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Winning Streak Halted for Cardinal Boys

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DRSM LogoThe winning streak ended at four games for the Dell Rapids St Mary Cardinal boys basketball team.  The Parker Pheasants defeated the Cardinals 66-27 on Tuesday, January 10th, in Parker to end the streak.

The Pheasants shut down the Cardinal offense in the first quarter allowing just three points.  Parker lead 28-3 after the first quarter.  The St Mary offense got going in the second quarter, and the Cardinals even outscored Parker 16-14, but the Pheasants still lead 42-19 at halftime.  The Cardinals then had a rough offensive second half only scoring a total of eight points.

St Mary finished 11-52 (21%) from the field, 4-22 (18%) from three point area, and 1-4 (25%) from the free-throw line.  The Cardinals also had 18 total team rebounds, five assists, nine steals and 12 turnovers.  Parker finished the game shooting 51% from the field and had 38 total team rebounds.

Connor Libis finished with 13 points for the Cardinals.  Austin Welbig had six points.  Luke Brown had three points and five rebounds.  Garret Frost also had three points for St Mary.

The Cardinals (5-4) will host Lake Preston on Friday, January 13th, as part of a double-header with the girls.  The games can be seen on Big Sioux Media.

Quarrier Wrestling Team Drops Two at Home

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NewQuarrierLogoThe Dell Rapids Quarrier wrestling team hosted a Dak-12 meet on Tuesday, January 10th.  It was the final home wrestling match of the season and parent’s night.  The Quarriers hosted the Madison Bulldogs and the Vermillion Tanagers.

Dell Rapids lost to Vermillion 54-30.  Vermillon also defeated Madison 47-24.  Madison beat the Quarriers in the team dual 63-15.

The Quarriers will be at the Tri-Valley Tournament on Saturday, January 14th.

Individual Results

Dell Rapids 30, Vermillion 54:

  • 106:  Jacob Vogel (DR) over Tayen Smidt – Fall 3:31
  • 113:  Lucas Anglin over Canyon Lowman (DR) – Fall 1:43
  • 120:  Jacob Husby over Zach McKee (DR) – Fall 0:31
  • 126:  Ryne Whisler over Trevon Cross (DR) – Fall 0:11
  • 132:  Scott Warwick (DR) over Mason Schroeder – Fall 2:26
  • 138:  Trey Hage over Max Lamer (DR) – Fall 2:19
  • 145:  Triston Weinzetl (DR) over Ray Lewis – Fall 3:48
  • 152:  James Lueders (DR) over Joel Druin – Fall 0:50
  • 160:  Carter Kratz over For. (DR)
  • 170:  Brett Culver over Gage Carr (DR) – Fall 2:52
  • 182:  Kobe Culver over Nate McKee (DR) – Fall 3:40
  • 195:  Devin O’Neill over Mitchell Klinkenborg (DR) – Fall 3:17
  • 220: Brody Surrell over Ben Cavigielli (DR) – Fall 2:49
  • 285:  Nick Palmer (DR) over Luke Girrard – Fall 0:37

Dell Rapids 15, Madison 63:

  • 106: Jacob Vogel (DR) 0ver Truman Stoller – Dec 6-4
  • 113:  Colby Mennis over Zach McKee (DR) – Fall 3:45
  • 120:  AJ Peters over Trevon Cross (DR) – Fall 3:42
  • 126:  Braeden DeJabet over Scott Warwick (DR) – Fall 1:55
  • 132:  Nolan Johnson over Max Lamer (DR) – Fall 1:27
  • 138:  Bailey Mennis over For. (DR)
  • 145:  Ethan Buskness over Triston Weinzetl (DR) – Fall 4:59
  • 152:  Jarred Hodges over James Lueders (DR) – Dec 2-0
  • 160:  Noah Guse over For. (DR)
  • 170:  Donny Price over Gage Carr (DR) – Fall 1:54
  • 182:  Cole Leighton over Nate McKee (DR) – Fall 1:53
  • 195:  Nate Guthmiller over Mitchell Klinkenborg – Fall 0:20
  • 220:  Ben Cavigielli (DR) over Brandon Shaw – Fall 4:31
  • 285:  Nick Palmer (DR) 0ver Preston Smithers – Fall 0:56

Quarrier Girls Fall in OT to Lennox

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NewDRLogoThe Dell Rapids Quarrier girls nearly handed the Lennox Orioles their first loss of the season on Monday, January 9th, in Lennox.

With the game tied at 56-56 in the final seconds of regulation, Dell Rapids at the ball with a chance to win the game at the buzzer.  However, the final shot didn’t fall through the net, and the game went to overtime.  The Quarriers held a two point lead at 60-58 with under a minute to play in overtime, and Lennox was able to make a layup and draw a foul for a chance a three-point play.  The free throw was good to give Lennox a 61-60 lead with :26 to go.  The next shot for Dell Rapids was no good, and Lennox got the rebound.  The Orioles made both free throws of a one-and-one to push the lead to 63-60 with :06 left in the game.  The Quarriers pushed the ball up the court, but Emma Paul’s attempt to tie the game hit the front of the rim and fell away no good.

Lennox held a 16-10 led after the first quarter.  Dell Rapids cut the lead to just one point at halftime.  Lennox led 37-36.  Both teams scored 14 points in the third quarter, and Lennox maintained the one-point lead at 51-50.  The Quarriers were able to tie the game late in the fourth quarter.

Jayda Knuppe had a game-high 32 points for Dell Rapids.  Both Paul and Knuppe had six rebounds.  Three players finished in double-figures for Lennox.  Rianna Fillipi had 21 points, Riley Peters 19 points, and Jordan Kruse had 10 points.

Dell Rapid (4-4) will travel to Tea to play the Tea Area Titans on Tuesday, January 10th.

Stephenie (Wattier) Christensen

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stephanie-wattier-christensenStephenie K. Christensen, 68, died Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at Sanford USD Medical Center. Her memorial service was held Monday, January 9. On-line condolences may be left at the George Boom Funeral Home website.

Survivors include her husband, Howard; 3 daughters, Mistie (Mike) Wehrkamp, Mandie (Gary) Tschetter and Dustie (Carlos) Christensen, all of Sioux Falls; 10 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; her mother, Jewel Wattier, Sioux Falls; and 4 siblings, Charlotte Hanson, Sioux Falls, Jerry (Karen) Wattier, Pierre, SD, Ken (Donna) Wattier, Dell Rapids and Jim (Valerie) Wattier, Sioux Falls.

Irene (Larson) Fladmark

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irene-fladmarkIrene Beverly Fladmark, 90, of Selinsgrove, passed away peacefully on Monday, Jan. 2, 2017, at the Manor at Penn Village, Selinsgrove.

She was born Sept. 26, 1926, in Colton, S.D., a daughter of the late Lewis and Torbjor (Tveidt) Larson. On June 8, 1949, she married Kenneth Fladmark who survives. They celebrated 67 years of marriage.

Irene was a 1944 graduate of Colton High School and continued on to receive a bachelor of arts degree in music and secondary education in 1948 from Augustana College, Sioux Falls, S.D. Irene was a devoted wife and mother. She was an active member at First Lutheran Church and later at Sharon Lutheran Church, where she directed various choirs for many years. She loved music and was an accomplished singer and pianist. She was a member of SAI music sorority as well as a founding member of the Susquehanna Valley Chorale. She was also actively involved in volunteering for the Sunbury Hospital, SUN Home Health, and many other organizations. Irene enjoyed her family, reading, flower gardening, crossword puzzles, and entertaining.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by four children and their spouses, one sister, LaVonne Larson, of Dell Rapids, S.D.; and many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Irene’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, alz.org. Arrangements are by the V.L. Seebold Funeral Home, 601 N. High St., Selinsgrove.

Quarrier Wrestling Results – 1/7/17

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NewDRLogoThe Dell Rapids Quarrier  varsity wrestling team participated in the Dan Pansch/Jesse James Invitational on Saturday, January 7th.  The event was held in Brandon and hosted by Garretson.

Dell Rapids finished with a team score of 64.5 points, which placed them 13th as a team.  Canton finished first with 212.0 points.  Harrisburg was second with 172.5 points, and Vermillion was third with 150.5 points.  There were 19 teams that participated in the tournament.

The Quarriers had six wrestlers that placed in the top eight of their respective weight-class brackets.  Zach McKee finished 6th, James Lueders finished 4th, Mitchell Klinkenborg finished 8th, Ben Cavigielli finished 8th, Nick Schmidt finished 5th, and Nick Palmer finished 4th.

Dell Rapids will host a Dak-12 meet on Tuesday, January 10th.  Big Sioux Media will have live webcast of the event.

Individual Results:

  • 106:  Jacob Vogel finished 2-2
  • 113:  Zach Mckee (6th) finished 3-3
  • 120:  Trevon Cross finished 1-2
  • 126:  Scott Warwick finished 0-2
  • 132:  Max Lamer finished 0-2
  • 138:  Dalton DeSollar finished 1-2
  • 145:  Triston Weinzetl finished 0-2
  • 152:  James Lueders (4th) finished 3-2
  • 160:  Gage Carr finished 1-2
  • 170:  Nate McKee finished 0-2
  • 182:  Mitchell Klinkenborg (8th) finished 2-3
  • 220:  Ben Cavigielli (8th) finished 2-3
  • 285:  Nick Schmidt (5th) finished 4-2
  • 285:  Nick Palmer (4th) finished 4-2

 

Quarrier Boys Get Two Wins

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drhsvschamberlain_1-6-17The Dell Rapids Quarriers earned two wins during the week.  Dell Rapids defeated the Beresford Watchdogs 49-34 on Thursday, January 5th, in Beresford.  Then the Quarriers defeated #4 Chamberlain Cubs 78-69 on Friday, January 6th, in Dell Rapids.

The Quarrier defense held Beresford to just three points in the first quarter and led 13-3 at the first break Thursday night.  Dell Rapids then pushed the lead to 29-13 at halftime.  The Quarriers were held to just 20 points the entire second half, but the defense held Beresford to just 21 total points for the win.

Mason Peter, Tanner Heim, and Mason Schmidt all finished with 10 points in the game.  Jeffrey Schuch added eight points.  Schuch led the team with 11 rebounds in the game.  Heim finished with seven rebounds.  Austin Ellingson dished out five assists and had two steals.

On Friday night Dell Rapids handed Chamberlain their first lost of the season.  The Quarriers only scored 10 points in the opening quarter and trailed 14-10 at the break.  A breakaway slam dunk by Sheldon Siemonsma to tie the game at 14-14 with 7:00 to play in the half seemed to spark the Quarriers.  Dell Rapids outscored Chamberlain 24-19 in the second quarter and led 34-33 at halftime.  The momentum continued for Dell Rapids as they outscored the Cubs 25-11 in the third quarter to lead 59-44.  Chamberlain cut the lead to six points in the fourth quarter, but that was as close as they would get as Dell Rapids held on for the win.

Four players scored in double figures for the Quarriers.  Siemonsma led the team with 20 points.  Ellingson had a great game with 17 points, six assists, five rebounds, and three steals.  Heim finished with 15 points, seven rebounds, and four assists.  Schmidt added 13 points and three rebounds.  Schuch tallied eight points, seven rebounds and three assists.  Carson Rentz added four rebounds and four assists.

Dell Rapids (5-1) will travel to Sioux Falls to play the Sioux Falls Christian Chargers on Tuesday, January 10th.  The game can be seen on Big Sioux Media.

Win Streak at Four for Cardinal Boys

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DRSM LogoThe winning streak for the Dell Rapids St Mary Cardinal boys was extended to four games after the Cardinals defeated the Deubrook Area Dolphins 61-48 on Friday, January 6th, in White.  St Mary had three players finish the game in double figures, and the defense forced 17 turnovers in the win.

The Cardinals led from start to finish in the game.  St Mary jumped out to a 17-9 lead at the end of the first quarter.  The lead extended to 10 points at halftime at 32-22.  Deubrook cut the lead, but only by two points, by the end of the third quarter.  St Mary led 45-37.  The Cardinals then outscored the Dolphins 16-11 in the final quarter for the win.

St Mary shot 20-52 (39%) from the field, 9-19 (47%) from three-point area, and 12-15 (80%) from the free-throw line.  St Mary also finished with 32 team rebounds, nine assists, and 10 steals.  Deubrook was 20-55 (36%) from the field, 4-16 (25%) from three-point area, and 4-10 (40%) from the free-throw line.

Luke Brown led the Cardinals with 18 points, four rebounds, and four steals.  Austin Welbig finished with 16 points and two rebounds.  Zach Geraets added 10 points and four rebounds.  Connor Libis had seven points and five assists, and Garret Frost had six points.  Logan Gaspar pulled down four rebounds as well.

The Cardinals (5-3) travel to Parker on Tuesday, January 10th.

Quarrier Girls Win Again on the Road

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NewDRLogoIn their fourth straight road game, the Dell Rapids Quarrier girls earned a 49-40 win over the Beresford Watchdogs on Thursday, January 5th, to improve their season record to 4-2.

Dell Rapids offense scored 17 points in the first quarter and led 17-12 at the first quarter break.  The lead doubled by halftime for Dell Rapids as they Quarriers pushed the lead to 10 points at 30-20.  The Watchdogs were able to hold Dell Rapids to just seven points in the third quarter, and Beresford closed the gap to 37-31 by the end of the third quarter.  The Quarriers, though, would not let go of the lead and outscored Beresford 12-9 in the final quarter for the win.

Jayda Knuppe led Dell Rapids in scoring with 17 points in the game.  Kali Graham added 11 points.

The Quarriers will play back-to-back nights early next week on the road.  Dell Rapids travels to Lennox on Monday, January 9th, and then to Tea on Tuesday, January 10th.  Big Sioux Media will have links to video streams for both of those games.

Cardinal Girls Drop Two During Week

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DRSM LogoThe Dell Rapids St Mary Cardinal girls team lost two games during the week to drop their record to 3-6 on the season.  The Chester Flyers defeated St Mary on Tuesday, January 3rd, by a score of 34-39.  The Cardinals then traveled to White on Thursday, January 5th, and lost to the Deubrook Area Dolphins 26-60.

The Cardinals started the game against Chester on a 7-0 run and led the Flyers 9-3 after the first quarter.  Chester was able to go on a run of their own in the second quarter and took their first lead of the game in the second.  Both teams were back and forth in the second quarter, and it was St Mary that held a 13-12 lead at halftime.  The Cardinals pushed their lead to 27-24 by the end of the third quarter, but the Flyers outscored St Mary 15-7 in the final quarter for the win.  Jackie Wolles had 11 points in the game, and Sydney Cook added another eight points for St Mary.

St Mary then faced a very tough Deubrook Area Dolphin team on Thursday, January 5th.  The Dolphins raced to a 24-5 lead at the end of the first quarter and never looked back.  Deubrook Area led 42-15 at halftime and 54-19 at the end of the third quarter.  Wolles led the team with five points.  Cook and Ella Heinitz each had four points.

The Cardinals will play their next two games at home.  They will host Canistota on Thursday, January 12th, and then host Lake Preston as part of a double-header with the boys on Friday, January 13th.

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