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

Quarrier Cross Country Team to Send Four to State

October 13, 2016 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The Dell Rapids Quarrier cross country team will have four runners in the State A Cross Country Meet on Saturday, October 22nd, in Huron. Aspen Hansen, Kathryn Fletcher, Carter Wynja, and Caleb Kirschenmann all qualified by finishing in the top 20 at the Region 2A meet at Salem on Thursday, October 13th.

The Quarrier girls finished fifth as a team with a score of 73 points. Garretson won the team title with 34 points. Flandreau finished second with 37 points, and Madison was third with 40 points. The Quarrier boys finished fourth with a total of 74 points. West Central finished first with 11 points. Garretson was second with 53 points, and Sioux Valley was third with 60 points.

Individual Girls Results:

16th*: Aspen Hansen – 22:17.00
17th*: Kathryn Fletcher – 22:18.00
21st: Averi Pankonen – 22:48.00
29th: Katie Jaycox – 23:18.00
31st: Madysen VanOverbeeke – 23:28.00

Individual Boys Results:

8th*: Carter Wynja – 18:18.00
17th*: Caleb Kirschenmann – 18:48.00
22nd: Canyon Lowman – 18:59.00
27th: James Lueders – 19:22.00
38th: Logan Millman – 20:06.00
46th: Mitchell Heinemann – 20:34.00

Individual JV Girls Results:

4th: Alli DeStigter – 19:30.00
7th: Becky Dorn – 19:58.00
11th: Olivia Stelzer – 20:17.06
22nd: Sami Schmidt – 21:28.00
28th: Emily Dorn – 21:59.00
38th: Cariss Montgomery – 23:06.00
50th: Ella Lueders – 26:38.48

Individual JV Boys Results:

6th: Logan Anderson – 16:46.00
19th: Evan Schmidt – 17:13.00
28th: Gabe Skonseng – 18:04.00
50th: Justin Nirva – 19:30.00
59th: Hunter Nelson – 21:20.00
69th: Michael Merry – 22:54.00

Four Cardinals Qualify for State Cross Country

October 13, 2016 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Four Dell Rapids St Mary Cardinal cross country runners qualified for the State B race with the performance at the Region 2B meet on Wednesday, October 12th, in Howard.

Ella Heinitz and Christina Vogel qualified from the girls team, and Connor Libis and Jacob Vogel qualified from the boys team. The State B meet will be held on Saturday, October 22nd, in Huron.

As a team, the girls finished with a score of 52 points and finished fifth. Gayville-Volin won the girls team title with 12 points. Canistota was second with 35 points, and De Smet was third with 39 points. The boys team finished sixth with 50 points. Oldham-Ramona/Rutland placed first with 23 points. Viborg-Hurley was second with 29 points, and Elkton-Lake Benton was third with 36 points.

Individual Girls Results:

9th*: Ella Heinitz – 21:00.7
18th*: Christina Vogel – 21:43.6
26th: Catherine Vogel – 23:23.2
38th: Cassy Geraets – 25:01.3

Individual Boys Results:

3rd*: Connor Libis – 17:52.6
10th*: Jacob Vogel – 18:26.8
42nd: Jason Cook – 21:16.3
46th: Thomas Eining – 22:20.7

Deubrook Area Defeats Quarriers in Four Sets

October 12, 2016 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The Dell Rapids Quarrier volleyball team fell to the Deubrook Area Dolphins on Tuesday, October 11th, in White in four sets. The final scores were 24-26, 25-13, 25-14, and 25-16.

Kenzie Gullickson and Jayda Knuppe each had seven points in the game. Trinity Gordon added 11 kills, seven points and two blocks for the match. Brooke Klein finished the night with 16 digs, and Chloe Solberg handed out 23 set assists.

The Quarriers fall to 10-11 overall on the season. Dell Rapids will host Sioux Falls Christian on Thursday, October 13th, in the final regular season home match of the year. The seniors will be recognized during the evening, and the match will also be streamed live on Big Sioux Media.

JV Results:

The JV lost 18-25 and 17-25. Leading the efforts were Regan Stone (three kills, 14 digs, two blocks, five service points) and Gabi Rus (15 digs).

C Team Results:

The C team played well in a 2-0 match win by the set scores of 25-17 and 25-13. Katie Steineke, Mallory Haak and Jessica Schoeberl led a total team effort in the win.

Cristine Eichenauer

October 12, 2016 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Cristine Adeline (Sayler) Eichenauer of Dell Rapids, SD, passed away peacefully at Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls, South Dakota surrounded by her loving family, on Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at the age of 66, after courageously battling cancer since 2012. A private family viewing will be at Kahler Funeral Home in Dell Rapids, SD., followed by cremation. A memorial service will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at Grace United Methodist Church in Billings, Montana followed by her inurnment at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Billings, MT. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Cristine’s life. On-line condolences may be left at the Kahler Funeral Home website.

Cristine is survived by her husband Scott of Dell Rapids SD; daughter, Penny Baker of Dell Rapids SD; son, Keith (Shannon) Frickel of Piedmont SD; sister, Judith (Dennis) Redden of Hardin MT; four grandchildren, Ashleigh, Alyssa, Zachary, and Amber Baker; mother, Mildred Sayler of Dell Rapids and brother, Mack Sayler, Billings MT. Cristine is also survived by many in-laws, nieces and nephews from California to New York. She is preceded in death by her father, James Sayler, brother-in-law, Larry Flinn, Sr, father-in-law, George Eichenauer and nephews, Larry Flinn and Peter Gamby.

Cristine was born on February 5th, 1950 in Billings, Montana to James and Mildred (Timmons) Sayler. Cris graduated from Billings West High School in 1968. She married Dennis Frickel and to that union was born a beautiful daughter, Penny and a handsome son, Keith. In 1987 Cristine married her husband Scott and they had 29 wonderful years of happiness. They complimented each other well and shared many special times over the years.

Cristine worked many jobs during her lifetime. She was employed in different positions at various restaurants, housekeeping at St. Vincent Hospital in Billings, Montana, receiving clerk at a sporting goods store and a postal clerk for the USPS.

Cristine was a woman of deep solid faith and was grateful for every day the Lord gave her. Cris found immeasurable joy from helping her family, whether it was the making of Penny’s wedding dress, laying sod with Keith and Shannon, or creating family heirloom quilts. Cristine’s heart would burst with joy at the sounds or sight of the grandchildren. Some of Cristine’s fondest memories were time spent with Ashleigh, Alyssa, Zachary and Amber. She also always enjoyed watching the Minnesota Twins play, reading, taking walks, crocheting and working on home improvement projects. Cristine had a wonderful green thumb and found great pleasure in gardening. She had very beautiful flower gardens and enjoyed watching the birds, squirrels and the occasional hummingbird make a visit to the sweet blooms and blossoms. She also had a special love for animals, especially dogs. When her beloved Dalmatians, Happy and Bingo, crossed the Rainbow Bridge they took a piece of her heart with them.

While Cristine’s passing has left us deeply saddened, we are comforted in knowing she is at home with our Lord and we all look forward to the day we are each reunited with her.

The family would like to thank the entire Avera Home Hospice staff in Flandreau, South Dakota as well the wonderful staff at the Avera Dougherty Hospice House for their unwavering care and support throughout this journey.

Any donations can be made to the Sioux Falls Humane Society of Sioux Falls, South Dakota in Cristine’s name.

Cardinals Drop Match to Hendricks, MN

October 11, 2016 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The Dell Rapids St Mary Cardinals fell in straight sets to the Hendricks Grizzlies at St Mary High School on Tuesday, October 11th by scores of 25-19, 25-16, 25-23.

Maddie Schwebach led St Mary with five kills. Kennedi Mullaney added four kills in the match, and Cassie Mullaney and Jackie Wolles each had three kills. C. Mullaney added two blocks on the night. Cassy Geraets had 11 set assists. Haley Michel had an impressive 41 digs for the Cardinals. Rhiannon Glazier had two ace serves.

St Mary falls to 2-19 on the season. The Cardinals will hose Deubrook Area on Thursday, October 13th.

Quarriers Fall to Baltic at Home

October 11, 2016 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The Dell Rapids Quarriers fell to the Baltic Bulldogs three sets to one on Monday, October 10th, by scores of 25-21, 25-23, 15-25, 25-18. In all three sets that Baltic won, they pulled away from Dell Rapids midway through the set.

Sydney Stofferahn led the Quarriers with nine kills on the night. Hannah Fletcher was credited with 11 points. Emma Paul had 10 points with seven kills. Brooke Klein finished with 24 digs, and Chloe Solberg had 26 set assists and 14 digs.

Dell Rapids now falls to a record of 10-10 overall.

JV Results:

The JV won 25-12 and 25-17. Regan Stone (five kills, 13 digs, six service points), Mallory Haak (12 points, three digs), and Kyra Graham (four kills, three points) paved the way for the victory.

C Team Results:

The C team came away with a win by defeating the Bulldogs 26-24 and 25-17. Dezi Rus (10 digs, five kills), Jessica Schoeberl (eight points, nine digs), and Ava Schuring (six assists). Cited for the back row play include Mychael Williams, Sydney Emery, Steph Geraets and Vlada Solohhova.

Milton Eide

October 11, 2016 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:30AM, Saturday, October 15th, at West Nidaros Lutheran Church, 25403 471st Ave, Crooks, SD. Visitation hours will be Friday, October 14th, from 5 to 7 PM, at the Minnehaha Funeral Home at 104 East 4th St., Dell Rapids SD. On-line condolences may be left at the Minnehaha Funeral Home website.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Willow Creek Lutheran Church, 24795 470th Street, Dell Rapids, SD 57022, note “Building Fund” in memo.

Milton Eide was born April 17th, 1930 in Lyons, SD to Ingvald and Pearl (Hanson) Eide, baptized at West Nidaros Lutheran Church in Crooks, SD and confirmed at Bethany Lutheran Church in Fairview, SD. After spending several years in Lyons, the family moved to Canton, SD where they lived for several years, followed by a short time living on an acreage in Fairview, SD, before finally settling on a farm northeast of Colton, SD. On March 7th, 1964 Milton married Maureen Smart of Sioux Falls and continued farming on the family farm in Colton until they retired in 2001. Milton and Maureen moved off the Colton farm in 2007 and settled in Dell Rapids, SD.

Milton held various positions on the Willow Creek Lutheran Church council, served as Sunday School Superintendent, sang in the choir and enjoyed spending time with his extend church family.

Milton was a kind, generous and loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to many. His patience and generosity was given to all those who stayed on the farm to “experience” country life. He loved sharing his passion and knew from an early age that he wanted to be a farmer. After graduating from high school in 1949 from the Augustana Academy in Canton, SD, he returned home to help on the farm until being drafted into the Korean War in 1951. The morning he was set to deploy for Korea, his orders were changed to hold a post in Austria where he would serve two years of active duty before returning home. Milton was Honorably Discharged from the United States Army in 1959 after serving six years in the reserves. Milton enrolled at SDSU after his active duty tour, and graduated with a BS in Agriculture with honors in 1957.

It was his love of learning and curiosity that kept him busy on the farm. Milton loved designing and building “things” that could aid in farming and he truly loved tending to the many animals on the farm. He was a great mechanic, could fix and maintain any piece of equipment to insure its longevity, and had a lifelong appetite for reading and learning. Milton was a man of few words but impacted so many by instilling into his entire family his work ethic, his spiritual life, and his ability to influence and bring out the good in people. Milton was well known for his dry sense of humor and wit; when his eyes twinkled, you knew he was about to share something interesting with you. Milton will be truly missed by many, but his legacy will live on with all who knew and met him.

Milton is survived by his wife of 52 years, Maureen; daughter Laurel Mader (Chris) Medina, OH; son Paul (Angie) Stratham, NH; grandchildren Cameron, Lauren, Samantha, Alyson; sister Eunice Hovland (Howard) Sioux Falls, SD; brothers Earl (Margie) Lake Arrowhead, CA, Joel (Dianne) Clarksdale, AZ; as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Milton was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Allen.

Congratulations Steve Munk

October 9, 2016 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The South Dakota 4-H recognized volunteers during the 2016 South Dakota State Fair in Huron.

One of the inductees was Steve Munk from Dell Rapids. Steve has given 12 years of continuous service to SD 4-H as the lead chaperone for Citizenship Washington Focus which is a week-long citizenship and leadership experience for 4-H youth.

Steve worked for the SDSU Extension for 30 years and has served as a registered 4-H volunteer for five years. He also serves on the Sioux Empire Fair Board.

Quarrier Defense Dominates in Win over Milbank Area

October 9, 2016 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The Dell Rapids Quarrier defense dominated the game against Milbank Area on Friday, October 7th. The Quarriers held the Bulldogs to just 26 total yards of offense the entire game, 31 passing yards and -5 rushing yards. The defense recovered three fumbles and had one interception, plus held Milbank Area to just five first downs.

The Quarriers scored first in the opening quarter on a Tanner Heim 34-yard run to go ahead 6-0. Dell Rapids scored again in the second quarter when Anthony Miller scored on a five-yard run. Seth Andersen scored the two-point conversion to extend the Quarrier lead to 14-0. Milbank Area scored in the third quarter on a 34-yard pass play from Cole Dockter to Jonny Ash to cut the lead to 14-6. Dell Rapids scored the final touchdown of the game in the fourth quarter on a three-yard run by Andersen. Dell Rapids won the game 20-6.

Hunter Hansen was 4-8 passing for 44 yards. Jeffrey Schuch, Mason Peter, Andersen, and Seth Spielmann all had a catch. Hansen also had 17 carries for 86 yards. Tanner Heim had 15 carries for 85 yards. Miller had eight carries for 77 yards, Spielmann had five carries for 51 yards, and Andersen had 12 carries for 27 yards. Matt Gillogly had four tackles. Andersen also had four tackles, two of them of loss. Spielmann finished the game with three tackles.

Dell Rapids improved to 5-2 on the year. The Quarriers will travel to Dakota Valley on Friday, October 14th. The game can be seen on Big Sioux Media. Live updates can also be found on Twitter @TrinityMedia_EC using #DVvsDR16

Onside Kicks Lead to Cardinal Win

October 9, 2016 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The Dell Rapids St Mary Cardinals recovered three onside kicks in the second half which led to a 36-14 win over the Deubrook Area Dolphins in White on Friday, October 7th.

The Cardinals scored on their first drive after receiving the opening kickoff. Garret Frost scored on a one-yard run with 6:36 to play in the first quarter to give St Mary an early 6-0 lead. The Dolphins scored on their first drive as well. Clayton Koppatschek threw a 17-yard touchdown pass to Denton Schwartz with 9:47 to go in the second quarter. The extra point was good, and the Dolphins took a 7-6 lead. Neither team scored the remainder of the first half.

St Mary had to kick-off to start the third quarter. Luke Brown bounced the kick over the front row and Sam Schwebach recovered the onside kick. The Cardinals scored a few plays later on a 16-yard run by Frost to regain the lead at 12-7. The Dolphins recovered the next kickoff and scored with 6:23 to play in the third quarter when Koppatschek connected with Brock Sheffield on a 15-yard touchdown pass. Deubrook led 14-12. St Mary scored one more time before the end of the third quarter. Frost scored this third touchdown of the game on a five-yard run with :08 to play in the quarter to give the Cardinals the lead again at 20-14.

St Mary recovered the onside kick for the second time in the half which resulted in another Frost touchdown with 9:41 to play in the game. The Cardinals recovered the onside kick after the touchdown and scored one more time about a minute later. Evan Brown scored on a 15-yard run with 8:37 to go in the game to make the score 36-14.

Luke Brown finished the night 4-7 passing for 68 yards. Frost had two catches for 48 yards, and Zach Geraets had a catch for 18 yards. Frost also finished with 17 carries for 132 yards and four touchdowns. E. Brown had seven carries for 75 yards and a touchdown. Dalton Houska and Frost each had seven tackles in the game. Ethan Geraets had 6.5 tackles and a sack.

The Cardinals improved to 3-4 on the year. St Mary will host Colman-Egan in their final regular season game on Friday, October 14th. The game can be seen on Big Sioux Media

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