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

Quarrier Wrestling Team Finishes 4th in Watertown

December 15, 2019 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The Dell Rapids Quarrier wrestling team finished fourth at the Watertown Tournament on Saturday, December 14th out of eight total teams.

The Quarriers placed second in their pool with a 2-1 record. Dell Rapids had victories over Sioux Falls O’Gorman and Tea Area, but lost to Vermillion. Finishing second in the pool placed them into the 3rd place match of the tournament. Dell Rapids fell to Canby, MN in that match to finish fourth in the tournament.

Dell Rapids will host their only home Dak12 meet of the year on Tuesday, December 17th. The match will be streamed on Big Sioux Media.

Tea Area defeated Dell Rapids 43-36

106 – Quincy Hulverson (Tea Area) over Mason Stubbe (Dell Rapids) Maj 14-2
113 – Wyatt Stuntebeck (Tea Area) over Andrew Weiland (Dell Rapids) Dec 11-4
120 – Connor Eimers (Tea Area) over Carson Roach (Dell Rapids) Fall 3:05
126 – Jacob Vogel (Dell Rapids) over Hunter Wilson (Tea Area) Fall 1:03
132 – Carter Cross (Dell Rapids) over Jonah Hunter (Tea Area) Fall 0:34
138 – Zach McKee (Dell Rapids) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf
145 – Trevon Cross (Dell Rapids) over Carson Lohr (Tea Area) Fall 1:48
152 – Gage Carr (Dell Rapids) over Gavin Van Emmerik (Tea Area) Fall 1:03
160 – Brayden Gee (Dell Rapids) over Preston Eimers (Tea Area) Fall 1:49
170 – T.J. Krietlow (Tea Area) over Josh Deknikker (Dell Rapids) Fall 3:33
182 – Isaac Johnson (Tea Area) over Sam Cavigielli (Dell Rapids) Fall 3:31
195 – Matthew Schwebach (Tea Area) over Mitchell Klinkenborg (Dell Rapids) Fall 2:38
220 – JT Panning (Tea Area) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf
285 – Jacob Bender (Tea Area) over Kyle Cavigielli (Dell Rapids) Fall 2:31

Dell Rapids defeated Sioux Falls O`Gorman 42-40

106 – Mason Stubbe (Dell Rapids) over Keenan Sheridan (Sioux Falls O`Gorman) Fall 3:29
113 – Andrew Weiland (Dell Rapids) over Holden Hight (Sioux Falls O`Gorman) Fall 3:16
120 – Carson Roach (Dell Rapids) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf
126 – Carson Holt (Sioux Falls O`Gorman) over Carter Cross (Dell Rapids) Fall 5:19
132 – Jacob Vogel (Dell Rapids) over Josh Brunz (Sioux Falls O`Gorman) Fall 4:40
138 – Beau Beavers (Sioux Falls O`Gorman) over Zach McKee (Dell Rapids) Maj 16-8
145 – Aaron Ideker (Sioux Falls O`Gorman) over Trevon Cross (Dell Rapids) Fall 5:14
152 – Gage Carr (Dell Rapids) over Jeff Fiegen (Sioux Falls O`Gorman) Fall 0:43
160 – Brayden Gee (Dell Rapids) over Jordan Dahl (Sioux Falls O`Gorman) Fall 3:31
170 – Josh Deknikker (Dell Rapids) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf
182 – Will Wiesensee (Sioux Falls O`Gorman) over Sam Cavigielli (Dell Rapids) Fall 3:44
195 – Sam Loecker (Sioux Falls O`Gorman) over Mitchell Klinkenborg (Dell Rapids) Fall 2:43
220 – Lucas Berthelsen (Sioux Falls O`Gorman) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf
285 – Matt Peters (Sioux Falls O`Gorman) over Kyle Cavigielli (Dell Rapids) Fall 0:43

Dell Rapids defeated Vermillion 42-32

106 – Mason Stubbe (Dell Rapids) over Hayden Schroeder (Vermillion) Dec 6-0
113 – Andrew Weiland (Dell Rapids) over Connor Peterson (Vermillion) Fall 5:06
120 – Nick Roob (Vermillion) over Carson Roach (Dell Rapids) Maj 13-2
126 – Carter Cross (Dell Rapids) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf
132 – Jacob Vogel (Dell Rapids) over Rollie French (Vermillion) Fall 0:26
138 – Zach McKee (Dell Rapids) over Caleb Emerson (Vermillion) Fall 0:59
145 – Lucus Anglin (Vermillion) over Weston Mason (Dell Rapids) Fall 1:13
152 – Trevon Cross (Dell Rapids) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf
160 – Gage Carr (Dell Rapids) over Tyson Hage (Vermillion) Dec 4-2
170 – Jack Kratz (Vermillion) over Brayden Gee (Dell Rapids) Maj 15-7
182 – John LaCogata (Vermillion) over Sam Cavigielli (Dell Rapids) Fall 2:27
195 – Mitchell Klinkenborg (Dell Rapids) over Andonn Person (Vermillion) Fall 1:55
220 – Kobe Culver (Vermillion) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf
285 – Zach Brady (Vermillion) over Kyle Cavigielli (Dell Rapids) Fall 0:34

Canby defeated Dell Rapids 46-23

106 – Mason Stubbe (Dell Rapids) over Nick Wagner (Canby) TF 16-0
113 – Lane Fink (Canby) over Andrew Weiland (Dell Rapids) Dec 7-4
120 – Lincoln Fink (Canby) over Carson Roach (Dell Rapids) Maj 12-2
126 – Jacob Vogel (Dell Rapids) over Jake Wagner (Canby) Dec 7-2
132 – Brayden Gravdal (Canby) over Carter Cross (Dell Rapids) Fall 1:01
138 – Zach McKee (Dell Rapids) over Tanner Drietz (Canby) Dec 7-0
145 – Parker Viessman (Canby) over Trevon Cross (Dell Rapids) Fall 5:12
152 – Gage Carr (Dell Rapids) over Coltyn Drietz (Canby) Fall 5:26
160 – Brayden Gee (Dell Rapids) over Hunter Cleveland (Canby) Fall 0:39
170 – Alex Full (Canby) over Josh Deknikker (Dell Rapids) Fall 0:51
182 – Kalib Greenman (Canby) over Sam Cavigielli (Dell Rapids) Fall 0:25
195 – Josh Steffen (Canby) over Mitchell Klinkenborg (Dell Rapids) Dec 6-2
220 – shane Noyes (Canby) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf
285 – Denver Noyes (Canby) over Kyle Cavigielli (Dell Rapids) Fall 0:22

Cardinal Boys Grind Out Season Opening Win

December 15, 2019 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The Dell Rapids St Mary Cardinal boys found a way to grind out a 57-45 over the Colman-Egan Hawks on Friday, December 13th to open up the 2019-2020 basketball season.

After a back-and-forth first quarter, Colman-Egan found themselves leading 11-10 after a last-second three-point shot by Ty Hiller. The Cardinals got into an offensive groove in the second quarter, scoring 24 points, and held a 34-29 lead at halftime. The Hawks cut into the lead by the end of the third quarter as St Mary held a slim 41-38 lead. Colman-Egan scored the first three points of the fourth quarter to tie the game at 41-41, but St Mary answered with a 12-0 to go ahead 53-41 to take the victory.

Connor Libis finished the game with 22 points for the Cardinals. Sam Palmer added 17 points. Colman-Egan was led by Dalton Voelker with 17 points.

St Mary (1-0) will travel to Mitchell to play Mitchell Christian on Tuesday, December 17th in a double-header with the girls. The game can be seen on Big Sioux Media.

Balanced Attack Paves Way for Quarrier Boys Win

December 15, 2019 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

A 7-0 run to start the game and five different players scoring in double figures resulted in a 84-59 win for the Dell Rapids Quarriers over the West Central Trojans on Friday, December 13th.

Dell Rapids never trailed in the game after starting on a 7-0 run. The Quarriers led 20-11 after the first quarter, and then extended that lead to 21 points by halftime at 49-28. The Trojans cut into the Dell Rapids just a little by the end of the third quarter. Dell Rapids led 66-49 at the end of the quarter. The Quarriers then outscored West Central 18-10 in the final quarter.

All five starters for Dell Rapids finished the game in double figures. Colin Rentz had 17 points, six assists, four rebounds, and three steals. Logan Ellingson had 16 points. Connor Rentz had 15 points and three assists. Ramsey Heinecke had 12 points. Drew VanRegenmorter finished with 10 points, six rebounds, and five assists.

Dell Rapids (1-0) will travel to Baltic to play the Bulldogs on Monday, December 16th. The game can be seen on Big Sioux Media.

Cardinal Girls Drop Close Game to Start Season

December 14, 2019 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The Dell Rapids St Mary Cardinal girls basketball team traveled to Colman to take on the Colman-Egan Hawks to start the 2019-2020 season on Friday, December 13th. Colman-Egan put together a big enough rally in the second quarter to come away with a 56-43 win.

St Mary held a small two-point lead after the first quarter at 11-9. The Hawks outscored the Cardinals 14-7 in the second quarter to take a 23-18 halftime lead. St Mary pulled within two points at 33-31 with under a minute to play in the third quarter, but Colman-Egan scored the final basket for a 35-31 lead heading to the fourth quarter. The Hawks outscored St Mary 21-12 in the final quarter to seal the victory.

Courtney Brown led St Mary with 16 points. Ella Heinitz had 13 points, and Ella Griffin finished with nine points. Sydney Klein had a team-high four rebounds to go along with five points. Colman-Egan was led by Mackenzie Hemmer with 28 points, Braiden Westley with 15 points, and Josie Mousel with 12 points.

The Cardinals (0-1) will travel to Mitchell to play Mitchell Christian in a double-header with the boys on Tuesday, December 17th.

Harlan Williams

December 12, 2019 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Harlan Williams, formerly of Webster, SD, crossed the thin veil from this world into waiting arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus, Saturday December 7, 2019, at Ava’s Hospice House in Sioux Falls, SD, with his children by his side. Harlan would have celebrated his 87th birthday in January. His celebration of life will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 14, 2019 at River Community Church, 511 E 7th St, in Dell Rapids. Visitation with the family present will be one hour prior to the start of the service. Internment, including a graveside service, will be in the Webster Cemetery at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 14, 2019. The public is welcome to both services.

Harlan was born in Webster, SD on January 15, 1933, the third of eight siblings born to Hilman O. and Evelyn (Jacobson) Williams. He was baptized, confirmed and a life-long member of St. John’s Lutheran Church. He attended country school through the 8th grade, ‘walking up hill both ways to attend, with one bike shared by eight.’ He graduated from Webster High School in 1950. He enlisted in the US Army, where he served from 1953 through 1955. He was transferred to the US Army Reserves in order to care for the family farm upon his father’s illness.

Harlan met his life-long partner and love, Maxine Graves, at a dance in Waubay, SD. They married February 8, 1959 in Waubay. They lived on and worked the family farm until 1978. During this time, their four children, Sandy, Chuck, Terri and David were born. The farm became the gathering place for all, including extended family and anyone who needed people to call family. It was here that Harlan taught his nephews and nieces the value of hard work over their summer stays, Maxine welcomed all with open arms and amazing food. Harlan was most at home surrounded by the dust and dirt of the fields and animals, with his family along his side.

Harlan and his family moved into Webster in 1978 to manage the American Legion Club #40, where he had been a long-term member, and served as commander. He and Maxine were partners in this endeavor until 2003, when they retired and moved to Groton, SD to be closer to grandchildren. He returned to his roots of farming through involvement and work on a local family farm for several years, which he thoroughly enjoyed. He continued to live in Groton following Maxine’s death until 2014 when he moved to Dell Rapids, SD to live with his daughter, Sandy and her family, in order to receive dialysis and the care he needed. His Earthly life peacefully came to a close following a brief stay at Ava’s Hospice House.

Harlan was best known for his humor, pranks and teasing, of which anyone who knew him has a story to tell. Children of all ages, along with dogs of all sizes, were immediately drawn to him. Some of this was motivated by his soft heart and laid-back demeanor, along with candy and treats he always had on hand. His dedication to God, his family and country largely defined who he was.

Those keeping Harlan’s memory alive are his children, Sandy (Jack) Koenig, Terri (Joe) Williams Murray, David (Angie) Williams, along with his grandchildren, Nathan and Jay Koenig, Karen Williams, Patrick, Shanon, Mariaha, Caidince, and Mason Murray, Amanda, Benjamin and Jesse Williams. Great grandchildren include Mariah and Katherine Koenig, Kevin Koenig, and Kason Murray, as well as many nieces and nephews. Siblings include Leon Williams and Mary Burke. Preceding him into eternal life are his wife, Maxine, son, Charles (Chuck), grandson, Kevin, parents, Hilman and Evelyn, and siblings Helen, Betty, June, Charles (Chuck), and Roger.

Memorials may be sent in care of Harlan Williams at Kahler Funeral Home, 107 W 4th St, Dell Rapids, SD 57022, www.kahlerfh.com.

Eight Quarrier Wrestlers Place at Top of the Rock Tourney

December 8, 2019 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The Dell Rapids Quarrier wrestling team kicked off their 2019-2020 season with their “Top of the Rock” tournament at Dell Rapids High School on Saturday, December 7th.

Eight wrestlers placed for the Quarriers, including three champions. Mason Stubbe, Jacob Vogel, and Zach McKee all won their respective weight classes. Andrew Weiland and Brayden Gee both had a second place finish. John Mortrude, Gage Carr, and Mitchell Klinkenborg all had fourth place finishes.

Dell Rapids finished fifth as a team with a total of 140.5 points. Canton won the team title with 229.5 points. Parker finished second with 176.0 points, and McCook Central/Montrose was third with 163.5 points.

The Quarriers will be at the Watertown Tournament on Saturday, December 14th.

Complete Dell Rapids Results

106: Mason Stubbe (3-0) – 1st place
106: John Mortrude (4-2) – 4th place
113: Andrew Weiland (1-1) – 2nd place
126: Jacob Vogel (3-0) – 1st place
138: Zach McKee (3-0) – 1st place
145: Hunter Nelson (0-2)
145: Weston Mason (1-2)
145: Trevon Cross (3-2)
152: Gage Carr (3-2) – 4th place
160: Brayden Gee (2-1) – 2nd place
170: Josh Deknikker (0-2)
195: Sam Cavigielli (0-2)
195: Mitchell Klinkenborg (2-2) – 4th place
285: Kyle Cavigielli (0-2)

Economy Strong in Dell Rapids Despite Rough 2019

December 8, 2019 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The economy in Dell Rapids is holding strong despite a rough year in 2019 with business closings and two major floods. Sales tax revenues remained on a pace to surpass 2018 totals according to a report given by City Administrator Justin Weiland at the latest Dell Rapids City Council meeting on Monday, December 2nd.

“Things are still looking good on the year. The bottom didn’t fall out on the community when we lost Shopko, which was an obvious concern. We just kind of hope that November and December months are strong, which they generally are. We haven’t really ever seen any big dips in a year in those months in the past. Hopefully that will continue strong,” said Weiland at the council meeting.

Administration was not sure what the sales tax numbers might be in 2019 with the closure of big retail businesses. Shopko closed its store at the end of February. Video Plus also closed in March, and Family Dollar shut its doors in the middle of May.

Even though the community lost some businesses this year, new ones have opened in the last year. Papa’s Pub opened in the middle of December in 2018. Pinz opened in October of this year, and The Shoppe just recently opened in early November. All three of these businesses are located in downtown Dell Rapids.

Sales tax revenue has been reported through the month of October. Dell Rapids has seen a 5.4% increase in sales tax revenues compared to the same time in 2018, which is an increase of just under $53,000. The city has surpassed the million dollar mark already this year, and only three of the reported 10 months saw a decrease from last year.

Mike Kriens

December 8, 2019 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Mike Kriens, 90, of Dell Rapids, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2019 at Sanford Health in Sioux Falls. His Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 in St. Mary Catholic Church. Interment will be in the St. Mary Cemetery, Dell Rapids. Mike’s grandchildren will serve as his casketbearers. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, December 9, 2019 at Kahler Funeral Home. The family will be present at 4:00 p.m. with the Christian Wake Service beginning at 7:00 p.m.

Mike Clarence Kriens was born on August 25, 1929 to Clarence and Elizabeth (Riley) Kriens. He grew up in rural Colton and attended school there. He served in the US Army during the Korean War and was honorably discharged in August of 1953. After he returned home he was united in marriage to Kathryn Louise Welbig on November 18, 1953. The couple made their home and farmed northwest of Dell Rapids with their six children for 44 years. They moved into Dell Rapids in 1997. Mike continued to make daily trips to the farm, which was his greatest passion. Louise passed away on March 24, 2016. Mike continued to live in their home in Dell Rapids.

Mike was preceded in death by his wife, Louise, his parents, his three brothers, Max, Herb and Tim Kriens and his sister, Betty Stangeland.

Left to cherish his memory are his children, David Kriens of Dell Rapids, Sharon (Harold) Nicholas of Harrisburg, NC, Joan (Alan) Amundson of Colton, Jean (Mike) Gilmore of Dell Rapids, Karen (Wayne) Johnson of Sioux Falls and Terry (Barb) Kriens of Dell Rapids; his 12 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren; brother-in-law, Bud (Colleen) Welbig of Dell Rapids; sister-in-law, Sr. Lynn Marie Welbig of Sioux Falls and many friends and extended family.

www.kahlerfh.com

Robert Baum, Sr

December 3, 2019 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Robert Baum Sr., 92, of Dell Rapids, passed away on Friday, November 29, 2019 at the Avera Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls. His Memorial Mass will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 14, 2019 in St. Mary Catholic Church, Dell Rapids. Visitation will be one hour prior to the start of the mass in the church. To leave condolences or view the video tribute please visit www.kahlerfh.com

Memorials may be directed to Mothers Healing Garden.

Robert (Bob) Eugene Baum Sr. was born in New Richmond, WI to Margaret and Herbert Baum on October 5 1927. Robert married Loraine on April 29, 1950 in Chicago.

Bob enlisted in the Navy after high school and earned his electrical engineering degree while in the service. While still in Chicago, Bob joined Sencore and became a major force in their growth, advancing to Vice President. Sioux Falls was chosen to be the new home for Sencore and Bob moved his family to rural Dell Rapids in 1969. Bob and Loraine were blessed with 62 years of marriage.

Bob was an active member of the community. He was a member of the Lions club, bowled many years on a local bowling league and was a lifetime member of the Dell Rapids golf course. Golf was his passion and he was well known for walking the course even into his eighties.

Bob enjoyed finding solutions for any problem that would arise and he taught his children to always seek the solution rather than focus on the problem. He was self motivated and taught himself to oil paint, he was also gifted in carpentry; upon moving into the family home he proceeded to completely change the floor plan and with the help of his children turned the house into a home.

After retiring from Sencore he became a mainstay for Habitat for Humanity putting in 25 years of volunteering. In 2015 they awarded him a plaque recognizing his loyal service, which he displayed proudly.

Those who will keep his memory alive are his children, son, Robert Jr. and Carol Baum of Dell Rapids, daughter Mari and Paul Ginsbach of Dell Rapids, son, Don and Kim Baum of Dell Rapids, son, Marty and Tracy Baum of Dubois WY, son, Carl and Shelli Baum Kansas City MO, daughter, Anne Douglas and her fiancee Gordon Fossum Jr. of Sioux Falls. His 21 grandchildren and 33 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild on the way. His brother Gary and Paula Baum, brother- in-law Don Strohbeen, brother-in-law and sister-in-law John and Mary Lou Derwent.

He is preceded in death by his father and mother, his sisters Bettie and Dolores, his loving wife Loraine her parents and sister, his son-in-law Bill and his two grandchildren Jeremy and Megan.

Joe Luke

December 1, 2019 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Joe Luke, 73, of Dell Rapids passed away Thursday, November 28, 2019 at home surrounded by his loving family.

Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 AM Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Dell Rapids. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation with the family present will be from 5:00 to 7:00 PM followed by a Wake Service at 7:00 PM Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at the church.

Joe was born in Mitchell, SD to August and Mary (Neis) Luke on August 19, 1946. He went to school in Marion. He married Karen Berthelsen on July 15, 1966 in Parker, SD. They moved to a farm east of Dell Rapids in 1971, where he farmed for Wayne Burkhart for 27 years. They moved into town in 1981. In October of 1998 he started farming for Kevin and Renee Brown until he retired in November of 2013. Although, he was retired he still enjoyed helping the Browns out part-time with the harvest season, until the fall of 2017. He also helped at the Dell Rapids Elevator in the spring. His real passion was for small engine repair and helping others. He really enjoyed the conversations he had with all the people in and out of the shop, swapping stories, and the countless friendships he made. He started fixing things in his garage and continued in the Luke Shop, where he kept very busy. There was never a day his phone didn’t ring or a lawn mower or snow blower wasn’t being dropped off. Joe was a selfless, caring and loving person who truly touched the lives of his family and those around him.

Joe is preceded in death by his sons, Marvin and Scott Luke; parents, August and Mary Luke; brothers, Don and Bill Luke; sisters, Marlene Weber and Margaret Schrader.

Joe is survived by his loving wife, Karen: son, Jeff (Brenda) Luke and daughter, Laurie (Ken) Schultz, both of Dell Rapids; daughter-in-law, Sherri (Clint) Dobesh of Centerton, AR; five brothers, John Luke of Marion, Jerome Luke of Mott, ND, Ray Luke of Sioux Falls, Mike Luke of Hartford, Paul Luke of Marion; five sisters, Mary Kelch of Clarion, IA, Donna Mae Miller of Mott, ND, Bernice Kreis of Ashland, Neb, Christine Sarnowski of Blair, Neb, Verionica Narsavage of Moscow, PA; eight grandchildren, Ashley (James) Kroon of Sioux Falls, Kelsey (Dylan) Nelsen of Dell Rapids, Breona (Sam) Hinricher of Fargo, ND, Michael Luke of Sioux Falls, Mallery Luke of Phoenix, AZ, Karley Luke of Centerton, AR, Chad Sneve of Hudson, Dayton Sneve of Dell Rapids; “granddog”, Tank of Dell Rapids and seven great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Kevin Brown, Ross Brown, Levi Brown, Ron Haney, Patrick Harrington, Jack Entringer

Honorary Pallbearers: Jim Rhinehart (Rhino), Jim Borns, Cory Hollowood, Gary Anderson

The family of Joe wishes to extend our sincere thanks to Dr. Herber, Dr. McKean, Dr. Gant, Dr. Arneson, Molly, all of his nurses and staff at the Prairie Center and McKennan Hospital, Avera Hospice, his nurses Patty, Nikki, and the wonderful care staff; Patrick Harrington and all of our family and friends. A special thank you to Kevin and Renee Brown and their boys for everything they have done for Joe and his family. It has meant the world to us all.

The family requests memorials be directed to ESA Christmas for our Kids, Dell Rapids Pink Ladies or local charity of their choice in Joe’s name.

minnehahafuneralhome.com

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