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

Jr Mudcats Finish 3rd at 10U State Tournament

July 21, 2016 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The Dell Rapids Jr Mudcats (10U) placed third at the 10U State VFW Tournament on Friday, July 15th, through Sunday, July 16th, in Humboldt.

Dell Rapids started the tournament with a win over the Madison Bulldogs on Friday night. Dell Rapids scored the first run of the game in the second inning. Madison answered with a run in the fourth inning, but Dell Rapids scored three times in the fifth inning. Madison scored another run in the sixth inning, but Dell Rapids hung on for the 4-2 win.

The Mudcats then faced West Central on Saturday morning. Dell Rapids scored the first run of the game in the second inning on a bases-loaded RBI walk. The Mudcats added another run in the fifth inning. West Central scored two runs in the bottom of the fifth to tie the game. Dell Rapids scored two times in the top of the sixth inning, but West Central scored three times for the 5-4 win over the Mudcats.

Dell Rapids rallied later in the day with a win against Dakota Valley 8-6. Dakota Valley led Dell Rapids 5-2 after the first inning. The Mudcats, however, scored six unanswered runs in the game to take the lead 8-5, allowing only one more run to Dakota Valley for the win. Dell Rapids finished pool play with a 2-1 record and the number one seed.

The Mudcats faced Vermillion on Sunday in the championship bracket. Vermillion took an early 4-0 lead after the first two innings, but Dell Rapids would cut the lead in half on a two-run triple in the fourth inning to make the game 4-2. The Mudcats would rally in the sixth by adding another run to cut the lead to 4-3, but the rally fell short as Vermillion hung on for the win.

In the final game of the tournament, Dell Rapids played against Lennox. The Mudcats scored four times in the bottom of the first inning for an early 4-0 lead. Lennox answered with a run in the top of the second and another run in the top of the third to cut the Dell Rapids lead to 4-2. The Mudcats were able to add another run in the bottom of the third and hung on for a 5-2 win to finished the tournament in 3rd place.

Riley Schultz finished the tournament 4-11 from the plate with five RBIs, Lincoln Fersdahl went 5-11 with six runs scored, and Tad Tjaden had eight innings pitched giving up just one run while striking out 15 batters. Tjaden had one win and two saves for the tournament.

Joyce (Satter) Lauer

July 19, 2016 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Longtime Sioux Falls teacher Joyce Elaine (Satter) Lauer, a member of the Lincoln High School Hall of Fame and daughter of Clarence A. Satter and Cecelia (Moore) Satter of Artesian, S.D., died peacefully Sunday, July 17, after visiting with family and friends. She was 91.

Joyce was born on Sept. 19, 1924, at the Satter family farm home. While attending grade and high school in Artesian, Joyce participated in declamation, especially oratory and poetry competitions, earning top awards in Sanborn County. She was active in music, playing the trombone in the Artesian High School band and singing in the girls’ chorus and mixed chorus. She was the high school reporter for the Artesian Commonwealth.

She taught for more than 50 years in South Dakota schools: Dell Rapids, Hartford, Brandon, Edison Junior High, Washington High and Lincoln High. She also taught summer school for many years as well as English adult education classes. She even taught composition skills to Northwestern Bell Telephone engineers.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 am on Saturday, July 23, 2016 at the Halladay – Peterson Chapel at Dow Rummel Village with interment at Woodlawn Cemetery. A 12:30 pm Celebration of Life Reception will follow at Minnehaha Country Club. On-line condolences may be left at the Miller Funeral Home website.

15/16 Dell Rapids Teeners Win Baltic Tournament

July 17, 2016 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The Dell Rapids 15/16 Teeners won the Baltic Tournament held Friday, July 15th, and Saturday, July 16th.

Dell Rapids opened up the tournament on Friday with a 10-0 win over Centerville. Lealand Randel pitched all four innings of the run-rule shortened game, and he did not allow a hit. Randel struck out seven and walked two. Austin Ellingson and Carter Gullickson led the offense by each collecting two hits. Ellingson scored three times.

Dell Rapids’ second game came on Saturday, and Dell Rapids beat Baltic 14-1 to earn a spot in the championship game. Ellingson pitched all four innings striking out seven while only allowing one earned run. Matt Gillogly reached base all four times he came to the plate by hitting a triple, a double and being hit by pitches twice. Ellingson and Gullickson each had two hits, and Seth Spielmann and Keegan Miller both had a triple.

Dell Rapids defeated Madison in the championship game Saturday afternoon 3-2. Gillogly hit a solo home run in the game and also drove in Gullickson for the game-winning run in the seventh inning. Gullickson scored two times. Miller added a double and single. Eddie Price earned the win by pitching 6 2/3 innings striking out 11 batters. Gullickson got the save by getting the last out on a bases loaded ground ball in the bottom of the seventh inning.

With the three wins in the tournament, Dell Rapids improves to 14-4 on the season.

Back Row left to right: Coach Greg Gullickson, Josh Eining, Tyson Dahler, Keegan Miller, Carter Gullickson, Eddie Price, Matt Gillogly.
Front row left to right: Gabe Skonseng, Seth Spielmann, Austin Ellingson, Logan Ruesink, Lealand Randel, Coach Danny Miller.
Not pictured: Cameron Bruhn, Jeffrey Schuch, Tate Kolbeck.

Lyman Brown, Jr.

July 16, 2016 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Lyman Brown, Jr., 46, Jasper, died Saturday, July 2, 2016 at the Pipestone County Medical Center in Pipestone of a heart attack. A gathering of family and friends was held Saturday, July 9 from 4-7 p.m. at Jasper Memorial Hall in Jasper. On-line condolences may be left at the Hartquist Funeral Home, Pipestone, website.

Lyman Earl Lewis Brown, Jr., was born to Lyman (Lee) and Helen (Van Den Hul) Brown on Sept. 17, 1969 in Sioux Falls, S.D. Later, he moved with his family to Hatton, N.D. where he was raised and attended school.

In 1987, he joined the U.S. National Guards. In 1988, he graduated from Hatton High School. He was married to Vicky Sneft in 1992.

He is survived by his son, Jacob Brown (Kelsey Cossentine), Anoka; step-children, Christine and Joshua Sneft, Anoka; two grandchildren; his parents, Lee and Joy (Shepherd) Brown, Jasper; sister, Dana Anderson (Scott Miller), Dell Rapids, S.D.; step-sisters, Satin (David) Ewing, Jasper and Candi Pittser, Buckley, Wash.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Helen; brother, Ricky; sister, Dawn; grandparents, Earl Brown and Garret and Hermina Van Den Hul.

Joseph Heim

July 16, 2016 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Joseph Heim, of Redfield, SD went to his Lord and Savior on Friday, July 8, 2016. He was 86 years, 2 months and 8 days old. Mass of Christian Burial was held on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at 1:30 p.m. at St. Peter Catholic Church in Colman, SD. Reverend Doug Binsfeld will officiate. Burial will follow in St. Peter Cemetery in Colman. On-line condolences may be left at the Thelen-Hyke Funeral Home website.

Joe was born on May 1, 1930 in Faulkton, SD to Anton and Margaret (Lenhoff) Heim. When Joe was born he joined a family of five sisters and three brothers. When his mother passed away the day he was born, he was taken by relatives to live in Dell Rapids where he attended school through the 6th grade. At that time he left Dell Rapids and moved to the farm with more relatives where he grew up. Colman then became his home town. Joe served his country proudly for two years. During his time in the Army, he was proud to be a Military Policeman and was stationed on Eniwetok Atoll Island in the South Pacific, standing guard while the first hydrogen bomb was built.

Joe returned home to the farm and married Lois Groos. To this union, George, Bob, and Alice completed their family.

In 1975 a tragic car accident took his wife and the woman he called “Mom”, Agnes Johnson. Joe continued on the farm raising his family and taking care of the farm. He met Geri Benning on a bus trip to the East coast. They became fast friends and were married in 1998. In 2009, they moved into the Eastern Star apartments. In 2010, he was diagnosed with dementia so their traveling times, which they both enjoyed, came to a stop.

Joe was preceded in death by his siblings, Lawrence, Vernon, Naish, Donna, Margaret, Betty, Sally and Rita; his parents Anton and Margaret Heim; his foster parents Arleigh and Agnes Johnson; his first wife Lois and a granddaughter, Chelse.

He is survived by his wife, Geri Heim; son George (Marybeth) and their children, Adam and Jacob Heim; son Bob (Kim) and their children, Tanner and Logan Heim; daughter Alice (Mark) Berg and their children, Douglas, Greg, Paul, Jess, Lane, Monty Berg and Samantha (Ryan) Brace and great grandson Calvin; step daughter Cyndi (Jerry) Bachman; step grandchildren Amy (Jayme) Akin, Brian McFadden and eight step great grandchildren.

Cora “Corky” Loken

July 16, 2016 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Cora “Corky” M. Loken, 94, of Sioux Falls passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2016 at the Good Samaritan Center in Sioux Falls. Her Funeral Service will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, July 18, 2016 in Grace Lutheran Church, Watertown. Visitation will be one hour prior to the start of the service in the church. Interment will be in the Mt. Hope Cemetery, Watertown. On-line condolences may be left at the Kahler Funeral Home website.

Cora Mae Wigdahl was born on May 15, 1922, the daughter of George and Alma Wigdahl. She had two older brothers, Art and Melvin and two older sisters, Othelia and Esther. When Cora was a toddler, her mother passed away and her father remarried. Cora graduated from Watertown High School.

She married Robert “Bob” Loken on November 1, 1943. While Bob was overseas during WWII, Cora worked at Park Grant, placing tax stamps on packaged cigarettes. Once Bob returned home, they started a family and she became a homemaker. The couple was blessed with two children, John and Mary. Once the children started school she took a job as the school secretary, where she worked for Roosevelt School for 22 years.

Cora was a member of Grace Lutheran Church her entire life, and was very involved in church choir, Elizabeth Circle, and could be found in the kitchen assisting with many of the church’s needs. She enjoyed music, knitting, reading, cards and having coffee with her friends. She was a great baker and cook. She loved animals, particularly cats.

She is survived by her daughter, Mary (Scott) Gibson; her daughter-in-law, Sandie (John) Loken; her four grandchildren, Anthony (Kelli) Gibson, Maria (Jason) Clarke, Michael (Lisa) Gibson, and Abby (Stan) Ward, and her seven great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her step-mother, Hilda, her husband, her brothers, her sisters and her son.

13/14 Teeners Win Region 2A Title

July 14, 2016 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The Dell Rapids 13/14 Teeners won the Region 2A Tournament held in Madison Monday, July 11th, through Wednesday, July 13th.

Dell Rapids opened up the tournament against Madison Gold (13s) on Monday with an 8-1 win. Ty Wood pitched the first four innings striking out seven batters. Logan Stone pitched the final three innings striking out four. Brandon Geraets had a triple and a single in the game, and Stone added a double.

Dell Rapids then earned a 13-0 win over Madison White (14s) on Tuesday. Jake Steineke pitched the first four innings striking out seven batters. JD Holm pitched an inning striking out two of the three batters. Logan Ellingson had a triple and single, Karsen Welbig had two singles, and Brandon Kubly added a double.

Madison White (14s) fight their way back into the championship game for a rematch with Dell Rapids. Dell Rapids won the Region 2A title with a 12-9 on Wednesday night. Stone pitched the first four innings of the game striking out two battesr. Wood pitched two innings with three strikeouts. Steineke closed out the game striking out all three batters in the final inning. Holm had two singles for Dell Rapids, Geraets also had two singles, Welbig cracked two doubles, and Kubly also had a double.

Dell Rapids will play in the 13/14 State A VFW Teener Tournament on July 22nd-24th held at Rickeman Field in Dell Rapids.

Front Row: Brandon Kubly, Connor Libis, Tyler Wood, Logan Ellingson, JD Holm, Dayton Anderson.
Middle Row: Riley Peter, Logan Stone, Gage Carr, Thane Hilmoe, Jake Steineke, Zeb Schumaker.
Back Row: Brandon Geraets, Karsen Welbig, Mason Goeken, Drew Van Regenmorter, Carter Nelson, Noah Randall.

Margaret Bisson

July 13, 2016 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Margaret E. Bisson, age 98, of Jasper, MN, died Monday, July 11, 2016 at Sanford Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD. Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, July 16, 2016 at 11:00 AM at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Jasper. Interment in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Jasper. Visitation will be Friday, July 15, 2016 from 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM at the church with a rosary at 7:00 PM and a prayer service to follow. On-line condolences may be left at the Hartquist Funeral Home website.

Margaret Emma Bisson was born on August 6, 1917 to Peter and Elizabeth (Carton) DeSplinter in Jasper, MN. She attended country school in District 36, Rosedell Township, Rock County, Minnesota through the eighth grade and then high school in Jasper. She grew up on the farm with one brother and two sisters. She also attended Schyler Beauty School in Sioux Falls, SD, to be a beautician. She was united in marriage on November 23, 1939, to Arthur J. Bisson at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Jasper. They farmed northwest of Jasper for 45 years and after their retirement they built a home in Jasper. Margaret devoted so much time throughout her life to being a caring wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Following Arthur’s death in 2001, Margaret continued to live and thrive at her home in Jasper.

Margaret was a faithful member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Jasper where she was a part of their altar society, CCW, and many other church activities. She was a project leader in 4H, enjoyed serving at the Senior Citizens Center, and delivering Meals on Wheels. She loved baking and cooking, bowling, golfing, playing cards, and attending gatherings of the Red Hat Society. She was a prayer warrior and also enjoyed sending cards out to family and friends. For many years, Margaret and Art enjoyed spending their winters in Mesa, AZ. Margaret was always a very positive, sweet, kind, loving person and always thankful for everything. Most of all her passion was caring for her family; her love, prayers, and generosity will never be forgotten. Margaret was survived by her 13 children, Ron Bisson, Sr. of Minnetonka, MN, Carl (Tracy) Bisson of Savage, MN, Joan (Steve) Larson of Green Valley, AZ, Elizabeth Dockstader of Mesa, AZ, Mary (Gary) Knewtson of Brooklyn Park, MN, Pete (Maurine) Bisson of Sioux Falls, SD, Roberta Bisson of Sioux Falls, Petrine Bisson of Dell Rapids, SD, Tom (Beth) Bisson of Jasper, Veronica (Brad) Wille of Northfield, MN, Paul (Mary) Bisson of Sturgis, SD, Ann (Kevin) Miller of Brandon, SD, and Teresa (Kevin) Davis of Sioux Falls; 36 grandchildren, Ron Bisson, Jr., Stephanie Belseth, Mary Bisson, John Bisson, Katie Bisson, Ryan Bellmont, Reed Bisson, Jackie Dietzler, Melissa Savage, Brent Larson, Kelly Knewtson, Katie Deibele, Emily Neubauer, Chad Bisson, Sara Taubert, Jill Pedersen, Tara Miller, Andrew Bisson, Michael Bisson, Matthew Bisson, Laura Wilkison, Rachel Wille, David Wille, John Bisson, Bill Pike, Angela Ellingson, Daniel Pike, Benjamin Pike, Jordan Pike, Jenna Pike, Jacob Miller, Zachary Miller, Trevor Davis, Tyler Davis, Tanner Davis, Tessa Davis; and 55 great-grandchildren; one sister, Roberta (Jim) Moran of Sun City, AZ; and many nieces and nephews.

Margaret was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Arthur; her parents; one brother and sister-in-law LeRoy and Adeline DeSplinter; a sister, Sister Petrine DeSplinter; and one daughter-in-law, Anne Hunter Bisson.

Dell Rapids Baseball Playoff Updates

July 13, 2016 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The Dell Rapids Legion and Dell Rapids 13/14 Teeners are currently in the middle of their respective region tournament runs this week.

Dell Rapids Legion earned a win over Tea 18-13 in Volga in their first game of the day yesterday. After a one game break, Madison defeated Dell Rapids 7-5 to advance to the semifinals. Dell Rapids will play again on Friday in Volga at 5:00 p.m. against the winner of the Garretson/Tea game.

The Dell Rapids 13/14 Teeners opened up their region tournament on Monday in Madison with a 9-1 win over the Madison 13s. They followed that game with a 13-0 win over the Madison 14s last night. Dell Rapids will play the winner of Volga/Madison 14s at 8:00 p.m. in the region championship game in Madison. If Dell Rapids loses, a second championship game will be played tomorrow.

Dells Legion Playing in Region 2B

July 11, 2016 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The Region 2B Legion baseball tournament will start on Tuesday, July 12th, in Volga. Dell Rapids will play in the opening game against Tea at 3:00 p.m. The second game of the opening day will feature Garretson against Volga at 5:30 p.m.. The third game of the day will see Madison facing the winner of the Dell Rapids/Tea game at 8:00 p.m.

The tournament continues on Wednesday, July 13th at 5:00 p.m. with the first elimination game. The winner’s bracket semifinal game will be held at 7:30 p.m on Wednesday. After a break on Thursday, play resumes with two more games on Friday, July 15th. The first game will be at 5:00 p.m. with the winner of game four playing the loser of game three. The second game of the night at 7:30 p.m. will have the winner of game six play the loser of game five.

The championship game is scheduled for Saturday, July 16h, at 7:30 p.m. at 5:00 p.m., with a second game scheduled at 7:30 p.m. if necessary.

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