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

Raymond Crisp

February 2, 2020 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Raymond D. Crisp, 87, of Dell Rapids, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at the Avera Dells Area Hospital. His funeral service was at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, February 1, 2020 in the United Methodist Church, Dell Rapids. Visitation was on Friday, January 31, 2020 at 1:00 p.m at Kahler-Brende Funeral home with the family present from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. www.kahlerfh.com.

Raymond was born in Dell Rapids, SD on February 27, 1932, the son of Maurice and Florence (Hart) Crisp. He grew up on the family farm east of Dell Rapids. He attended grade school in the Hart Country School. He finished his schooling in Dell Rapids. He married Margaret DeJong on November 28, 1953. Soon after their marriage he was drafted into the US Army. After two years he was discharged and continued farming until his retirement. Margaret died on November 28, 2014. After Margaret’s death Raymond moved into Dell Rapids.

He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Dell Rapids, a lifetime member of the Elks Club in Sioux Falls and a board member of the Dell Rapids Cemetery. He enjoyed his season tickets to the Sioux Falls Canaries, Sioux Falls Skyforce and Augustana Basketball.

He is survived by his son, Gary (Linda) Crisp of Brandon; his daughters, Nancy (Curt) Andersen of Colton, and Cindy Crisp (George Breen) of Dell Rapids; two grandchildren, Timothy (Kimberley) Bares of Acton, CA and Jessica (Joshua) Willprecht of Dell Rapids; his four great-grandchildren, Jacob, Jenna, Jase Willprecht and Jordyn Bares; his step-grandson, Ben DeSchepper (Mandy) of Sioux Falls and five step-great grandchildren, Trevor, Shelby, Nicholas, Sean and Jacob.

Raymond is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Margaret and and his brother, Duane.

Cardinal Boys Notch Another Win in Lake Preston

January 31, 2020 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The Dell Rapids St Mary Cardinal boys earned another victory on the season with a 52-30 road win over the Lake Preston Divers on Friday, January 31st.

The Divers started scored the first four points of the game, but the lead would be short lived. St Mary ended the first quarter on a 10-0 run for a 10-4 quarter break lead. The run continued into the second quarter as the Cardinals scored the first four points before the Divers ended the run at 14-0. St Mary continued to pull away in the second quarter and ended the half leading 25-9. The defense of the Cardinals limited Lake Preston to only seven third quarter points as the lead grew to 40-16 heading into the fourth quarter. The Cardinal lead grew to thirty points early in the fourth quarter as St Mary cruised to the victory.

St Mary only shot 30% (17-56) from the field, 11% (2-18) from three-point area, and 67% (16-24) from the free-throw line, but the team pulled down a total of 39 rebounds and had 11 steals.

Ten different players for the Cardinals got into the scorebook. Connor Libis had 13 points, five rebounds, and two steals. Connar Kangas had nine points. Max Herber finished with eight points and seven rebounds. Weston Geraets, Colin Winberg, John Pica, and Ryan Eining all had four points each. Sam Palmer, Thomas Eining, and Eli Longville also scored.

The Cardinals (10-2) will host the Garretson Blue Dragons on Monday, February 3rd. The game can be seen on Big Sioux Media.

Cardinal Girls Rebound at Lake Preston

January 31, 2020 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Twenty-four hours after a tough shooting night, the Dell Rapids St Mary Cardinal girls rebounded nicely with a 69-45 win on the road against the Lake Preston Divers on Friday, January 31st. St Mary led from start to finish in the game.

The Cardinals used a huge first quarter to propel them to the victory. St Mary led by 17 points at the end of the first quarter at 23-6. The lead grew to 22 points at 40-18 by halftime as the Cardinals continued to dominate the game. The Cardinals were able to cruise through the second half as they held a comfortable lead throughout the final two quarters. They ended the second half with a 29-27 scoring margin.

The shots fell through the hoop at a much higher rate against the Divers than they did the previous night. St Mary finished the game shooting 41% (27-66) from the field, 32% (6-19) from three-point area, and 69% (9-13) from the free-throw line. They had a total of 37 team rebounds and 14 steals in the game.

Nine different players scored in the game for the Cardinals. Ella Heinitz finished with 16 points, three steals and two rebounds. Ella Griffin had 12 points, eight rebounds, and two steals. Brianna Griffin, Maya Heinitz, and Courtney Brown all had eight points. Sydney Klein had seven points, five rebounds and four steals, and Karlie Klein finished with six points and three rebounds. Delaney Longville had six rebounds in the game.

The Cardinals even their season record at 8-8 on the season. St Mary will travel to Centerville on Friday, February 7th.

Early Run Leads to Quarrier Victory

January 31, 2020 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

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

A 9-0 run to start the game sparked a big first quarter run that led to a Quarrier victory over the Vermillion Tanagers. Dell Rapids earned a Dak-12 Conference win at home over the Tanagers 64-52 on Thursday, January 30th.

The 9-0 run over the first three and a half minutes of the game was part of a big lead the Quarriers built in the first quarter. Dell Rapids led 19-7 with just over a minute to play and finished the first quarter leading 22-11. The Quarriers led by double digits most of the second quarter and by as many as 14 points. Vermillion cut the lead down to ten points at 33-23 at halftime.

The Tanagers went on a little run in the third quarter and cut the Dell Rapids lead to 36-31 with 5:00 to go in the quarter. The Quarriers responded with a 6-0 run to push the lead back to 11 points at 42-31 with 3:15 to go. Vermillion ended the quarter on a 6-2 run, and Dell Rapids led 44-37 heading into the fourth. Dell Rapids started the fourth quarter on a 8-2 run in the first four minutes to lead 52-39 with 4:00 to go in the game. That run put the game out of reach for Vermillion as they were unable to get any closer than 10 points the rest of the game.

Dell Rapids finished the game shooting 50% (27-54) from the field, 42% (8-19) from three-point area, but just 25% (2-8) from the free-throw line. They also had a total of 32 team rebounds, 15 team assists, and only seven turnovers.

Three players finished the game in double figures again for the Quarriers. Drew Van Regenmorter had 16 points, nine rebounds, and six assists. Connor Rentz also had 16 points along with four rebounds. Logan Ellingson added 14 points, four assists, and three rebounds.

Dell Rapids (7-2) will play Worthington, MN in the Dak-12/NEC Clash in Madison at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, February 1st. The game can be seen on Big Sioux Media.

Both Schools Perform at Respective One-Act Play Regionals

January 31, 2020 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Both Dell Rapids St Mary and Dell Rapids Public high schools had performances in regional one-act play competitions on Wednesday, January 29th.

Dell Rapids St Mary performed at the Region 1B competition held at the Brandon Performing Arts Center. The team tied for 6th place overall. Jordan Eining and Austin Greene-LeBrune were named outstanding performers for their parts in the play.

Dell Rapids performed at the Region 3A competition held at the Dakota Prairie Playhouse in Madison. The Dell Rapids team placed third at their regions. Outstanding acting awards were earned by Mitchell Heinemann, Shannon Carlson, Latham Sundt, Peyton Gleason, and Kat Fletcher. Erin Larson and Abby Stauffenecker earned votes.

Hoops Unkind to Cardinal Girls Against Cubs

January 31, 2020 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

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

The basketball hoops seemed to be unkind to the Dell Rapids St Mary Cardinals on Thursday, January 30th. The Cardinals fell to the Alcester-Hudson Cubs 52-41 at Dell Rapids St Mary High School. The Cardinals shot just 22% total from the field and 9% from three-point area in the game.

St Mary did start off well as they got out to an 8-1 run to open the game. The Cubs answered with a 12-0 to finish the quarter for a 13-8 lead. The second quarter was back and forth, and the Cardinals were able to cut into the Cubs lead. Alcester-Hudson led 24-22 at halftime.

The first eleven minutes of the second half was again back-and-forth between the two teams. Neither team had a lead larger than three points in the third quarter. St Mary ended the quarter leading by one at 35-34. The two teams were tied 37-37 and then again at 39-39 with 4:45 to play in the game. The Cubs then went on a 7-0 run to lead 46-39 with 2:13 left. With the Cubs leading 47-40 with 1:15 on the clock, Alcester-Hudson made enough free throws to hold onto the lead for the win.

St Mary was 12-54 from the field, 2-22 from three-point area, but 68% (15-22) from the free-throw line. Ella Heinitz led the team with 17 points in the game. Ella Griffin also finished in double figures with 10 points. Courtney Brown had six points.

The Cardinals (7-8) are back in action on Friday, January 31st. They will travel to Lake Preston for a double-header with the boys, and both games can be seen on Big Sioux Media.

Tanagers Win Conference Game over Quarrier Girls

January 30, 2020 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

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

The Dell Rapids Quarriers hosted the Vermillion Tanagers in a Dak-12 Conference game on Thursday, January 30th. The Tanagers earned the 51-29 win over the Quarriers.

Dell Rapids took an early 5-3 lead after a three-point shot by Alli De Stigter with 6:00 to play in the first quarter. Vermillion went on a 6-0 run over the next three minutes for a 9-5 lead. Dell Rapids cut the lead down to three points at 11-8 at the end of the first quarter. Vermillion put together a strong offensive and defensive second quarter. The Tanagers outscored the Quarriers 17-4 to take a 28-12 halftime lead. Vermillion continued their strong run in the second half. The Tanagers had a 23-17 advantage in the second half for the win.

Maggie Schmidt led the Quarriers with six points. Haileigh Barnhart added five points. Kennedy Krull finished with four points, and De Stigter had three points. Lexi Plitzuweit led Vermillion with 16 points, and Shandie Ludwig had 10 points.

Dell Rapids (0-11) will travel to Baltic to play the Bulldogs on Monday, February 3rd. The game can be seen on Big Sioux Media.

Flood Concerns Already High for Spring

January 29, 2020 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Despite nearly two more months of winter on the calendar, officials are already issuing outlooks suggesting more flooding in the area is likely. This is due to rivers, lakes, and streams being full along with the ground being saturated from last year prior to the start of winter.

The National Weather Service released a graphical outlook of likely flooding scenarios. Currently the prediction for the most likely scenario, which would be a “normal end of winter”, would have minor and major flooding along the Big Sioux River. The river levels around Dell Rapids are shown to have a greater than 50% chance of major flooding. If a “drier end of winter” scenario happens, the river levels around Dell Rapids are predicted for a greater than 90% of minor flooding.

Another probability graph by the National Weather Service shows a 25-50% chance of moderate flooding (14.0′) of the Big Sioux River in Dell Rapids from the mid-March to mid-April time frame. That same graph shows a 10-25% chance of major flooding (15.0′). (https://water.weather.gov/ahps2/probability_information.php?wfo=fsd&gage=ders2)

No matter the outcome of the rest of this winter, the message from leaders is the same. People need to be prepared for another round of flooding this spring.

Fourth Quarter Run Secures Cardinal Win

January 28, 2020 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

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

With their lead having been cut to two points, the Dell Rapids St Mary Cardinals went on a fourth quarter run led by Courtney Brown, who scored 15 of the team’s 18 fourth quarter-points, to defeat the Baltic Bulldogs 52-40 on Monday, January 27th.

Most of the first quarter was close and back-and-fourth with two ties and three lead changes. St Mary held a slim 10-9 lead with 1:30 to play in the quarter. They then went on an 8-0 run to end the first quarter leading 18-9. Baltic scored the first five points of the second quarter to pull within four points at 18-14 with 5:00 to go in the half. The Cardinals responded by holding the Bulldogs to just four points the rest of the quarter to increase their lead to 28-18 at halftime.

The St Mary lead grew to 13 points at 31-18 with 5:45 to go in the third quarter. Baltic cut the lead into single digits throughout the quarter as both defenses played tough in the third quarter. The Cardinals maintained a 34-26 lead heading into the final quarter. The Baltic offense got going early in the fourth quarter, and after a made three-point shot by Kylie Schneider with 5:00 to go in the game, the Bulldogs were within two points at 36-34. That’s when Brown took control. Brown made 13 of her 15 points of the quarter in the final 5:00 minutes of the game to spark the Cardinals fourth-quarter run for the win.

Three players finished in double figures for St Mary. Brown finished with a game-high 16 points. Ella Heinitz had 13 points. Ella Griffin finished with 10 points, and Karlie Klein had five points. Baltic was led by Sami Polzin with nine points, Schneider with eight points, and Cami Artz with six points.

St Mary (7-7) will host the Alcester-Hudson Cubs on Thursday, January 30th. The game can be seen on Big Sioux Media.

Ronald Reiff

January 28, 2020 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Ronald G. Reiff, 78, of Dell Rapids, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2020 at the Avera Dells Area Hospital. His Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, January 29, 2020 in St. Mary Catholic Church, Dell Rapids. Visitation on Tuesday, January 28, 2020 will begin at 4:00 p.m. in St. Mary Catholic Church. The family will be present from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. with a Christian Wake beginning at 7:00 p.m. A Catholic Order of Foresters Rosary will follow. Funeral arrangements were under the care of Kahler-Brende Funeral Home.
www.kahlerfh.com

Ronald George Reiff was born on July, 4, 1941 in Chester, SD and was the first of four sons born to George and Veronica Reiff. Ron graduated from St. Mary’s High School in 1959. After high school Ron enlisted in the US Navy and US Army Reserves. Upon returning to Dell Rapids, Ron married his high school sweetheart, Judie on June 24, 1961. Ron and Judie made their home in Dell Rapids, where Ron began his business career working for Bunker’s Oil Co., later purchasing the business from his uncle. Ron was involved with the Dell Rapids community, serving in numerous ways – the volunteer fire department for over 30 years, the Dell Rapids Lumberyard Board, a member of the Jaycees and the Catholic Order of Foresters, and was an active member of St Mary’s Parish. Ron was known for his gift of gab, able to talk to anyone about their family, farm and events happening around the area. His sharp mind and ability to engage with anyone continued throughout his life. His love for sports was evident when he shared the fond memory of his high school basketball team winning the Little Four Tournament, his love of watching his children and grandchildren participate in sporting events, and his enthusiasm for the Minnesota Vikings. Ron spent his leisure time golfing, pheasant hunting and fishing.

Ron was very much a family man, purchasing The Huddle in 1976 and involving the entire family in the restaurant operations. Annual family trips to the chain of lakes near Alexandria, MN was the site for fishing, water skiing and campfire stories. Judie passed away on September 29, 1998. Ron left a legacy of family, including four children, 14 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren with a 15th expected very soon. Ron is survived by Greg (Lorna) of Dell Rapids, Brian (Teri) of Des Moines, IA, Jeannine Park (Mike) of Dell Rapids, and Ronda Golden (Joe Jr.) of Dell Rapids; his three brothers, Tom (Jeanne) Reiff, Bob (Diane) Reiff and Jim (Karen) Reiff all of Brant Lake City, SD and his many friends and extended family.

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