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

Garretson/Dell Rapids Wins Final Regular Season Match

September 28, 2020 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The Garretson/Dell Rapids Blue Dragons played their final regular season match of the season on Thursday, September 24th, at home against the Sioux Falls Christian Chargers. The Blue Dragons ended their season with a win by a score of 3-2.

The Chargers took the lead in the first half and led 1-0 at the break. Garretson/Dell Rapids tied the match on a corner kick by Paige Sterud. Sioux Falls Christian regained the lead on a free kick at 2-1. The Blue Dragons again fought back when Jordan Williams put the ball in the net off a corner kick from Sterud. Sterud then helped the Blue Dragons take the lead when she made a free kick after a penalty, which was the game-winning goal.

Garretson/Dell Rapids ends their regular season with a ecord of 3-7-2. They now wait for the rest of the regular season matches to complete to see if they will qualify for the playoffs.

Quarrier Volleyball Finishes 1-3 at Sanford Pentagon

September 27, 2020 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The Dell Rapids Quarrier volleyball team played at the Sanford Pentagon Tournament on Saturday, September 26th. Dell Rapids at matches against Freeman, Mt Vernon/Plankinton, Irene-Wakonda, and Elkton-Lake Benton.

The first match of the day was against the Freeman Flyers. Dell Rapids earned a two-set win by scores of 25-20 and 25-22. Emma VanRegenmorter had a team-high nine kills and five blocks in the match. Kenzie Garry had five kills. Sophi Randall had 15 set assists. Sam Price had 13 digs, while Mackenzie Apland, Kylee Fiddelke, and Garry all had eight digs each.

After getting a one-match break, Dell Rapids started a run of three straight matches with no break. The first team faced in the run of matches was teh Mt Vernon/Plankinton Titans. The Titans had a straight-set win of 25-18 and 25-17. VanRegenmorter had seven kills. Fiddelke added five kills. Randall had 17 set assists. Garry led the team with nine digs. Apland and Randall both finished with seven digs.

Next up for Dell Rapids was the Irene-Wakonda Eagles. The Quarriers had a lead late in each of the two sets, but the Eagles came from behind to win in straight sets by scores of 25-22 and 27-25. Fiddelke had seven kills, and VanRegenmorter had four kills. Randall had 13 set assists in the match along with three blocks and four ace serves. Price had a team-high 13 digs. Lexi Ingalls had 10 digs.

The final match of the day was against the Elkton-Lake Benton Elks. The Elks also took a straight-set win over the Quarriers by scores of 25-22 and 25-17. Fiddelke finished with a team-high five kills. VanRegenmorter and Randall both had three kills. Randall also had nine set assists and seven blocks. Price led the team with 21 digs with Randall adding nine digs.

Dell Rapids (2-10) will play the Dell Rapids St Mary Cardinals on Monday, September 28th at St Mary High School. The match can be seen on Big Sioux Media.

Agnes Ginsbach

September 27, 2020 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Agnes Ginsbach, 98, of Dell Rapids, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, September 24, 2020 at the Dells Nursing and Rehab Center. Her Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 in St. Mary Catholic Church, Dell Rapids. Visitation on Monday, September 28, 2020 with the family present will be from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church with the Rosary prayed at 7:00 p.m. The family request that those attending please wear a mask. www.kahlerfh.com

She was born to Jacob and Frances (Etringer) Welbig, the second youngest of 13 children. She grew up on their farm about 4 miles north of Dell Rapids, SD.

On September 2, 1941, she wed her husband of 54 years, Laurence Ginsbach. On their farm 10 miles north of Dells (1 mile south of historic Lone Tree Station), they raised 5 children: Delores (Richard) Klein; Ethel Geraets; and Steven (Diane) Ginsbach, all of Dell Rapids; Jayne (Luis) Berrios of Clovis, California; and Joan (Arthur C.) Klein of Colorado Springs, CO.

Agnes was a hard-working farm wife and homemaker. They made their living milking cows, raising chickens, feeding bottle calves and even tried sheep and hogs for a few years. She was active in Birthday Club and the St. Peter Parish functions as well as the Altar Society in Colman, SD. A few years ago, she was honored for being the sole surviving Charter Member of St. Elizabeth Court of the Catholic Daughters of America in Colman.

After the children left home and the milk cows sold, Agnes worked at some local establishments, waiting tables and then finding her way into the kitchen, where she excelled. For 19 years, she was the main cook at Riverview Manor in Flandreau, SD, eventually becoming Certified Head Dietician before retiring. Agnes made Sunday night suppers followed by a game of softball. She was an avid Minnesota Twins fan.

After Laurence’s death in 1995, she moved into Dell Rapids to be closer to her children. She sorely missed her Colman friends but soon found herself playing cards and making wonderful new friends at the Senior Citizens Center.

Agnes eventually moved into Orchard Hills where she lived for about 4 years, making more new friends and acquaintances. Her ready smile and eagerness to find someone to play a game of King’s Corner with always made adjustment’s easier.

In 2014, Agnes entered Dells Nursing and Rehab (then known as Terrace Manor), where she again made new friends and got to spend her remaining time with her sister, Regina and her brother, LeRoy. She received the best of care and they made her final days as comfortable as possible; with the assistance of Avera’s Hospice Unit.

Those left to cherish her memory are her above-mentioned children, 16 grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren, a great greatgranddaughter; many nieces and nephews, extended family, friends and neighbors.

Those who predeceased her are her husband and infant daughter as well as her siblings: brothers: Nick (Viola); John (Margaret); Bill (Marian); George (Irma); Leo (Eileen); and LeRoy (Ruth) Welbig. Sisters: infants Annie and Isobel; Mary (John) Schmidt; Rosella (Tom) Hemmer; Justine (Ted) Tebbe; and Regina (Harry) Evans.

Agnes never met a stranger; they were just people she would soon call her friend. She will be missed.

Tri-Valley Falls to Strong Quarrier Defense

September 27, 2020 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The Tri-Valley Mustang football team played their first road game of the season on Friday, September 25th. They traveled to Dell Rapids to take on the Quarriers. The Quarrier defense was too much as Dell Rapids won the game 20-0.

The Mustangs kept the game within a score for three quarter after Dell Rapids scored with 7:58 to play in the first quarter. The Quarriers led 7-0 at halftime, and the score remained 7-0 after three quarters of play. Dell Rapids then scored with 11:25 to play in the fourth quarter to increase the lead to 13-0. Dell Rapids then capitalized on a fumble recovery and scored again with 8:58 to play to push the lead to 20-0.

Tri-Valley just couldn’t get any offensive rhythm going in the game. The Mustangs longest drive of the game lasted just six plays, and that drive happened late in the fourth quarter.

The Mustangs were held to just 39 total yards of offense, 27 rushing yards and 12 passing yards. They had a total of just three first downs and turned the ball over two times.

Mason Mathieu was 3-5 passing for 12 yards. Nick Haas had a catch for seven yards, and Bryce Kienast had a catch for six yards. Levi Hanson led the ground attack with eight carries for 20 yards. Jaden Siemonsma had eight carries for 16 yards. Tyson Van Der Vliet and Isaac McFarland both had seven tackles each. Siemonsma, Mathieu, Owen Snethen, and Connor Christensen all had five tackles each. Colt Blake had three sacks in the game.

Tri-Valley (1-3) will host Sioux Falls Christian on Friday, October 2nd.

Defense Sparks Win for Quarriers over Tri-Valley

September 26, 2020 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Photo taken and used with permission by Tammy Chamley, Dells City Journal

The defense for the Dell Rapids Quarriers led the team to a 20-0 win over the Tri-Valley Mustangs on Friday, September 25th, at home. The defense held Tri-Valley to under 50 yards of total offense and had two takeaways in the game.

The Quarrier defense played a key role in the first score of the game. Tri-Valley opened the game on offense, but Austin Henry intercepted a pass, which led to the Quarriers first touchdown. Coby Maeschen scored on an eight-yard touchdown run with 7:58 to play in the first quarter, about a minute and a half after the Henry interception. Aiden Boechler made the extra point to give Dell Rapids a 7-0 lead.

The defenses for both teams kept the offenses off balance for the remainder of the first half. Neither team was able to get the ball in the endzone, and Dell Rapids held the same 7-0 lead at halftime.

Both teams where held to just three plays before having to punt in their respective opening drives of the second half. Dell Rapids started their second possession of the third quarter with 6:54 left in the quarter. They held the ball for the remained of the quarter on a long sustained drive. The Quarriers put the ball in the endzone for the second time on a four-yard touchdown run by Landon Ruesink with 11:25 to play in the game. The touchdown ended a 13 play drive of 53 yards that lasted seven and a half minutes.

Tri-Valley then fumbled the ensuing kickoff, and Brayden Gee recovered the fumble for Dell Rapids. The Quarriers put another quick score on the board with 8:58 remaining on a one-yard touchdown run by Gee to give the Quarriers a 20-0 lead. That score held until the end of the game.

Dell Rapids finished with 218 yards of total offense, 173 rushing yards and 45 passing yards. Tri-Valley was held to just 39 yards of total offense, 27 rushing yards and 12 passing yards. Dell Rapids had 17 first downs compared to just three by the Mustangs.

Henry finished the game 3-7 passing for 45 yards. Ruesink, Gee, and Victor Knuppe all had a catch of 15 yards. Ruesink also finished with 17 carries for 84 yards and a touchdown. Maeschen had 9 carries for 60 yards and a touchdown. Landon VonHoltum added six carries for 38 yards.

Maeschen anchored the defense with 11 tackles in the game. Gee and Ruesink both had six tackles. VonHoltum, Brayden Pankonen and Mitchell Klinkenborg both had three tackles each.

Dell Rapids (5-0) will travel to North Sioux City to play the Dakota Valley Panthers on Friday, October 2nd.

	1	2	3	4	Final
Tri-Valley	0	0	0	0	0
Dell Rapids	7	0	0	13	20

Quarrier Volleyball Notches First Win of Season

September 25, 2020 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Photo taken and used with permission by Tammy Chamley, Dells City Journal

The Dell Rapids Quarrier volleyball team was able to get their first win of the season at home on Thursday, September 25th. Dell Rapids defeated the Flandreau Fliers in four sets by scores of 25-22, 23-25, 25-23, and 25-11.

The Quarriers got out to a fast start to open the match scoring the first four points. They went on to extend the lead to 9-3. The Quarriers led by four-to-six points and then pushed the lead to 21-13. The Fliers made a run to pull within two points at 23-21, but Dell Rapids held off the rally for the 25-22 win.

Flandreau got on a roll in the second set and built a large lead at 20-9. Dell Rapids made a furious come back and pulled within a point a couple of times at 22-21 and 24-23, but the Fliers took the win 25-23 to even the match.

Despite not winning the second set, Dell Rapids continued to keep the momentum in the third set. They got out to a five point lead early in the match at 13-8. The lead stayed at about five points until Flandreau made a short run to pull within two points at 20-18. The Fliers then took a late lead at 23-22, but Dell Rapids scored the final three points for a 25-23 win.

That late three-point swing in the third set propelled the Quarriers to a big win in the fourth set. Dell Rapids built a double-digit lead and never looked back for the 25-11 set win and match victory.

Three players finished in double-figures for kills. Kylee Fiddelke led the team with 17 kills. Emma Van Regenmorter and Kenzie Garry both had 10 kills each. Sophi Randall finished with 36 set assists and eight kills. Randall also had five blocks, while Van Regenmorter had four blocks. Four players had double-figure digs on the night. Sam Price had 19 digs. Fiddelke and Garry both had 12 digs. Mackenzie Apland also had 10 digs.

Dell Rapids (1-7) will be at the Sioux Falls Pentagon Classic on Saturday, September 26th, and then will play the Dell Rapids St Mary Cardinals on Monday, September 28th.

West Central Gets Dak-12 Volleyball Win over Lennox

September 25, 2020 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The West Central Trojan volleyball team earned another home, Dak-12 conference win on Thursday, September 25th. The Trojans defeated the Lennox Orioles in four sets.

Lennox took the first set by a score of 25-20, but West Central got stronger as the match was played. The Trojans bounced back in set two with a 25-20 win of their own to even the match at one set apiece. The Trojans then hammered out an eight-point win in the third set at 25-17 before going on cruise control in the fourth set. West Central took the fourth set 25-9 for the match win.

Grace Harden and Rachel Bucher both had 15 kills each. Brooke Opitz had a fantastic match with 40 set assists. Jenna Leuth had 22 digs and two ace serves, and Aubree Miller was strong at the net with three blocks.

West Central (4-7) will be in Volga on Monday, September 28th, to play the Sioux Valley Cossacks.

Loreto Serna

September 24, 2020 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Loreto Serna (Formantes) 80 years old, passed away peacefully under hospice care on Tuesday September 22nd, 2020 in Sioux Falls, SD. Her funeral service will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, September 28, 2020 in Calvary Chapel in Sioux Falls, SD. Visitation will be one hour prior to the start of the service. Internment will be in the Riverview Cemetery, rural Trent. www.kahlerfh.com

Born on December 10th, 1939 in Laoag City, Philippines, and raised in Ilocos Norte province, Loreto was one of ten siblings. She received a teaching degree in Elementary Education. She married a stevedore, Pablo Serna, on May 25th, 1968 and moved to Hawaii. In December of 1969, they welcomed the arrival of their only child, Jane, into the world. In 1972, Pablo passed away. Loreto remained a widow until her passing. For income, she rented out rooms in their house to family and strangers alike.

After Jane was swept away by a Marine in 1993, Loreto remained living in and renting out rooms of the house until her health prevented her from doing so. In June of 2019, Jane and her family in Sioux Falls welcomed Loreto into their home where she was diagnosed with dementia and, later, breast cancer. She had a mastectomy in December and went to a nursing home to recover. Due to her dementia, and the care she needed, the decision was made to move her to a memory care unit at Trail Ridge Assisted Living Center in Sioux Falls. She made new friends there each day, even if they were the same faces.

She enjoyed singing hymns and watching game shows and the news.

Loreto is preceded in death by her husband, Pablo, and her siblings Calixta, Leoncia, Nicepostrata, Tomasita, Alejandra, Daniel, Leonardo, and Edita. She is survived by her sister Hildagarda and her daughter, Jane Mattson (Brian), granddaughter, Lyssa Szczawinski (Jesse), and grandson, William Mattson.

Arlington Takes Five-Set Match over St Mary

September 24, 2020 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The Dell Rapids St Mary Cardinals and Arlington Cardinals did battle on the volleyball court on Thursday, September 25th, in Arlington. The two teams played an exciting five-set match with Arlington emerging victorious.

The home-team Arlington Cardinals took the opening set of the match with a five-point 25-20 victory. St Mary battled back to win the next two sets by scores of 25-21 and 25-14. Arlington would force the final and decisive fifth set by winning the fourth 25-14. In a very close fifth set, Arlington survived 15-12 to take the match.

Courtney Brown led St Mary with 19 kills. Ella Heinitz had 11 kills, and Ella Griffin, Maya Heinitz, and Jacey Tebay all added five kills each. E. Heinitz also finished with 19 set assists, 15 digs, and two blocks. Brown also had 13 digs on the night. Griffin tallied 17 set assists and 10 digs. M. Heinitz led the team with three ace serves and had 14 digs. Macie Brown finished with 11 digs and an ace serve.

St Mary (5-2) will host the Dell Rapids Quarriers on Monday, September 28th. That match can be seen on Big Sioux Media.

Quarrier Cheer Places Second at Sioux Valley

September 24, 2020 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The Dell Rapids Quarrier competitive cheer team placed second at the Sioux Valley Invite on Thursday, September 25th, in Volga. There were a total of seven teams that took part in the event.

Sioux Valley placed first with a total score of 174.5. Dell Rapids was second with 129.0 points. Deubrook was third with 126.5 points. Redfield was fourth at 104.0 points. Arlington-Lake Preston had a fifth place finish with 88.5 points. Northwestern was sixth with 84.5 points, and Faulkton Area finished with 78 points.

Dell Rapids will be at the O’Gorman Invite on Tuesday, September 29th, for their next competition.

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