 21-6 won by fall over Wyatt Nielsen (West Central) 10-6 (Fall 1:49)

182 – Gabe Gebhardt finished 2-2 and placed 4th.

Champ. Round 1 – Gabe Gebhardt (West Central) 11-9 received a bye () (Bye)
Quarterfinal – Preston Eimers (Tea Area) 21-11 won by decision over Gabe Gebhardt (West Central) 11-9 (Dec 3-2)
Cons. Round 2 – Gabe Gebhardt (West Central) 11-9 received a bye () (Bye)
Cons. Round 3 – Gabe Gebhardt (West Central) 11-9 won by fall over Ethan Kerkhove (Vermillion) 0-13 (Fall 1:00)
Cons. Semi – Gabe Gebhardt (West Central) 11-9 won by fall over Noah McDermott (Elk Point-Jefferson) 9-13 (Fall 2:18)
3rd Place Match – Preston Eimers (Tea Area) 21-11 won by fall over Gabe Gebhardt (West Central) 11-9 (Fall 4:06)

195 – Abram Maras finished 0-2.

Champ. Round 1 – Abram Maras (West Central) 1-3 received a bye () (Bye)
Quarterfinal – Alex Andresen (Tri-Valley) 17-8 won by fall over Abram Maras (West Central) 1-3 (Fall 2:29)
Cons. Round 2 – Abram Maras (West Central) 1-3 received a bye () (Bye)
Cons. Round 3 – Alex Swedlund (Madison) 7-11 won by fall over Abram Maras (West Central) 1-3 (Fall 1:16)

220 – Logan Brunick finished 0-2.

Champ. Round 1 – Logan Brunick (West Central) 2-16 received a bye () (Bye)
Quarterfinal – Marshall Baldwin (Canton) 24-1 won by fall over Logan Brunick (West Central) 2-16 (Fall 0:19)
Cons. Round 2 – Logan Brunick (West Central) 2-16 received a bye () (Bye)
Cons. Round 3 – Roz Baylor (Vermillion) 4-8 won in sudden victory – 1 over Logan Brunick (West Central) 2-16 (SV-1 7-5)

285 – Gavin Pischke finished 0-2.

Champ. Round 1 – Gavin Pischke (West Central) 2-6 received a bye () (Bye)
Quarterfinal – Cayden Reiniger (Tea Area) 22-11 won by fall over Gavin Pischke (West Central) 2-6 (Fall 1:18)
Cons. Round 2 – Gavin Pischke (West Central) 2-6 received a bye () (Bye)
Cons. Round 3 – Hayden Herlyn (Lennox) 8-19 won by fall over Gavin Pischke (West Central) 2-6 (Fall 0:47)

B Girls – Allison Foote placed 2nd.

Round 1 – Brooke Otte (Lennox) 13-5 won by fall over Allison Foote (West Central) 0-2 (Fall 0:27)
Round 2 – Brooke Otte (Lennox) 13-5 won by fall over Allison Foote (West Central) 0-2 (Fall 3:40)

Quarriers Finish 3rd at Dak-12 Wrestling Tournament

January 24, 2021 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The Dell Rapids Quarrier wrestling team finished third at the Dak-12 Conference Tournament on Saturday, January 23rd at West Central High School in Hartford.

The Quarriers finished with a total of 149.0 points. Canton won the team title with 265.5 points. Tea Area was second with 156.0 points.

Brayden Gee won the 170-pound weight class, and Mitchell Klinkenborg won the 182-pound weight class. Andrew Weiland and Jacob Vogel both had 2nd place finishes. Zach McKee had a 3rd place finish. Weston Mason, Quinn Carr, and Sam Cavigielli all placed 4th in their brackets.

Dell Rapids will host Tri-Valley and West Central in duals on Tuesday, January 26th. The matches can be seen on Big Sioux Media.

Individual Results

113 – Andrew Weiland finished 2-1 and placed 2nd.

Champ. Round 1 – Andrew Weiland (Dell Rapids) 18-8 received a bye () (Bye)
Quarterfinal – Andrew Weiland (Dell Rapids) 18-8 won by fall over Lincoln Ford (Lennox) 0-2 (Fall 1:10)
Semifinal – Andrew Weiland (Dell Rapids) 18-8 won by fall over Teague Granum (Canton) 19-4 (Fall 5:51)
1st Place Match – Quincy Hulverson (Tea Area) 27-0 won by major decision over Andrew Weiland (Dell Rapids) 18-8 (MD 16-4)

120 – Carson Roach finished 1-2.

Champ. Round 1 – Carson Roach (Dell Rapids) 12-7 received a bye () (Bye)
Quarterfinal – Carson Roach (Dell Rapids) 12-7 won by decision over Brody Dybvig (Tri-Valley) 8-6 (Dec 9-7)
Semifinal – Truman Stoller (Madison) 18-4 won by medical forfeit over Carson Roach (Dell Rapids) 12-7 (M. For.)
Cons. Semi – Keaton Gale (Elk Point-Jefferson) 13-15 won by medical forfeit over Carson Roach (Dell Rapids) 12-7 (M. For.)

126 – Canyon Lowman finished 0-2.

Champ. Round 1 – Canyon Lowman (Dell Rapids) 3-3 received a bye () (Bye)
Quarterfinal – Canyon Lowman (Dell Rapids) 3-3 received a bye () (Bye)
Semifinal – Jackson Boonstra (Dakota Valley) 20-4 won by decision over Canyon Lowman (Dell Rapids) 3-3 (Dec 6-3)
Cons. Semi – Connor Siemonsma (West Central) 9-5 won by medical forfeit over Canyon Lowman (Dell Rapids) 3-3 (M. For.)

132 – Jacob Vogel finished 2-1 and placed 2nd.

Champ. Round 1 – Jacob Vogel (Dell Rapids) 21-3 received a bye () (Bye)
Quarterfinal – Jacob Vogel (Dell Rapids) 21-3 won by fall over Everet Althoff (Tri-Valley) 4-10 (Fall 0:49)
Semifinal – Jacob Vogel (Dell Rapids) 21-3 won by decision over Connor Eimers (Tea Area) 23-4 (Dec 6-0)
1st Place Match – Andy Meyer (Canton) 19-2 won by fall over Jacob Vogel (Dell Rapids) 21-3 (Fall 2:29)

145 – Zach McKee finished 3-1 and placed 3rd.

Champ. Round 1 – Zach McKee (Dell Rapids) 17-3 received a bye () (Bye)
Quarterfinal – Zach McKee (Dell Rapids) 17-3 won by fall over Tyler Whitlock (Madison) 7-16 (Fall 0:29)
Semifinal – Ashton Keller (Canton) 19-4 won by fall over Zach McKee (Dell Rapids) 17-3 (Fall 1:35)
Cons. Semi – Zach McKee (Dell Rapids) 17-3 won by fall over Sam Haar (Lennox) 11-20 (Fall 0:41)
3rd Place Match – Zach McKee (Dell Rapids) 17-3 won by fall over Lucas Hueser (Elk Point-Jefferson) 16-7 (Fall 4:18)

152 – Gabe Clark finished 1-2.

Champ. Round 1 – Gabe Clark (Dell Rapids) 7-15 received a bye () (Bye)
Quarterfinal – Mason Hendrickson (Tri-Valley) 17-11 won by fall over Gabe Clark (Dell Rapids) 7-15 (Fall 2:55)
Cons. Round 2 – Gabe Clark (Dell Rapids) 7-15 received a bye () (Bye)
Cons. Round 3 – Gabe Clark (Dell Rapids) 7-15 won by fall over Cain Grocott (West Central) 0-2 (Fall 3:47)
Cons. Semi – Caleb Emerson (Vermillion) 15-9 won by fall over Gabe Clark (Dell Rapids) 7-15 (Fall 2:25)

160 – Weston Mason finished 2-2 and placed 4th.

Champ. Round 1 – Weston Mason (Dell Rapids) 18-7 received a bye () (Bye)
Quarterfinal – Weston Mason (Dell Rapids) 18-7 won by decision over Tyson Hage (Vermillion) 13-9 (Dec 3-2)
Semifinal – Jaden Dominisse (Canton) 22-2 won by fall over Weston Mason (Dell Rapids) 18-7 (Fall 2:26)
Cons. Semi – Weston Mason (Dell Rapids) 18-7 won by fall over Sutton Bern (Madison) 8-12 (Fall 3:48)
3rd Place Match – Ben Swatek (Elk Point-Jefferson) 24-3 won by fall over Weston Mason (Dell Rapids) 18-7 (Fall 3:50)

170 – Brayden Gee (6-0) finished 3-0 and placed 1st.

Champ. Round 1 – Brayden Gee (Dell Rapids) 6-0 received a bye () (Bye)
Quarterfinal – Brayden Gee (Dell Rapids) 6-0 won by fall over Ethan Schroeder (Lennox) 3-10 (Fall 1:40)
Semifinal – Brayden Gee (Dell Rapids) 6-0 won by fall over Gavin Jacobs (Elk Point-Jefferson) 21-6 (Fall 1:05)
1st Place Match – Brayden Gee (Dell Rapids) 6-0 won by fall over Luke Richardson (Canton) 19-3 (Fall 5:25)

182 – Mitchell Klinkenborg finished 3-0 and placed 1st.

Champ. Round 1 – Mitchell Klinkenborg (Dell Rapids) 16-4 received a bye () (Bye)
Quarterfinal – Mitchell Klinkenborg (Dell Rapids) 16-4 won by fall over Lucas Johnson (Madison) 7-15 (Fall 1:09)
Semifinal – Mitchell Klinkenborg (Dell Rapids) 16-4 won by fall over Noah McDermott (Elk Point-Jefferson) 9-13 (Fall 1:13)
1st Place Match – Mitchell Klinkenborg (Dell Rapids) 16-4 won by fall over Tanner Meyers (Canton) 20-3 (Fall 1:03)

195 – Quinn Carr finished 2-2 and placed 4th.

Champ. Round 1 – Quinn Carr (Dell Rapids) 14-12 received a bye () (Bye)
Quarterfinal – Quinn Carr (Dell Rapids) 14-12 won by decision over Isaac Johnson (Tea Area) 14-9 (Dec 11-4)
Semifinal – Jase Langbehn (Lennox) 25-6 won by fall over Quinn Carr (Dell Rapids) 14-12 (Fall 0:44)
Cons. Semi – Quinn Carr (Dell Rapids) 14-12 won by decision over Alex Swedlund (Madison) 7-11 (Dec 3-1)
3rd Place Match – Alex Andresen (Tri-Valley) 17-8 won by fall over Quinn Carr (Dell Rapids) 14-12 (Fall 2:00)

220 – Sam Cavigielli finished 2-2 and placed 4th.

Champ. Round 1 – Sam Cavigielli (Dell Rapids) 3-8 received a bye () (Bye)
Quarterfinal – Sam Cavigielli (Dell Rapids) 3-8 won by fall over Roz Baylor (Vermillion) 4-8 (Fall 3:51)
Semifinal – Marshall Baldwin (Canton) 24-1 won by fall over Sam Cavigielli (Dell Rapids) 3-8 (Fall 0:27)
Cons. Semi – Sam Cavigielli (Dell Rapids) 3-8 won by fall over Nate Haar (Lennox) 2-7 (Fall 1:39)
3rd Place Match – Griffen Schnider (Tea Area) 20-11 won by fall over Sam Cavigielli (Dell Rapids) 3-8 (Fall 0:16)

285 – Kyle Cavigielli finished 0-2.

Champ. Round 1 – Kyle Cavigielli (Dell Rapids) 3-11 received a bye () (Bye)
Quarterfinal – Tyler Reck (Madison) 15-11 won by fall over Kyle Cavigielli (Dell Rapids) 3-11 (Fall 1:37)
Cons. Round 2 – Kyle Cavigielli (Dell Rapids) 3-11 received a bye () (Bye)
Cons. Round 3 – Kyle Cavigielli (Dell Rapids) 3-11 received a bye () (Bye)
Cons. Semi – Cayden Reiniger (Tea Area) 22-11 won by fall over Kyle Cavigielli (Dell Rapids) 3-11 (Fall 1:47)

Cardinal Boys Win Second Straight DVC Tourney Title

January 24, 2021 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The Dell Rapids St Mary Cardinal boys basketball team defended their Dakota Valley Conference tournament title and won for the second straight year after a 54-49 win over the Elkton-Lake Benton Elks in Elkton on Saturday, January 23rd. This will be the final Dakota Valley Conference tournament.

The Cardinals grabbed an early lead in the first quarter and were able to hang on throughout the game. St Mary scored the first seven points of the game and held a 17-9 lead after the first quarter. The lead grew to 21-9 with 6:45 to play in the first half, but the Elks finished the quarter with a 14-6 advantage to cut the lead to 27-23 at halftime.

The Elks were able to tie the game at 33-33 with 4:08 to play, and then took a two point lead into the fourth quarter, 39-37. St Mary went on an 8-3 run in the first two minutes of the fourth quarter for a 45-42 lead. The game remained close throughout the rest of the game. With 1:45 to play, the Cardinals held a 51-49 lead before scoring the final three points to secure the win.

Connor Libis had 24 points, three rebounds, and three assists. Ashaun Roach-Valandra had 11 points and seven rebounds. Max Herber added seven points along with 11 rebounds.

St Mary (9-3) will play Deubrook Area in White on Tuesday, January 26th. The game can be seen on Big Sioux Media.

St Mary Girls Take Third at DVC Tourney with Game-Winning Three-Pointer

January 24, 2021 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

For the second game in a row at the Dakota Valley Conference tournament, the Dell Rapids St Mary Cardinal girls found themselves in a game that came down to a last-second shot. This time the Cardinals were on the winning side as St Mary beat the Arlington Cardinals 25-24 to take third place on Saturday, January 23rd in Elkton.

Both St Mary and Arlington struggled offensively all game long. St Mary finished the game shooting just 22%, and Arlington shot just 15% in the game. The two teams combined for 65 rebounds.

St Mary had the early advantage in the first quarter. They held an 8-2 lead heading into the second quarter. Arlington scored over half of their total points in the second quarter. They outscored St Mary 13-6 for a 15-14 halftime lead.

The teams struggled to get any offensive rhythm in the second half. St Mary held Arlington scoreless in the third quarter while scoring five points for a 19-15 lead heading into the fourth quarter. The two teams found themselves tied 22-22 with 1:18 to play. Arlington got the next basket to go ahead 24-22 with :40 on the clock. On the next St Mary possession, Brianna Griffin hit the game-winning three-point shot from the left win with just :05 to go to give St Mary the victory.

Ella Heinitz had seven points, three steals, and two rebounds. B. Griffin had six points, one rebound, and one steal. Madala Hanson had four points, five rebounds, and two steals. Karlie Klein had three points and five rebounds, and Ella Griffin had three points and four rebounds. Sydney Klein had seven rebounds, and Courtney Brown had six rebounds and two steals.

St Mary (8-3) will travel to Alcester to play the Alcester-Hudson Cubs on Thursday, January 28th.

Dell Rapids Boys Cruise to Third Straight Win

January 24, 2021 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Another big first half lifted the Dell Rapids Quarriers to a 66-39 win over the Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies at home on Saturday, January 23rd. This was the third straight win for the Quarriers.

Dell Rapids used a big first half to build a lead that put the running clock in motion in the second half. The Quarriers didn’t allow the Huskies to make their first field goal of the game until 1:10 left in the first quarter. Dell Rapids led 26-7 after the first quarter. The Huskies made a little run in the second quarter. They cut the lead to 13 points at 30-17 with 5:30 to go in the half. The Quarriers then went on a 25-7 run to lead 55-24 at halftime.

With the 31-point lead at the break, the running clock was in play the entire second half. The Quarriers outscored Elk Point-Jefferson 8-1 in the third quarter, but the Huskies had the better fourth quarter at 14-3.

The Quarriers were 45% (19-42) from the field, 37% (7-19) from three-point area, and 81% (21-26) from the free-throw line. Dell Rapids also only turned the ball over six times in the game.

Colin Rentz finished with 20 points, five rebounds, two steals, and two assists. Brayden Pankonen had 17 points and two steals. Carter Nelson finished with nine points, three rebounds, and three blocks. Landon Ruesink had five points, seven rebounds, and three assists.

Dell Rapids (8-2) will travel to Vermillion on Thursday, January 28th. The game can be seen on Big Sioux Media.

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