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Cardinal Volleyball Falls to Canistota

September 15, 2016 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The Canistota Hawks defeated the Dell Rapids St Mary Cardinal volleyball team in straight games by scores of 25-16, 25-19, 25-18 on Thursday, September 15th, at Dell Rapids St Mary High School.

The Cardinals finished the night with 19 team kills, 31 digs, five aces, and seven blocks. Cassie Mullaney had six kills. Rhiannon Glazier, Maddie Schwebach, and Kennedi Mullaney each had four kills. Haley Michel finished with 10 digs on the night. Glazier had seven, and Cassy Geraets had five digs. Glaizer also had three aces. Jackie Wolles tallied three blocks. Schweback, C. Mullaney, and K. Mullaney all had two blocks each.

St Mary falls to 2-9 on the season. The Cardinals will host Colman-Egan on Thursday, September 22nd.

Canistota also won the JV match two games to one.

Cardinal Girls Cross Country Second at Freeman

September 15, 2016 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The Dell Rapids St Mary Cardinal girls cross country team finished second at the Flyer Invitational in Freeman on Wednesday, September 14th. The Cardinals finished with a team score of 26 points. Kimball won the team title with 24 points. Canistota was third with 35 points.

The boys team finished sixth with a team score of 47. Freeman Academy/Marion finished first with eight points. Viborg-Hurley was second with 31 points, and Mitchell Christian was third with 37 points.

The Cardinals will be at Rocky Run Golf Course for the Dell Rapids Invite on Wednesday, September 21st.

Girls Varsity Results:

Christina Vogel (4th) – 21:27.52
Ella Heinitz (6th) – 21:40.00
Catherine Vogel – 25:48.61

Boys Varsity Results:

Connor Libis (7th) – 18:38.99
Jacob Vogel (13th) – 19:20.46
Jason Cook – 23:13.11

Boys JV Results:

Thomas Eining (12th) -11:45.36
Clay Wolles – 12:15.06
Hunter Griffin – 12:25.80
Seth Roemen – 12:44.48
Sam Palmer – 12:47.21

Bobby Bugattii Jones Shares in Dell Rapids

September 14, 2016 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Bobby Bugattii Jones shared his message with students at both Dell Rapids and Dell Rapids St Mary schools on Wednesday, September 14th. Jones spoke to students at St Mary High School at an assembly and then spoke to students at Dell Rapids High School later in the afternoon. The assembly at both schools was for students in 7th – 12th grade.

A native of Yankton, SD and former football player at Michigan State University, Jones shared his testimony to the students. Jones fell into the world of alcohol addiction after falling short of his NFL dream. In 2012 Jones found Christ after nine months in recovery and found a new purpose for his life. Now Jones is a speaker, singer, songwriter and performer. He shares his story of faith to motivate youth to make right choices for their future.

The Dell Rapids Connection group sponsored both assemblies. Dell Rapids Connections also held a free picnic cookout at the park at 6:30, with Jones performing at the band shell at 7:30.

2016 Homecoming Royalties Announced

September 14, 2016 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Both Dell Rapids St Mary and Dell Rapids High Schools have announced their 2016 Homecoming Royalty candidates.

The candidates for Dell Rapids St Mary are Haley Michel, Sam Schwebach, Lexi Klein, Dalton Houska, Kennedi Mullaney, and Carson Park.

The St Mary Coronation will be held on Monday, September 19th, at 6:30 p.m. in the St Mary High School gym. The Homecoming Week theme is “Decades”. Dress-up days for St Mary are as follows:

Monday (19th): ’50s attire (7-12 only)
Tuesday (20th): ’80s attire (7-12 only); Powder Puff Football (7:00 p.m. at St Mary Field)
Wednesday (21st): ’20s attire (K-12)
Thursday (22nd): Future Decades attire (7-12 only)
Friday (23rd): The Present Decade (Cardinals Spirit Day, K-12)

The candidates for Dell Rapids High School are Ross Wiebenga, Mason Peter, Trevor Pulscher, Tanner Heim, Mackenzie Gullickson, Chloe Solberg, Autumn Schumaker, and Averi Pankonen.

The Dell Rapids Coronation will be held at 8:00 p.m. on Monday, September 19th. The Homecoming Week dress-up days are as follows:

Monday (19th): Pajama Day
Tuesday (20th): Western/Farmer Day
Wednesday (21st): Patriotic Day
Thursday (22nd): Fake an Injury Day
Friday (23rd): Black & Orange Spirit Day

The 2016 Homecoming Parade will be held on Friday, September 23rd, starting at 1:00 p.m. The parade’s theme will be “Cereal”.

Quarrier Volleyball Evens Season Record

September 14, 2016 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The Dell Rapids Quarrier volleyball team improved to 4-4 on the season after a win over the Canton C-Hawks on Tuesday, September 13th. The Quarriers won by scores of 26-28, 25-17, 25-14, 25-14.

Jayda Knuppe led the team with seven kills on the night. Sara VanRegenmorter and Sydney Stofferahn each had six kills. Chloe Solberg finished the match with 30 set assists and three service aces. Trinity Gordon had 12 digs and three service aces, while Emma Paul had 13 digs.

Dell Rapids will host the Tri-Valley Mustangs on Thursday, September 15th.

Quarrier Cheer Finished 2nd at Redfield/Doland

September 13, 2016 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The Dell Rapids Quarrier competitive cheer team finished second at the Redfield/Doland Invite on Tuesday, September 13th. Dell Rapids finished with a total of 140.50 points. Sioux Valley won the event with a score of 145.00 points. Redfield/Doland was third with 123.50 points. Arlington/Lake Preston and Northwestern both finished with 103.50 points. Faulkton finished sixth with 96.00 points.

Dell Rapids will be at the Brookings Invite on Saturday, September 17th.

Cardinal Volleyball Earns Home Win

September 13, 2016 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The Dell Rapids St Mary Cardinal volleyball team earned a home win over the Flandreau Indian School on Tuesday, September 13th.. Scores of the games were 25-11, 25-8, 25-12.

The Cardinals finished the match with 28 service aces and 36 kills. Cassy Geraets had 12 cases and Haley Michel had five. Rhiannon Glazier led the team with 10 kills. Cassie Mullaney added eight, and Maddie Schwebach finished with seven.

The Cardinals improve to 2-8 on the season. St Mary will host Canistota on Thursday, September 15th. The match can be seen on Big Sioux Media.

Little Free Library in Dell Rapids

September 13, 2016 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Two of Wayne and Sherry Petrik’s grandchildren – Anayah Turner and Caelee LeBrun – are pictured utilizing the new Little Free Library.

By Jacque LeBrun: There has recently been a new feature added to Dell Rapids. It is a Little Free Library and can be found in front of the home of Wayne and Sherry Petrik. A Little Free Library is a “take a book, return a book” free book exchange.

Wayne and Sherry Petrik celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary this year and as their children thought about what to do for them, it seemed fitting to give them a gift that would continue giving to the residents of the Dell Rapids area for years to come. Wayne and Sherry are both humble people and often have their children and grandchildren give to others rather than buying something for them at holidays and birthdays. The Petriks are invested in the community and have a big heart for the youth, so they were excited about the idea of setting up a library in their honor. Wayne, being the creative handy man he is, jumped on the opportunity to make the library himself.

A Little Free Library is a “take a book, return book” free book exchange. Anyone can participate by taking a book or bringing one to share. It’s a great way to give a good book a new home while getting a new read for yourself.

The Little Free Library can be found in front of their home at 706 E. 5th Street in Dell Rapids. If you are interested in starting up a little free library yourself, visit Littlefreelibrary.org. Come and enjoy a “new” read.

Channing Barber Named NSIC Defensive Player of the Week

September 13, 2016 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Channing Barber, a 2012 graduate of Dell Rapids, was named this week’s NSIC Defensive Player of the Week for his play for the Northern State University Wolves 51-35 win over Southwest Minnesota State University on Saturday, September 10th, that was ESPN’s NCAA Division II Game of the Week.

Barber had 11 tackles in the game, two interceptions, a fumble recovery, and an 87-kickoff return. Barber returned one of the two interceptions 70 yards for a touchdown. He returned the the fumble recovery 12 yards for another touchdown as time expired.

Barber also earned Qdoba Scholar Athlete of the Week honors and is up for the D2 Football HERO of the Week. Votes can be cast for Barber by clicking here.

Arvin VanHolland

September 12, 2016 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Arvin VanHolland, 76, of Dell Rapids passed away Saturday, September 10, 2016. Funeral services will begin at 10:30 AM Thursday, September 15, 2016 at the Reformed Church in Dell Rapids, SD. Interment will be in the Reformed Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 3:00 PM Wednesday with the family present from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Minnehaha Funeral Home in Dell Rapids. On-line condolences may be left at the Minnehaha Funeral Home website.

Arvin VanHolland was born February 13, 1940 in Luverne, MN to parents Bert and Jennet (Top) VanHolland. He received his education in Sioux Falls, SD. Following graduation he joined the US Army. After his service to his country he attended Barber College, graduating in 1962. Arvin married Carol Vanden Bosch February12, 1963. The couple farmed near Egan, SD. After retirement the couple moved to Dell Rapids and were members of the Reformed Church

Arvin enjoyed car shows, fishing and spending time with his grandchildren.

Grateful for having shared his life are his sons, Clint VanHolland, Brookings, SD and Wade VanHolland, Dell Rapids, SD; daughter, Tammie (Jim) Bauer, Elkton, SD; grandchildren, Trevor, Ashley, Dillon, Mason and Gavin; brothers, Brent VanHolland, Iowa and Verlyn (Janice) VanHolland, Dell Rapids; sisters-in-law, Theresa, Lorraine and Verna; several nieces, nephews and cousins as well as many other relatives and friends.

Arvin was preceded in death by his wife, Carol in 2011; parents and brother, Virgil.

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