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

Sales Tax and Building Permit Numbers for 2019 Reported

January 12, 2020 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The Dell Rapids City Council heard the final 2019 totals for building permits and an updated sales tax numbers during their regular meeting on Monday, January 6th.

The city reported lower building permit valuations in 2019 as compared to 2018. Dell Rapids had 12 new homes built and one new four-plex in 2019. This number is down slightly when the city saw 17 new homes built in 2018. Dell Rapids also did not have any large scale commercial projects in 2019. Despite the lower number of homes, building permit valuations were just over $4 million.

The council also heard that sales tax numbers continued to remain strong for 2019. Numbers are in through November, and the city has seen an increase of 5.1% over the same period in 2018. With the closing of both Shopko and Family Dollar in 2019, expectations were that sales tax revenue would be down slightly from 2018. Not only have numbers exceeded 2018, but signs point to 2019 surpassing the 2017 record numbers after the December numbers are finalized.

Quarrier Wrestling Has Four Place at Garretson Tourney

January 12, 2020 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

NThe Dell Rapids Quarrier wrestling team participated in the 16-team Dan Pansch/Jesse James Tournament held at Brandon Valley High School in Brandon on Saturday, January 11th.

Dell Rapids placed 12th as a team with a total of 68.0 points. Canton placed first with a total of 250.0 points. Brandon Valley was second with 192.0 points, and Chamberlain placed third with 143.0 points.

Four Quarrier wrestlers placed in the tournament. Brayden Gee had a second place finish. Gage Carr, Andrew Weiland, and Mason Stubbe all had fifth place finishes.

Dell Rapids will be in Madison on Tuesday, January 14th.

Individual Results

106

John Mortrude (4-4) place is unknown.

Champ. Round 1 – Hunter Witte (Flandreau) 8-6 won by fall over John Mortrude (Dell Rapids) 4-4 (Fall 1:39)
Cons. Round 1 – John Mortrude (Dell Rapids) 4-4 received a bye () (Bye)
Cons. Round 2 – Jackson Caba (Bon Homme/Scotland) 11-12 won by fall over John Mortrude (Dell Rapids) 4-4 (Fall 1:40)

106

Mason Stubbe (16-5) placed 5th and scored 12.0 team points.

Champ. Round 1 – Mason Stubbe (Dell Rapids) 16-5 won by forfeit over Forfeit Forfeit (Brandon Valley) 15-3 (For.)
Quarterfinal – Connor Siemonsma (West Central) 11-4 won by fall over Mason Stubbe (Dell Rapids) 16-5 (Fall 1:05)
Cons. Round 2 – Mason Stubbe (Dell Rapids) 16-5 won by major decision over Fyrst Henriksen (Tea) 1-2 (MD 10-0)
Cons. Round 3 – Mason Stubbe (Dell Rapids) 16-5 won by decision over Jackson Caba (Bon Homme/Scotland) 11-12 (Dec 6-1)
Cons. Semi – Hunter Witte (Flandreau) 8-6 won by decision over Mason Stubbe (Dell Rapids) 16-5 (Dec 3-1)
5th Place Match – Mason Stubbe (Dell Rapids) 16-5 won by decision over Hayden Schroeder (Vermillion) 16-8 (Dec 4-0)

113

Andrew Weiland (9-6) placed 5th and scored 12.0 team points.

Champ. Round 1 – Andrew Weiland (Dell Rapids) 9-6 received a bye () (Bye)
Quarterfinal – Tucker Bahm (Yankton) 16-3 won by major decision over Andrew Weiland (Dell Rapids) 9-6 (MD 13-2)
Cons. Round 2 – Andrew Weiland (Dell Rapids) 9-6 won by fall over Isaac Boden (Beresford) 1-12 (Fall 0:59)
Cons. Round 3 – Andrew Weiland (Dell Rapids) 9-6 won by fall over Quinn Long (Chamberlain) 4-15 (Fall 4:50)
Cons. Semi – Jordon Oehme (Brandon Valley) 14-6 won by decision over Andrew Weiland (Dell Rapids) 9-6 (Dec 8-2)
5th Place Match – Andrew Weiland (Dell Rapids) 9-6 won by major decision over Jayse Miller (Garretson) 9-9 (MD 13-4)

120

Carson Roach (6-9) place is unknown and scored 2.0 team points.

Champ. Round 1 – Carson Roach (Dell Rapids) 6-9 won by decision over Lawson Loiseau (Tri Valley) 6-11 (Dec 5-4)
Quarterfinal – Connor Eimers (Tea) 21-7 won by medical forfeit over Carson Roach (Dell Rapids) 6-9 (M. For.)
Cons. Round 2 – Robert Watkins (Beresford) 1-5 won by forfeit over Carson Roach (Dell Rapids) 6-9 (For.)

145

Trevon Cross (9-9) place is unknown and scored 3.0 team points.

Champ. Round 1 – Logan Serck (Beresford) 20-6 won by fall over Trevon Cross (Dell Rapids) 9-9 (Fall 5:07)
Cons. Round 1 – Trevon Cross (Dell Rapids) 9-9 won by fall over Landon Smith (Bon Homme/Scotland) 3-15 (Fall 4:36)
Cons. Round 2 – Dominic Abraham (Garretson) 10-9 won by fall over Trevon Cross (Dell Rapids) 9-9 (Fall 0:15)

152

Gage Carr (14-7) placed 5th and scored 16.0 team points.

Champ. Round 1 – Gage Carr (Dell Rapids) 14-7 won by fall over Izaak Reed (Beresford) 2-3 (Fall 2:35)
Quarterfinal – Landry Knight (West Central) 14-4 won by decision over Gage Carr (Dell Rapids) 14-7 (Dec 7-1)
Cons. Round 2 – Gage Carr (Dell Rapids) 14-7 won by injury default over Hunter Lavin (Vermillion) 1-8 (Inj. 0:00)
Cons. Round 3 – Gage Carr (Dell Rapids) 14-7 won by major decision over Swade Reis (Chamberlain) 4-13 (MD 16-5)
Cons. Semi – Jaden Dominisse (Canton) 21-2 won by fall over Gage Carr (Dell Rapids) 14-7 (Fall 4:34)
5th Place Match – Gage Carr (Dell Rapids) 14-7 won by fall over Izaak Reed (Beresford) 2-3 (Fall 0:19)

160

Brayden Gee (13-7) placed 2nd and scored 20.0 team points.

Champ. Round 1 – Brayden Gee (Dell Rapids) 13-7 received a bye () (Bye)
Quarterfinal – Brayden Gee (Dell Rapids) 13-7 won by fall over Sabren Bortnem (Brandon Valley) 3-2 (Fall 1:13)
Semifinal – Brayden Gee (Dell Rapids) 13-7 won by decision over Justin Zirpel (West Central) 13-8 (Dec 10-3)
1st Place Match – Jack Smith (Brandon Valley) 18-3 won by decision over Brayden Gee (Dell Rapids) 13-7 (Dec 6-0)

182

Sam Cavigielli (1-11) place is unknown and scored 0.0 team points.

Champ. Round 1 – Sam Cavigielli (Dell Rapids) 1-11 received a bye () (Bye)
Quarterfinal – Josh Crownover (Bon Homme/Scotland) 18-2 won by fall over Sam Cavigielli (Dell Rapids) 1-11 (Fall 0:54)
Cons. Round 2 – Sam Loecker (Sioux Falls O`Gorman) 14-10 won by fall over Sam Cavigielli (Dell Rapids) 1-11 (Fall 2:01)

285

Kyle Cavigielli (3-10) place is unknown and scored 3.0 team points.

Champ. Round 1 – Caleb Dagel (Sioux Falls Roosevelt) 16-5 won by fall over Kyle Cavigielli (Dell Rapids) 3-10 (Fall 0:28)
Cons. Round 1 – Kyle Cavigielli (Dell Rapids) 3-10 won by forfeit over Forfeit Forfeit (Yankton) 16-2 (For.)
Cons. Round 2 – Sam Lembcke (Brandon Valley) 8-5 won by fall over Kyle Cavigielli (Dell Rapids) 3-10 (Fall 0:31)

Colman-Egan Defense Shuts Down Quarrier Girls

January 12, 2020 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

After the game was tied 24-24 at halftime, the Colman-Egan Hawks held the Dell Rapids Quarriers to just eight second half points for a 41-32 win at the Mustang Seeds/DSU Classic in Madison on Saturday, January 11th.

The Quarriers and Hawks played a close back-and-forth game in the first half. Colman-Egan held a slight advantage at 17-13 after the first quarter. Dell Rapids, however, outscored the Hawks 11-7 in the second quarter to tie the game 24-24 at halftime. Colman-Egan then outscored Dell Rapids 17-8 in the second half for the win.

Dell Rapids finished the game shooting 30% (13-44) from the field, 27% (3-11) from three-point area, and 27% (3-11) from the free-throw line. The Quarriers had 34 team rebounds, six assists, and 14 turnovers.

Aspen Hansen had 12 points and 10 rebounds. Madysen VanOverbeke finished with nine points and six rebounds. Alli De Stigter added five points and two rebounds.

Dell Rapids (0-6) will host Lennox on Monday, January 13th. The game can be seen on Big Sioux Media.

Strong First Half Key to Cardinal Girls Win

January 12, 2020 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

After suffering a loss at home just hours earlier, the Dell Rapids St Mary Cardinal girls basketball team bounced back with a 50-45 win over the Ipswich Tigers at the Mustang Seeds/DSU Classic in Madison on Saturday, January 11th.

The Cardinals used a strong offensive performance in the first half to fuel the win. St Mary shot 56% (14-25) from the field and 58% (7-12) from three-point area in the first half to build a lead they wouldn’t lose. The Cardinals led by just three points at the end of the first quarter at 18-15, but outscored the Tigers 20-6 for a 38-21 lead at halftime.

The Tiger defense held St Mary to just 12 second half points, but the Cardinal lead was too much for Ipswich to overcome. The Tigers outscored St Mary 10-6 in the third quarter to cut the lead to 44-31 heading into the fourth quarter. Ipswich then outscored St Mary 14-6 in the final quarter, but wasn’t enough as the Cardinals hung on for the win.

Ella Heinitz finished the game with 19 points, five steals, and four rebounds. Ella Griffin had nine points, five rebounds, and three assists. Karlie Klein finished with eight points and five rebounds, and Sydney Klein added six points and five rebounds.

St Mary (5-4) will host the Deubrook Area Dolphins on Thursday, January 16th. The game can be seen on Big Sioux Media.

Big Second Quarter Lifts Quarrier Boys on the Road

January 11, 2020 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Playing in their first game in 10 days, the Dell Rapids Quarrier boys basketball team traveled to Chamberlain to face the Cubs on Friday, January 10th. Dell Rapids used a big second quarter to propel themselves to a 60-51 road win.

The two teams played even in three of the quarters in the game, including the first quarter. The Cubs and Quarriers ended the first quarter tied 17-17. Dell Rapids took the lead in the second quarter thanks to a 13-4 advantage for a 30-21 halftime lead. The Quarriers were able to maintain that lead throughout the second half and take the win as the two teams played to the same 30-30 score in the final two quarters.

Three players finished the game in double figures for Dell Rapids. Drew Van Regenmorter had 15 points and nine rebounds. Colin Rentz finished with 15 points, eight rebounds, three assists, and three steals. Ramsey Heinecke tallied 12 points and five rebounds in the game.

Dell Rapids (4-1) will host Sioux Falls Christian on Tuesday, January 14th. The game can be seen on Big Sioux Media.

#2 Bulldogs Stop Cardinal Boys at Home

January 11, 2020 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

In a game that featured the #2 De Smet Bulldogs and #4 Dell Rapids St Mary Cardinals at Dell Rapids St Mary High School in front of a packed house, the Bulldogs came away with a 63-44 win on Friday, January 10th.

The Bulldogs flexed their muscles early and led the entire game. Holding a slim 5-4, De Smet went on an 8-0 run to push their lead to 13-4. The lead grew to 19-8 by the end of the first quarter. The Bulldogs pushed the lead to 35-20 at halftime.

The hot shooting and strong defense of the Bulldogs continue into the second half. De Smet grew the lead to 20 points in the third quarter before St Mary cut the lead back down to 15 points at 46-31 heading into the final quarter. De Smet then outscored St Mary 17-13 in the final quarter for the win.

Connor Libis had 23 points for the Cardinals.

St Mary (6-2) will host the Deubrook Area Dolphins on Friday, January 17th. The game can be seen on Big Sioux Media.

Cardinal Girls Fall to Tough Bulldog Team

January 11, 2020 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The Dell Rapids St Mary Cardinal girls hosted the undefeated De Smet Bulldogs on Friday, January 10th. The Bulldogs remained unbeaten as they beat the Cardinals 52-33.

St Mary kept within striking distance throughout the first quarter. The Cardinals never got behind by more than five points and finished the quarter trailing 10-7. De Smet used a big second quarter to put some space between them and the Cardinals. The Bulldogs outscored St Mary 17-3 for a 27-10 halftime lead. The second quarter advantage for De Smet proved to be the deciding factor in the game. The Bulldogs only outscored St Mary by two points the entire second half at 25-23 for the 19-point win.

Ella Heinitz led the team with 19 points in the game.

Quarrier Wrestling Splits in Canton

January 8, 2020 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The Dell Rapids Quarrier wrestling team split their two duals on Tuesday, January 7th in Canton. The Quarriers lost to Canton 60-18 and earned a team win over Vermillion 45-36.

Dell Rapids will be at the Garretson Tournament held at Brandon Valley High School in Brandon on Saturday, January 11th.

Canton 60, Dell Rapids 18

106: Mason Stubbe (DR) over Forfeit
113: John Mortrude (DR) over Cole Sehr (Can) – Fall
120: Andy Meyer (Can) over Andrew Weiland (DR) – Dec: 12-5
126: Luke Richardson (Can) over Forfeit
132: Braden Sehr (Can) over Hunter Nelson (DR) – Fall
138: Kellyn March (Can) over Gabe Clark (DR) – Fall
145: Seth Peterson (Can) over Trevon Cross (DR) – Fall
152: Jaden Dominisse (Can) over Gage Carr (DR) – Dec: 11-4
160: Brayden Gee (DR) over Forfeit
170: Shaeden Scheidt (Can) over Forfeit
182: Josh Merkle (Can) over Sam Cavigielli (DR) – Fall
195: Cullen Rutten (Can) over Forfeit
220: Marshall Baldwin (Can) over Forfeit
285: Zach Richardson (Can) over Kyle Cavigielli (DR) – Fall

Dell Rapids 45, Canton 36

106: Mason Stubbe (DR) over Hayden Schroeder (Ver) – Dec: 7-2
113: Carson Roach (DR) over Connor Peterson (Ver) – Fall
120: Andrew Weiland (DR) over Forfeit
126: Rollie French (Ver) over Forfeit
132: Hunter Nelson (DR) over Forfeit
138: Caleb Emerson (Ver) over Gabe Clark (DR) – Fall
145: Trevon Cross (DR) over Hunter Lavin (Ver) – Fall
152: Lucas Anglin (Ver) over Forfeit
160: Gage Carr (DR) over Tyson Hage (Ver) – Fall
170: Jack Kratz (Ver) over Brayden Gee (DR) – Fall
182: John LaCogata (Ver) over Forfeit
195: Sam Cavigielli (DR) over Andonn Person (Ver) – Fall
220: Connor Mattson (Ver) over Forfeit
285: Kyle Cavigielli (DR) over Forfeit

Garretson Survives Against Cardinal Girls

January 8, 2020 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

In a hard-fought battle to the very end, the Garretson Blue Dragons hung on to beat the Dell Rapids St Mary Cardinals 63-53 on Tuesday, January 7th, at Dell Rapids St Mary High School.

The first quarter went back and forth as the two teams traded the lead multiple times. The Cardinals led 11-7 with 2:15 to go in the quarter, but Garretson closed out the quarter on a 9-2 run for a 16-13 advantage heading into the second quarter. The Blue Dragons scored the first eight points of the second quarter and led 24-13 with 5:15 to play in the half. The Cardinals were able to cut the lead down to 30-23 by halftime.

St Mary came out of the locker room at halftime and outscored Garretson 6-2 in the first two minutes to cut the Blue Dragon lead to 32-29. Garretson was able to stay ahead of St Mary by three-to-six points most of the third quarter. The Blue Dragons scored the final basket of the third quarter to push their lead to 45-37 heading into the final quarter.

The Blue Dragons scored the first seven points of the fourth quarter and pushed their lead to a game-high 15 points at 52-37. St Mary then started chipping away at the lead. The Cardinals got the lead down to five points with 2:33 to play at 56-51. The lead was cut down to three points at 56-53 with 2:00 to go in the game. Garretson, however, closed out the game on a 7-0 run by hitting their free throws down the stretch for the victory.

Ella Heinitz had a game-high 29 points for St Mary. Lizzie Olsen finished with 19 points for Garretson.

St Mary (4-3) will host the De Smet Bulldogs in a girls and boys double-header on Friday, January 10th. Both games can be seen on Big Sioux Media.

Quarrier Girls Come up Short Against #3 Fighting Cougars

January 7, 2020 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

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

Looking for their first win of the season, the Dell Rapids Quarrier girls basketball team came up just short against the #3 ranked McCook Central/Montrose Fighting Cougars on Tuesday, January 7th. The Cougars came from behind to beat the Quarriers 58-45.

Dell Rapids led for most of the first quarter and led by as many as five points. The Quarriers ended the first quarter leading 16-13. Still trailing by three points at 21-18, McCook Central/Montrose went on a 7-0 run to take the lead 25-21 midway through the second quarter. The Cougars were able to maintain that lead and went to the locker room leading 29-26 at halftime.

McCook Central/Montrose scored the first ten points of the third quarter to push the lead to 39-26. The Cougars took a 42-30 lead into the fourth quarter. The lead grew to as many as 15 points in the fourth quarter for the Cougar win.

Aspen Hansen led the Quarriers with 25 points in the game. Alli De Stigter finished with six points. Beck Dorn had five points, and Zoey Hilmoe had four points. Three players finished in double figures for the Cougars. Ashtyn Wobig had 18 points, Madisen Koepsell had 17, and Abigail Van Ruler had 16 points.

Dell Rapids (0-5) will play Colman-Egan on Saturday, January 11th, at 2:30 at the DSU Classic in Madison. There will be a link to the video stream of the game.

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