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

Cardinal Girls Rally for DVC Tourney Win

January 22, 2020 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Missing some key players from the lineup, the Dell Rapids St Mary Cardinal girls basketball team rallied in the fourth quarter for a 47-38 win over the Estelline/Hendricks Redhawks in the opening round of the Dakota Valley Conference Tournament in Estelline on Tuesday, January 21st.

The Redhawks opened the game on a 6-0 run. St Mary responded with a 9-2 run for a 9-8 lead with 2:45 to play in the opening quarter. It was the Redhawks, though, that held a 17-14 lead at the end of the quarter. The second quarter was close throughout. Estelline/Hendricks held a one-point lead at 26-25 at halftime.

The two teams traded leads and were tied multiple times throughout the third quarter. The game was tied 34-34 heading into the fourth quarter. St Mary held the Redhawks scoreless for almost six minutes in the fourth quarter while building a nine-point lead at 43-34. After Estelline/Hendricks pulled within five points at 43-38, the Cardinals closed out the game on a 4-0 run for the win.

Ella Heinitz had a double-double with 19 points and 10 rebounds. Elle Griffin had eight points and nine rebounds. Addy Gilbert also had eight points with four rebounds. Brianna Griffin finished with six points. Kylie Beare led Estelline/Hendricks with 17 points and eight rebounds.

St Mary (6-5) will play Colman-Egan in the semifinals on Friday, January 24th at 7:30 p.m. at Estelline High School.

Quarrier Wrestling Wins Two at Elk Point

January 21, 2020 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The Dell Rapids Quarrier wrestling team picked up two more dual wins at Elk Point-Jefferson High School on Tuesday, January 21st. Dell Rapids defeated Dakota Valley 72-6 and then also beat Elk Point-Jefferson 54-30.

Dell Rapids (7-4) will participate in a triangular with Garretson and Sioux Falls O’Gorman at O’Gorman High School in Sioux Falls on Thursday, January 23rd.

Dell Rapids 72, Dakota Valley 6

106: John Mortrude (DERA) over (DAVA) (For.)
113: Andrew Weiland (DERA) over Jackson Boonstra (DAVA) (Fall 5:21)
120: Carson Roach (DERA) over (DAVA) (For.) 126: Jacob Vogel (DERA) over (DAVA) (For.)
132: Hunter Nelson (DERA) over (DAVA) (For.)
138: Trevon Cross (DERA) over (DAVA) (For.)
145: Zach McKee (DERA) over Zach Rosenkrans (DAVA) (Fall 2:30)
152: Gage Carr (DERA) over (DAVA) (For.)
160: Brayden Gee (DERA) over (DAVA) (For.)
170: Josh Deknikker (DERA) over Charlie D`Auguste (DAVA) (Fall 1:44)
182: Sam Cavigielli (DERA) over (DAVA) (For.)
195: Double Forfeit
220: Alex Reinhardt (DAVA) over (DERA) (For.)
285: Kyle Cavigielli (DERA) over (DAVA) (For.)

Dell Rapids 54, Elk Point-Jefferson 30

106: Mason Stubbe (DERA) over Keaton Gale (EPJ) (Fall 1:27)
113: Andrew Weiland (DERA) over Hayes Johnson (EPJ) (Fall 0:51)
120: Carson Roach (DERA) over (EPJ) (For.)
126: Jacob Vogel (DERA) over Lucas Hueser (EPJ) (Fall 3:37)
132: Ben Swatek (EPJ) over Hunter Nelson (DERA) (Fall 5:51)
138: Trevon Cross (DERA) over Joseph Weis (EPJ) (Fall 1:18)
145: Zach McKee (DERA) over Skyler Swatek (EPJ) (Fall 0:56)
152: Brody Weavill (EPJ) over Gage Carr (DERA) (Fall 5:19)
160: Weston Mason (DERA) over (EPJ) (For.)
170: Brayden Gee (DERA) over Gavin Jacobs (EPJ) (Fall 1:45)
182: Hunter Sharkey (EPJ) over (DERA) (For.)
195: Sam Cavigielli (DERA) over Ty Trometer (EPJ) (Fall 0:49)
220: Matthew Smith (EPJ) over (DERA) (For.)
285: Drake Peed (EPJ) over Kyle Cavigielli (DERA) (Fall 0:52)

Cardinal Boys Hold Lead for Win at DVC

January 21, 2020 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The Dell Rapids St Mary Cardinals were able to maintain their lead throughout the game for a 60-47 opening round win over the Oldham-Ramona/Rutland Raiders in the Dakota Valley Conference Tournament in Colman on Monday, January 20th.

The Cardinals and Raiders were tied at 7-7 in the first quarter, but St Mary closed out the quarter on a 7-2 run for a 14-9 lead. The Raiders tied the game again at 14-14 early in the second quarter. St Mary responded with another run and took a 32-22 halftime lead.

The Cardinals scored the first five points of the third quarter for a 15-point lead at 37-22. St Mary had a double-digit lead throughout most of the second half. The Raiders cut the lead to nine points at 48-39 early in the fourth quarter, but that was as close as they would get.

Connor Libis had a game-high 31 points. Sam Palmer and Max Herber both finished with seven points. Weston Geraets added six points. Oldham-Ramona/Rutland was led by Brandon Trygstand with 16 points.

St Mary (7-2) will play Colman-Egan in the semifinals on Thursday, January 23rd in Colman at 7:30 p.m. The game can be seen on Big Sioux Media.

Ronald Wolf

January 20, 2020 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Ronald J. Wolf, 91, of Dell Rapids, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2020 at the Good Samaritan Village in Sioux Falls. His Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 in St. Mary Catholic Church, Dell Rapids. Visitation will begin at 12:00 noon on Tuesday, January 21, 2020. The Catholic Daughters Rosary will be prayed at 3:00 p.m. with the family present from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. The Christian Wake Service will begin at 7:00 p.m. at Kahler-Brende Funeral Home.
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Ronald Wolf, son of Martin and Lillian Wolf was born June 19, 1928 in Ramona, SD. He attended grade school in Nunda, SD and attended High School in Winfred. After his schooling, Ron enlisted in the Howard National Guard and served in Alaska, during the Korean War with the 147th Field Artillery Service Battery. After he was honorably discharged, he made his home in Winfred, SD working on the family farm and working construction.

He was united in marriage with Donna Ptak on July 11, 1964 at St. Leo’s Catholic Church in Tyndall, SD. They originally made their home in Flandreau, SD, and moved to Dell Rapids, SD in 1974. Ronald was employed with East River Electric and then Wyland Construction until 2003 when he retired.

Faith and family were very important to Ron. He also enjoyed hunting, gardening, and playing pool with friends.

He was an active member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and the American Legion in Dell Rapids, SD.

Grateful for having shared his life are his wife of 55 years, Donna (Ptak) Wolf. His children: Jeanne (Bill) Schneider, Rapid City, SD, Kevin (Sari) Wolf, Gillette, WY, Sister Maria Clemens Wolf, O.P., Nashville, TN, Allen (Dawn) Wolf, Worthing, SD, and Mick Wolf, of Gillette, WY. Ten grandchildren, Angie (Quinn Doheny), Zach, Natasha (Ashton Showalter), Deva Hunter, Trinity, Katy, Benjamin, Matthew, Garrett, and Halle Sue (Aaron Meek), and two great grandchildren, Theo and Arlo. Brothers: Martin (Lefty) Darlene, Leo (Delda), Gary (Bonnie), sisters, Mary Poncelet, Shirleen Berkelo, and Grace (Tom)Wolf and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Ambrose, Bill, and Tom; Sisters Betty Prill, Barb Goodspeed, Maureen Williams; sisters-in-law, Bonnie Wolf, and Becky Wolf; brothers-in-law, Maurice Williams, Ralph Poncelet and Bill Goodspeed.

Deubrook Stops Multiple Cardinal Rallies

January 18, 2020 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

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

The Dell Rapids St Mary Cardinal girls basketball team made multiple rallies against the Deubrook Area Dolphins on Thursday, January 16th, and every time the Dolphins were able to hold off the Cardinals and come away with a 52-42 win.

Deubrook Area scored the first seven points of the first quarter and led 10-2 with 2:00 to play. The Cardinals then scored the next six points to pull within two points at 10-8. Deubrook Area ended the first quarter leading 13-8. The Dolphins carried the momentum into the second quarter and scored the first five points to push the lead to 18-8. The Cardinals responded and cut the lead in half at 18-13 with about 6:00 to play in the half. Deubrook answered with a 9-0 run over the next three minutes to lead 27-13 with 3:00 left in the second quarter. Deubrook Area led 27-16 at halftime.

St Mary started the second half on a 5-0 run to cut the lead down to six points at 27-21. The Dolphins kept a seven-to-ten point lead through much of the third quarter and led 36-26 heading into the fourth quarter. Deubrook Area scored the first seven points of the fourth quarter and increased their lead to a game-high 17 points at 43-26 with 5:00 to go in the game. St Mary would not go away quietly. The Cardinals went on a 10-0 run with cut the lead to 43-36 with about 3:00 to go. St Mary then had a good look at a three-point shot with 2:30 to play that would have cut the lead to four points, but the shot spun out of the rim. At that point Deubrook Area was able to regain their composure and make enough free throws down the stretch for the 10-point win.

The Cardinals finished the game shooting 28% (13-46) from the field, 26% (6-23) from three-point area, and 67% (10-15) from the free throw line. They also had 22 team rebounds and 12 steals.

Ella Heinitz had 17 points and four rebounds. Courtney Brown had 11 points. Ella Griffin finished with nine points and three rebounds. Karlie Klein had a team-high five rebounds. Deubrook was led by Andrea Vandermeer with 15 points and Baylee Holmlund with 11 points. Claire Olsen had 11 rebounds.

St Mary (5-5) will play Estelline/Hendricks in Estelline at 7:30 p.m. in the opening round of the DVC Tournament on Tuesday, January 21st.

#2 Chargers Have Answer for Quarrier Boys

January 15, 2020 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

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

Every time the Dell Rapids Quarriers started to make noise and close the game, the Sioux Falls Christian Chargers had a response. The second-ranked Chargers defeated the Quarriers 68-56 on Tuesday, January 14th at Dell Rapids High School.

After leading 4-3 with 5:30 to go in the first quarter, Dell Rapids found themselves trailing 11-4 with 3:00 to go. The Quarriers were able to cut the lead down to four points at 16-12 by the end of the first quarter. Dell Rapids cut the Charger lead down to one point at 18-17 in the first minute of the second quarter. Sioux Falls Christian, however, went on an 11-2 run to take a 29-19 lead with 3:00 to go in the half. The Chargers finished the first half leading 34-25.

Dell Rapids went on a little run again to start the third quarter. The Quarriers cut the lead down to four points at 37-33 with 5:15 to play in the third quarter. The Chargers responded yet again slowly building the lead back to nine points at 46-37 with 1:10 to play in the third quarter. The scored remained 46-37 heading into the fourth quarter. The start of the fourth quarter saw the Quarriers score the first five points to bring the lead down to 46-42. The Chargers had another answer. Sioux Falls Christian went on a 9-2 run to go ahead 55-44 with 5:15 to play in the game. The Quarriers got the lead down to five points at 59-54 with 2:00 to go in the game, but the Chargers ended the game on a 9-2 run for the win.

Drew Van Regenmorter finished with 22 points and six rebounds in the game. Ramsey Heinecke added 14 points and seven rebounds. Logan Ellingson had eight points and four rebounds.

Dell Rapids (4-2) will travel to Milbank on Saturday, January 18th.

Quarrier Wrestling Falls to Madison

January 14, 2020 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The Dell Rapids Quarriers fell to the Madison Bulldogs in wrestling action on Tuesday, January 14th. Madison won the dual 41-33. The loss drops the Quarrier record to 7-4 in duals.

Dell Rapids will have a dual with Central Lyon, IA at 4:00 p.m. at Front Arena in Brookings on Friday, January 17th before the SDSU Jackrabbits host Iowa State at 7:00 p.m.

Individual Results:

106: John Mortrude (DR) over Carter Downs (Mad) (Fall 0:28)
113: Mason Stubbe (DR) over Isaac Henry (Mad) (Dec 3-0)
120: Truman Stoller (Mad) over Andrew Weiland (DR) (Dec 10-5)
126: Blake Johnson (Mad) over Carter Cross (DR) (Dec 9-8)
132: Sam Olson (Mad) over Hunter Nelson (DR) (TF 17-0, 3:11)
138: AJ Peters (Mad) over Trevon Cross (DR) (Fall 1:21)
145: Zach McKee (DR) over Jess Englert (Mad) (Fall 1:04)
152: Gage Carr (DR) over Riley Kearin (Mad) (Fall 2:59)
160: Colby Mennis (Mad) over Weston Mason (DR) (Fall 0:31)
170: Brayden Gee (DR) over Spencer Monroe (Mad) (Fall 2:59)
182: Nathan Mapp (Mad) over Sam Cavigielli (DR) (Fall 1:20)
195: Thomas Seppela (Mad) over Forfeit
220: Tyler Reck (Mad) over Forfeit
285: Kyle Cavigielli (DR) over Carter Estes (Mad) (Fall 0:34)

Quarrier Girls Fall to Second-Ranked Lennox Orioles

January 13, 2020 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

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

The Dell Rapids Quarrier girls basketball team hosted the second-ranked Lennox Orioles on Monday, January 13th. Lennox defeated Dell Rapids by a score of 67-27. This was the third game in a week for Dell Rapids.

Lennox took control of the game early by jumping out to a 14-0 lead. The Orioles led 21-2 at the end of the first quarter. The lead grew to 35-10 by halftime. Lennox continued to cruise in the second half outscoring Dell Rapids 32-17 in the final two quarters.

Dell Rapids was led by Aspen Hansen with nine points. Alli De Stigter had six points, and Haileigh Barnhart finished with four points. Lennox was led by Madysen Vlastuin with 19 points and Rianna Fillipi with 17 points.

Dell Rapids (0-7) will travel to Hartford to play the West Central Trojans on Tuesday, January 21st. The game can be seen on Big Sioux Media.

Charlotte Hinricher

January 13, 2020 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Charlotte M. Hinricher, 92, of Dell Rapids, died of natural causes on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at the United Living Community in Brookings. Her Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 18, 2020 in St. Mary Catholic Church, Dell Rapids with Fr. John Lantsberger as the celebrant. Casketbearers are Elliot Hinricher, Court Hinricher, Sam Hinricher, Ben Hinricher, Michael Hinricher, Jr., Zachery Hinricher, Joseph Tonneson and Mathew Hinricher. Interment will be in the St. Mary Cemetery. Visitation with the family present will begin at 5:00 p.m. with the Christian Wake Service beginning at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, January 17, 2020 at Kahler-Brende Funeral Home.
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Charlotte was born to Joseph Nicolaus Nemmers and Magdalen (nee) Roeder in Dell Rapids on July 14, 1927. She was the 12th of 13 farm children. She became motherless at age 11 when Magdalen died from tuberculosis. Her maternal aunt, Mary, helped raise and mentor her. She attended St. Mary Catholic Parish schools and graduated in 1945. Soon after, her oldest brother, Roman, paid for train fare to New York City (her first such trip abroad) so that she could stay with his family for an extended stay.

Charlotte met Robert Hinricher at a wedding dance. During this time, she tended for her father Joe’s home. Joe insisted that Bob be invited over for Sunday dinners, where they would enjoy one of Charlotte’s fresh-baked pies. They married one year later on September 5, 1949 in Dell Rapids. They honeymooned in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Together, they farmed for 11 years in Moody County before moving to Dell Rapids in 1960.

During this time before our current “farm-to-table” movement, she continued to process chickens, lard, and sweetcorn from relatives for the freezer, and canned applesauce, tomatoes, pickles, and jams.

Charlotte worked at Terrace Manor (now Dells Nursing and Rehab Center) from 1973 to 1997, growing in responsibility from a part-time cook, then head cook, to finally a certified dietician. For a decade of seasons, Bob and her helped run the Tonneson Farm pumpkin patch in Glyndon, MN. She also provided childcare for her grandsons Sam and Ben.

A devoted member of St. Mary Catholic Church her whole life, Charlotte was active in the Saint Theresa’s Altar Society Group and as a lay minister for Holy Communion. Bob and her typically said the rosary together before bedtime.

She was an avid pinochle player, jigsaw puzzle assembler, and reader of books. She was known for her beautiful penmanship, her many colorful flower beds, her large vegetable garden, her homemade sweet pickles, and especially her fruit pies.

Her love, generosity, cooking skills, and fond memories are survived by her elder brother Quintin Nemmers of Dell Rapids, SD; her daughter Kathy (Lon) Tonneson of Phoenix, AZ; her sons Terry of Newbury Park, CA, Ron of Woonsocket, SD, Earl (Melanie) of Forestburg, SD; Joe (Edie) of Dell Rapids, SD; Mike (Sharon) of Murfreesboro, TN, and Tim (Lisa) of New Prague, MN; her 16 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her mother and father; her brothers Urban, Aloysius, Roman, Fr. Leonard, Fr. Charles, Arnold, and John; her sisters Florence, Mary, Sr. Gertrude, and Sr. Helen; and her husband Robert.

Please send all cards and correspondence to the trustee, Earl Hinricher, 40473 221st Street, Forestburg, SD 57314.