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

Strong Fourth Quarter Lifts Quarrier Boys to Victory

February 2, 2019 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Photo courtesy of Rhonda Rentz

A strong fourth quarter helped the Dell Rapids Quarrier boys basketball team to a 61-43 win over the Tri-Valley Mustangs on Friday, February 1st at Tri-Valley High School.

After Tri-Valley hit a game-opening three-point shot, the Quarriers went on an 8-0 run to take an 8-3 lead early in the game. The Mustangs closed the gap to 8-7 before Dell Rapids went on a 9-0 run to take a 17-7 lead with 1:30 to play in the quarter. The Quarriers ended the first quarter leading 17-10. Logan Ellingson hit a three-point shot from deep at the left wing with 7:04 to play in the second quarter to give Dell Rapids a 20-12 lead. The Quarriers were only able to score four more points the remainder of the quarter, and Tri-Valley pulled within two points by halftime at 24-22.

The Mustangs continued the momentum and tied the game at 24-24 on a Will Kulzer layup with 6:50 to play in third quarter. Tri-Valley took the lead at 31-29 with 4:30 to go in the quarter on a Nick Hass three-point shot, which was the first lead for the Mustangs since the game-opening three-point shot. That’s when the Quarriers took control of the game. Dell Rapids closed the quarter on a 13-6 run to take a 42-37 lead into the fourth quarter. The Quarriers then outscored Tri-Valley 19-6 in the final quarter for the win.

Logan Ellingson led Dell Rapids in scoring with 17 points. Colin Rentz added 15 points. Drew Van Regenmorter had a game-high 10 rebounds. Logan Heim finished with nine rebounds and four assists. Tri-Valley was led by Kulzer with 14 points and seven rebounds.

Dell Rapid (8-4) will host Mt Vernon/Plankinton in a girls and boys double-header on Tuesday, February 5th. Both games can be seen on Big Sioux Media.

Gerald Heinemann

January 31, 2019 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our father, Gerald Cleophus Heinemann of Dell Rapids at the age of 82. He passed away early Wednesday morning, January 30^th, 2019 during the coldest temperatures we’ve had in years.

Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:00 AM Saturday, February 2, 2019 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Dell Rapids. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Visitation with the family present from 5:00 to 7:00 PM followed by a Wake Service at 7:00 PM Friday, February 1, 2019 at St. Mary Catholic Church.

Gerald (Jerry) Cleophus was born on May 7th, 1936 in Dell Rapids, to Agnus and Norbert Heinemann. He was raised and attended school in Dell Rapids, graduating from St. Mary High School. It was always interesting growing up in a house with one brother and eight sisters.

At the age of 22 while serving our country in Japan, Jerry was called back home due to his father’s ill health. After his father’s passing, he took the responsibility of tending to the farm and helping his mother and siblings. He was a very humble, busy and hardworking man. Little did he know just how busy life could get.

Jerry met Joan Jarman on the dance floor at the Arkota Dance Hall in Sioux Falls and they married on August 22^nd, 1959. They both spoke of many sweet memories they made spending weekends with each other and friends dancing at the Arkota and Pavillion. Soon after marriage, Jerry and Joan moved out to the Heinemann farm where they always dreamt of creating a big family. They had six busy children; four sons and two daughters and after that came eighteen grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

Jerry worked on the farm and drove truck for Hyman Freightways, Inc. for 25 years, retiring at the age of 62. He was a member of the St. Mary Catholic Church all of his life. There was nothing Jerry treasured more than a fresh cup of coffee and good conversation with family and friends. He showed us all the meaning of hard work and the importance of family. Among his many titles, he was a great son, brother, husband, father and grandfather.

Jerry is survived by his children, Mike (DeAnn) Heinemann, Flandreau, Craig (Tonya) Heinemann, Dell Rapids, Larry (Shelley) Heinemann, Dell Rapids, Steve (Kris) Heinemann, Dell Rapids and Kristi (Brad) Nieman, Sioux Falls; eighteen grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; four sisters, Ethel (Alan) Ketteleger, Oklahoma, Evelyn (Gene) Gannon, Iowa, Janice (Jerry) Kritzer, Nevada and Arlene (Russ) McFarlene, Sioux Falls, SD; numerous nieces and nephews; many relatives and friends.

Jerry was preceded in death by his wife, Joan Irene (Jarman) Heinemann; daughter, Kathleen Heinemann; parents, Norbert and Agnus Heinemann; five sisters, Kay, Shirley, Mary and Viviene and one brother, Bob.

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Constance Opland

January 31, 2019 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Constance “Connie” Elida Opland August 16, 1921-January 29, 2019

Flowers……When we think of mom we think of flowers.

Mom’s outward smile reflected the inner beauty that she carried with her as a Child of God. The love of the Lord shown through in all that she did and was. She greeted with a smile and cheerful word. She blessed others by bringing bouquets of flowers to church every Sunday from early spring until late fall. Mom recognized those in need of being uplifted or those hurting and she offered to them what God gave to her in the form of smiles, laughter, a kind word and flowers.

Mom, in over a 60 year marriage with dad, Bennett Opland, raised six children on a dairy farm in a caring, warm and loving environment. She spent most of her time either in the garden or in the kitchen. She had an open door policy and nobody left hungry. She multiplied and extended that same love to her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, friends, neighbors, family and those strangers that quickly became friends. She taught each of us to appreciate the sunrise and sunset of each day that painted a unique picture of God’s love for each of His children.

Aside from tending to business on the farm and raising kids, mom was on the road selling Fuller Brush and Watkins. She was a familiar face on the door steps of folks in the Colton area offering them the service of bringing their cleaning and cooking supplies directly to their doors. Mom and dad took bus tours where they entertained the folks with their shenanigans. Mom was always active in church teaching Sunday school, adult classes, sewing quilts and serving as the first female president of the Willow Creek Congregation to name a few. Mom loved being part of the local Garden Club and Senior Center and was never afraid to take on a leadership role or being the Master of Ceremonies. Her most important role, however, was sharing the Gospel in word and service to others.

Constance Elida Opland, daughter of ConRoy and Elfrida (Erickson) Langloss, after 97 years of life left this world behind and went to her forever Home in Glory on January 29, 2019 at the Dells Nursing and Rehab Center. In her final minutes on this earth, her eyes held the promise of greater things to come.

Preceding mom to Glory and anxiously awaiting to greet her were her parents, ConRoy and Elfrida; husband, Bennett; three brothers, Omar, Kenneth and Leonard; grandsons, Heath and Aaron Opland and granddaughter, Jamie Fox.

Connie leaves behind on earth her six children, Bernie Clare (fiancé, Bonnie Pinnerud) Opland, Milton Norman (Pamela) Opland, Bonnie June (Raymon) Sondergaard, Roseanne Kay Ruff, Trudy Celeste (Randy) Hartman and Judy Ray (fiancé, Brett Traphagen) Fox; twelve grandchildren; thirty great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services and Celebration of her Life will begin at 2:00 PM Saturday, February 2, 2019 at Willow Creek Lutheran Church, rural Dell Rapids. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 PM Friday, February 1, 2019 at the church.

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Mary “Maxine” Busch

January 29, 2019 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Mary “Maxine” Busch, 96, of Dell Rapids, passed away on Monday, January 28, 2019 at the Dells Nursing and Rehab Center. In honoring Maxine’s wishes, there will be a memorial service held early this spring. Funeral arrangements are under the care of Kahler Funeral Home, Dell Rapids.

Mary Maxine Myers was born on August 1, 1922 at home in DeSmet, SD, the daughter of Ilo Paul “Ted” and Mary Alice (Johns) Myers. On March 24, 1926 she was joined by a baby brother, Lloyd Paul Myers. She grew up and attended school in DeSmet, graduating from DeSmet High School in May of 1941. After high school, Maxine moved to Huntington Park, CA and worked at the Defense Plants. In 1945, she met Bill Busch on a trip back to South Dakota to visit family. Maxine was married to Bill Busch on a hot day in LasCruces, New Mexico on August 26, 1946 while he was stationed in the Army. After his discharge the couple moved back to South Dakota to try farming. In 1950, the couple moved back to California where Bill started employment at Kaiser Steel. They made their home in Fontana, CA for 32 years. Prior to that they lived in Downey, CA for nine years. After their retirement, the couple moved to Dell Rapids, SD in May of 1992.

They moved to Orchard Hills in June of 2009. On December 7, 2009 Bill died.

She is preceded in death by her loving parents, her brother, Lloyd (Jill Ryland) and her husband, Bill Busch of 63 years.

She is survived by her nieces and nephews, Kaye Myers of Brookings, SD; Mary Myers (Bill Read) of Milwaukee, WI, Stan (Annette) Myers of DeSmet, SD and Scott Myers of DeSmet, SD.

Memorials and condolences can be sent to the funeral home and will be forwarded to the family.

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Cardinals Win Another Close Game, Beat Garretson

January 29, 2019 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The Dell Rapids St Mary Cardinals boys basketball team played in another close game on Monday, January 28th at Garretson High School. The Cardinals defeated the Garretson Blue Dragons 70-67 for their tenth win of the season. It was the eighth game decided by ten points or less for St Mary this year. The Cardinals are 5-3 in those games.

St Mary got off to a bit of a slow start in the game. Garretson built a double-digit lead in the first quarter at 20-10 with 1:31 to play in the quarter. St Mary got the lead down to seven points by the end of the quarter at 22-15. The Blue Dragons pushed the lead back to 10 points at 27-17 with 6:37 to play in the first half. The Cardinals cut the lead to six points, but a layup with 3:23 to play in the second quarter kept Garretson ahead by eight points at 33-25. St Mary then outscored Garretson 12-4 the remainder of the quarter to take a 37-36 lead into halftime.

The Cardinals seemed to be gaining the momentum as they extended their lead to seven points at 45-38 in the first two minutes of the third quarter. The St Mary lead grew to 12 points at 52-40 after a three-point shot from the corner by Connar Kangas. Garretson was able to chip into the lead by the end of the third quarter and trailed 57-51 heading into the final quarter. Garretson scored the first seven points of the fourth quarter and took the lead after a layup by Trevor Fiegen made the score 58-57 with 5:50 to play. The two teams traded baskets over the next three minutes and the game was tied 63-63 with just under 3:00 to play in the game. Connor Libis gave St Mary the lead with 2:30 to play after a shot from the middle of the lane. Fiegen hit a three-point shot in front of his bench with 1:10 to play giving Garretson a 66-65 lead. After missed one-and-one free throws by both teams, Libis was fouled on a shot with :39 to play. Libis was able to make both free throws to give the lead back to St Mary at 67-66. Drew Blosmo was fouled on a shot attempt and went one-for-two from the free-throw line to tie the game at 67-67 with :19 left in the game. After a timeout. Libis was fouled near half court on a reach-in, and made both of his free throws with :08 to go giving St Mary a 69-67 lead. Blosmo attempted a three-point shot from the corner which was no good. Max Herber pulled down the rebound and was immediately fouled. Herber made one of two free throws to seal the win for the Cardinals.

Three players scored in double figures for the Cardinals in the game. Libis finished with 27 points. Herber added 15 points, and Weston Geraets had 14 points. Garretson was led by Blosmo with 36 points and Fiegen with 21 points.

St Mary (10-3) will travel to Gayville to play Gayville-Volin on Monday, February 4th. Big Sioux Media will have a link to the Gayville-Volin webcast.

Dell Rapids 2018 Sales Tax Revenues Dip from 2017

January 27, 2019 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The final 2018 sales tax revenue report was shared at the latest Dell Rapids City Council regular meeting held Tuesday, January 22nd. The numbers showed a drop of 3.45% from the 2017 numbers.

The city of Dell Rapids had $1,227,419.65 of sales tax revenue in 2017. By contrast, the city had $1,185,064.63 of sales tax revenue in 2018. A drop of just over $42,000.

“It looks better than it did in July and August. $42,000 less, if you look at July and August, that’s about $40,000. That’s at the height of the construction. That’s the way I interpret those numbers,” said City Administrator Justin Weiland.

July 2018 was an 11.68% decrease from the numbers in July 2017. August 2018 had a bigger drop from 2017 at 23.24% decrease. The numbers rebounded in October, November, and December with each of those three months having positive gains in 2018 over 2017 numbers.

Quarriers Place 9th, Seven Wrestlers Place in Brookings

January 27, 2019 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The Dell Rapids Quarrier wrestling team placed ninth out of 15 teams Saturday, January 26th at the Les Tlustos Tournament in Brookings. Dell Rapids finished with a team score of 100.5 points. Pierre won the team title with 209.5 points. Rapid City Central was second with 187.0 points, and Mitchell placed third with 170.0 points.

Seven wrestlers for the Quarriers placed in the tournament. Andrew Weiland and Jacob Vogel placed second in their respective weight classes. Gage Carr placed third. Canyon Lowman and Brayden Gee both had a fourth place finishes. Caden Miller and Trevon Cross had eighth place finishes.

Dell Rapids will travel to Madison on Tuesday, January 29th for the fifth and final Dak-XII meet of the year.

106: Andrew Weiland (21-5) placed 2nd and scored 21.0 team points.

Champ. Round 1 – Andrew Weiland (Dell Rapids) 21-5 won by fall over Chet Carda (West Central) 5-5 (Fall 0:44)
Quarterfinal – Andrew Weiland (Dell Rapids) 21-5 won by major decision over Logan O`Connor (Harrisburg) 23-17 (MD 11-2)
Semifinal – Andrew Weiland (Dell Rapids) 21-5 won in sudden victory – 1 over Michael Huscher (Sioux Falls Lincoln) 29-11 (SV-1 8-6)
1st Place Match – Tucker Bahm (Yankton) 17-3 won by decision over Andrew Weiland (Dell Rapids) 21-5 (Dec 10-6)

113: Jacob Vogel (29-5) placed 2nd and scored 21.5 team points.

Champ. Round 1 – Jacob Vogel (Dell Rapids) 29-5 won by fall over Sam Haar (Lennox) 6-20 (Fall 0:42)
Quarterfinal – Jacob Vogel (Dell Rapids) 29-5 won by tech fall over Brandon Sparks (Mitchell) 14-15 (TF-1.5 5:20 (15-0))
Semifinal – Jacob Vogel (Dell Rapids) 29-5 won by decision over Alex Mentzer (Sioux Falls Lincoln) 32-8 (Dec 6-4)
1st Place Match – Cael Larson (Rapid City Central) 43-0 won by tech fall over Jacob Vogel (Dell Rapids) 29-5 (TF-1.5 3:27 (18-1))

120: Caden Miller (5-11) placed 8th and scored 1.0 team points.

Champ. Round 1 – Caden Miller (Dell Rapids) 5-11 received a bye () (Bye)
Quarterfinal – Riley Hollingshead (Sioux Falls Roosevelt) 10-1 won by fall over Caden Miller (Dell Rapids) 5-11 (Fall 0:39)
Cons. Round 2 – Caden Miller (Dell Rapids) 5-11 received a bye () (Bye)
Cons. Round 3 – Jagger Gribble (Harrisburg) 18-19 won by fall over Caden Miller (Dell Rapids) 5-11 (Fall 3:18)
7th Place Match – Brandon Otte (Lennox) 6-5 won by forfeit over Caden Miller (Dell Rapids) 5-11 (For.)

126: Canyon Lowman (23-13) placed 4th and scored 18.0 team points.

Champ. Round 1 – Canyon Lowman (Dell Rapids) 23-13 won by fall over Jess Englert (Madison) 4-11 (Fall 3:50)
Quarterfinal – Canyon Lowman (Dell Rapids) 23-13 won by fall over Zack Soderlin (Rapid City Central) 19-18 (Fall 1:53)
Semifinal – Riley Williams (Lennox) 32-5 won by decision over Canyon Lowman (Dell Rapids) 23-13 (Dec 10-9)
Cons. Semi – Canyon Lowman (Dell Rapids) 23-13 won by fall over Kyler Lillie (Yankton) 12-15 (Fall 2:23)
3rd Place Match – Nolan Archer (Brookings) 21-7 won by decision over Canyon Lowman (Dell Rapids) 23-13 (Dec 10-4)

132: Sage Ottoson (2-5) place is unknown and scored 0.0 team points.

Champ. Round 1 – Tyson Johnson (Pierre) 21-7 won by fall over Sage Ottoson (Dell Rapids) 2-5 (Fall 1:02)
Cons. Round 1 – Ethan Thibeault (Rapid City Central) 24-14 won by fall over Sage Ottoson (Dell Rapids) 2-5 (Fall 0:33)

138: Trevon Cross (6-8) placed 8th.

Champ. Round 1 – Trevon Cross (Dell Rapids) 6-8 won by fall over Jaxon Bowes (Brookings) 19-11 (Fall 2:00)
Quarterfinal – Landry Knight (West Central) 19-10 won by fall over Trevon Cross (Dell Rapids) 6-8 (Fall 3:34)
Cons. Round 2 – Trevon Cross (Dell Rapids) 6-8 won by fall over Sutton Bern (Madison) 11-15 (Fall 1:00)
Cons. Round 3 – Ryan Hirschkorn (Harrisburg) 17-17 won by fall over Trevon Cross (Dell Rapids) 6-8 (Fall 3:37)
7th Place Match – Logan Sparks (Mitchell) 15-16 won by decision over Trevon Cross (Dell Rapids) 6-8 (Dec 7-3)

138: Max Lamer (21-13) place is unknown and scored 4.0 team points.

Champ. Round 1 – Max Lamer (Dell Rapids) 21-13 won by fall over Sutton Bern (Madison) 11-15 (Fall 2:59)
Quarterfinal – Kadyn Kraye (Rapid City Central) 32-11 won by tech fall over Max Lamer (Dell Rapids) 21-13 (TF-1.5 2:24 (18-3))
Cons. Round 2 – Jaxon Bowes (Brookings) 19-11 won by decision over Max Lamer (Dell Rapids) 21-13 (Dec 4-3)

145: Zach McKee (19-12) place is unknown and scored 0.0 team points.

Champ. Round 1 – Zach McKee (Dell Rapids) 19-12 received a bye () (Bye)
Quarterfinal – TJ Morrison (Rapid City Central) 35-11 won by fall over Zach McKee (Dell Rapids) 19-12 (Fall 1:50)
Cons. Round 2 – Riley Kearin (Madison) 3-4 won by medical forfeit over Zach McKee (Dell Rapids) 19-12 (M. For.)

152: Brayden Gee (23-14) placed 4th and scored 19.0 team points.

Champ. Round 1 – Brayden Gee (Dell Rapids) 23-14 won by fall over Tanner Swab (Sioux Falls Roosevelt) 22-14 (Fall 4:42)
Quarterfinal – Nolan Johnson (Madison) 24-3 won by fall over Brayden Gee (Dell Rapids) 23-14 (Fall 3:05)
Cons. Round 2 – Brayden Gee (Dell Rapids) 23-14 won by fall over Kamren McCubbin (Sioux Falls Washington) 7-12 (Fall 1:50)
Cons. Round 3 – Brayden Gee (Dell Rapids) 23-14 won by major decision over Lee Snyder (Pierre) 16-12 (MD 15-2)
Cons. Semi – Brayden Gee (Dell Rapids) 23-14 won by fall over Caden Ideker (West Central) 25-6 (Fall 2:18)
3rd Place Match – Brayden Burrus (Rapid City Central) 28-15 won by fall over Brayden Gee (Dell Rapids) 23-14 (Fall 2:41)

160: Gage Carr (23-9) placed 3rd and scored 16.0 team points.

Champ. Round 1 – Gage Carr (Dell Rapids) 23-9 received a bye () (Bye)
Quarterfinal – Gage Carr (Dell Rapids) 23-9 won by decision over Joe VanOverschelde (Mitchell) 21-12 (Dec 10-6)
Semifinal – Damion Schunke (Brandon Valley) 31-1 won by fall over Gage Carr (Dell Rapids) 23-9 (Fall 1:25)
Cons. Semi – Gage Carr (Dell Rapids) 23-9 won by decision over Jason Peters (Madison) 19-10 (Dec 6-3)
3rd Place Match – Gage Carr (Dell Rapids) 23-9 won by decision over Joe VanOverschelde (Mitchell) 21-12 (Dec 6-0)

182: Sam Cavigielli (3-8) place is unknown and scored 0.0 team points.

Champ. Round 1 – Thomas Seppela (Madison) 11-12 won by fall over Sam Cavigielli (Dell Rapids) 3-8 (Fall 3:18)
Cons. Round 1 – Sam Cavigielli (Dell Rapids) 3-8 received a bye () (Bye)
Cons. Round 2 – Dominic Tucker (Brandon Valley) 14-18 won by fall over Sam Cavigielli (Dell Rapids) 3-8 (Fall 0:59)

Quarrier Boys Bounce Back at Dak XII/NEC Classic

January 27, 2019 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Photo courtesy of Rhonda Rentz

The Dell Rapids Quarrier boys basketball team got back in the win column on Saturday, January 26th at the Dak XII/NEC Classic in Madison. The Quarriers earned a 65-54 over the Sisseton Redmen.

The game was another back-and-forth game for the Quarriers in the middle two quarters. Dell Rapids did take the early lead in the game and led 14-8 after the first quarter. The Quarriers scored first in the second quarter and led 16-8, but Sisseton went on a 14-6 run to tie the game at 22-22 by halftime.

The two teams continued to go back and forth in the third quarter. The game was tied again at the end of the third quarter 38-38. Dell Rapids and Sisseton were tied again at 41-41 early in the fourth quarter before momentum shifted to the Quarriers. Sisseton was called for a technical foul. Dell Rapids converted both free throws and then knocked down a three point shot to give the Quarriers a five-point possession and a five-point lead. After a defensive stop, Dell Rapids got a big three-point shot from Karsen Welbig in the corner in front of the Quarrier bench to push the Dell Rapids lead to eight at 49-41. The Quarriers never trailed again on their way to the victory.

Dell Rapids finished the game shooting 56% (20-36) from the field, 25% (4-16) from three-point area, and 65% (13-20) from the free-throw line. Sisseton finished the game shooting 32% (19-58) from the field, 30% (5-17) from three-point area, and 79% (11-14) from the free-throw line. Sisseton did out rebound Dell Rapids 35-33 in the game.

Logan Ellingson, named the game’s MVP, finished with 20 points for Dell Rapids. Drew Van Regenmorter had 17 points and seven rebounds. Colin Rentz added 14 points. Coby Maeschen had a team-high eight rebounds.

Dell Rapids (7-4) will travel to Flandreau to play the Fliers on Tuesday, January 29th. The game can be seen on Big Sioux Media.

Cardinal Boys Play Another Overtime Game, Earn Win

January 26, 2019 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Photo courtesy of Tammy Chamley, Dells City Journal

The Dell Rapids St Mary Cardinal boys basketball team played in their fifth overtime game of the season, and second game in a row, on Friday, January 25th. The Cardinals hosted the Lake Preston Divers and earned a 67-66 come-from-behind, overtime win.

The Cardinals struggled to get the offense going for much of the game. Lake Preston got out to an early 5-0 lead in the first quarter, holding the Cardinals to no points in the first three minutes of the game. The Divers led 13-8 in the final seconds before Cole Welbig hit a three-point shot at the buzzer to cut the lead to 13-11. The Divers didn’t allow the Cardinals to use that shot as momentum. Lake Preston pushed their lead to as many as nine points at 23-14. The Cardinals finished the quarter on a 6-0 run to cut the lead to three points at 23-20 by halftime.

St Mary scored five points in the first minute of the third quarter and took a brief 25-23 lead. Lake Preston responded with the next four points, but Connar Kangas hit a three-point shot from the right corner with 6:15 to go in third quarter to give St Mary a 28-27 lead. The Divers then went on to outscore St Mary 17-6 the rest of the quarter for a 44-34 lead after three quarters of play.

The Cardinal offense found their groove in the fourth quarter. St Mary went on a 15-5 scoring run capped off by a three-point shot by Connor Libis with 4:50 to play. The game was tied 49-49. St Mary continued the momentum and took a 57-52 lead with 3:00 to play. The Cardinals continued to hold the lead at 60-56 with 1:05 to play in the game. The Divers tied the game on two made free throws with :06 to go. Kangas had a chance to win the game for the Cardinals from the free throw line after being fouled on a last second shot, but missed both free throws. The game was headed to overtime.

Lake Preston struck first in the overtime period scoring the first four points and led 64-50 with 2:40 to play. Libis went one-for-two from the free throw line with 2:24 to play, and after a defensive stop, Kangas drilled a game-tying three-point shot from left wing with 1:42 to go. After a couple more defensive stops, Libis made the go-ahead three-point shot from the same spot Kangas made his with :20 to go. The Cardinals led 67-64, and the Divers had the final possession. After a Lake Preston timeout with just :07 to go, the Cardinals played tight defense along the perimeter to deny a three-point shot. St Mary gave up a layup at the buzzer, but it wasn’t enough as St Mary came from behind for the win.

Libis finished the game with 35 points. Colin Winberg added 10 points for St Mary. Lake Preston had four players finish in double figures led by Paydon Casper with 15 points.

The Cardinals (9-3) will begin a six-game road stretch on Monday, January 28th. St Mary will travel to Garretson to play the Blue Dragons. The game can be seen on Big Sioux Media.

Cardinal Girls Win Third Straight

January 25, 2019 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Photo courtesy of Tammy Chamley, Dells City Journal

The Dell Rapids St Mary Cardinal girls won their third straight game after a 49-44 victory over the Lake Preston Divers on Friday, January 25th. This is the second time the Cardinals have been on a three-game winning streak.

The Divers and Cardinals were locked in a tight battle throughout the game. The two teams finished the first quarter tied at 12-12. St Mary got the second quarter started on a 6-0 run in the first minute of the quarter to take an 18-12 lead. The Divers then went on a 9-2 run over the next four plus minutes to take a 21-20 lead with 2:49 to play. The Cardinals closed out the quarter on a 5-2 spurt to regain the lead and go into halftime with a 26-23 lead.

St Mary maintained a one-to-three point lead through most of the third quarter. The Cardinals led 32-31 with 2:24 to play in the quarter before going on an 8-3 run to push their lead to six points at 40-34 heading into the fourth quarter. The Cardinals never let the Divers get any closer than four points in the fourth quarter on their way to the victory.

Maddie Schwebach finished the game with 18 points, six rebounds, and four steals. Ella Heinitz added 12 points, three rebounds, and four steals. Ella Griffin added eight points. Tana Harrington had six points and eight rebounds. Lake Preston was led by Ashlyn Deknikker with 14 points and 11 rebounds. Lindsay Hillestad also had 14 points along with eight rebounds.

St Mary (7-8) will host Centerville on Friday, February 1st. The game can be seen on Big Sioux Media.

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