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Quarrier Wrestling Drops Two in Vermillion

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NewQuarrierLogoThe Dell Rapids Quarrier wrestling team lost two duals in a Dak12 meet on Thursday, January 14th, in Vermillion.  Dell Rapids lost to Madison 60-18 and also fell to Vermillion 46-30.

Head coach Craig Jorgensen said, “We are going to struggle winning duals because we give up so many points in forfeits. We try and focus on what we can control, which is individual matches. I was happy with our wrestlers efforts. We really worked hard on the mat. I was very impressed with the effort in the Vermillion dual. We scored 30 points and won six of the nine matches wrestled.  Wrestler of the night was James Lueders who pulled off a big win over Noah Walker 6-1.”

Madison 60, Dell Rapids 18

  • 106:  Colby Mennis over Trevon Cross
  • 113:  Braden DeJabet over Max Lamer
  • 126:  Nolan Johnson over Gage Carr
  • 145:  Noah Guse over James Lueders
  • 142:  James Fuller over Isaac Land
  • 160:  Matt Gillogly over Bradon Shaw
  • 195:  Nate Guthmuller over Ben Cavigielli
  • 220:  Lathon Gorospe over Brayden Gilbert
  • 285:  Nick Schmidt over For.

Vermillion 46, Dell Rapids 30

  •  106:  Lucus Anglin over Trevon Cross
  • 113:  Ryne Whisler over Max Lamer
  • 132:  Gage Carr over Ray Lewis
  • 145:  James Lueders over Noah Walkter
  • 152:  Isaac Land over Kobe Culver
  • 182:  Noah Westergaard over Matt Gillogly
  • 195:  Ben Cavigielli over Hunter Christopherson
  • 220:  Lathon Gorospe over Brody Surrell
  • 285:  Nick Schmidt over Joe Wagner

Cardinal Girls Fall Short in Canistota

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DRSM LogoThe Canistota Hawks came from behind and defeated the Dell Rapids St Mary Cardinal Girls 52-46 on Thursday, January 14th, in Canistota.  St Mary led 14-10 after the first quarter.  They extended their lead to 9 with 6:09 to go in the second quarter and led 26-19 at halftime.  Canistota outscored the Cardinals 14-8 in the third quarter, but St Mary still clung to a 34-33 lead heading into the fourth quarter.  The Hawks completed the come back by outscoring St Mary 19-12 for the win.

The Cardinals shot 40% (16-40) from the field, 60% (3-5) from three-point area, and 69% (11-16) from the free-throw line.  St Mary also out-rebounded the Hawks 34-23.  The Cardinals had 13 team assists, 10 steals, but turned the ball over 30 times.

Jackie Wolles had 14 points along with six rebounds in the game.  Sydney Cook finished with 12 points and seven rebounds.  Kennedi Mullaney added eight points, six rebounds, and six assists.  Cassy Geraets had four steals.

The Cardinals (2-7) will play the Colman-Egan Hawks in the opening around of the Dakota Valley Conference tournament on Tuesday, January 19th, at Dell Rapids St Mary High School.  The game can be seen on Big Sioux Media.

Jean Hirning

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Jean HirningJean Wilmarth (Reynolds) Hirning, 90, passed away Dec. 14, 2015, at Rapid City Regional Hospital Auxiliary Hospice House. She was born Sept. 28, 1925, in Lead to Harry B. and Edna (Wilmarth) Reynolds. She was educated during her primary grades in a one-room school house in Terraville, and graduated from Lead High School in 1943. She attended Dakota Wesleyan University in Mitchell, graduating in 1946 with Bachelor’s Degrees in English and Education.

On June 16, 1946, she was united in marriage to John Herbert Hirning at the Methodist Church in Lead. Following their marriage they made their home in Dell Rapids, until moving to Rapid City in 1953.

She is survived by her six children: two sons, John C. of Rapid City and David of Black Hawk; four daughters, Robin Peterson and her friend, Dan Gerg, of Eugene, OR, Bonnie Kroeger of Rapid City, Mary Taylor and her husband, Kim, of Black Hawk, and Sally Tate and her husband, Anthony, of Santa Ana, CA; nine grandchildren: Richard Kroeger, Kevin Peterson, Ryan Peterson, Christy Land, Kara Taylor, Christopher Taylor, Jonathan Tate, AnnMarie Tate, and Emily Tate; and six great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, John; her parents; two sisters, Helen Tysell and Ruth M. Reynolds; son-in-law, Daryl Peterson; and David’s longtime companion, Paula Kirchgasler.

Services were held on Saturday, Dec. 19, at the First United Methodist Church in Rapid City with the Rev. Greg Kroger officiating. Private inurnment services will be at a later date at Pine Lawn Memorial Park. On-Line Condolences may be left at Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be designated for the First United Methodist Church, an endowed scholarship fund at Dakota Wesleyan University, or Hospice of the Hills.

Tim Brooks

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Timothy BrooksTimothy Randall Brooks was born on January 25, 1949 to Ora Elvin Jr. and Bonnie Jean (Galloway) Brooks in Orange County, California. Tim was raised and received his education in Orange County graduating in 1967. Following his education, he enlisted in the United States Army where he served in the Vietnam War. After 8 years of service, he was honorably discharged. After his service, he made his way to Texas where he worked in the oil fields. After a time, Tim took classes to become a certified Nurse Assistant. He worked at several nursing homes in many different states. While working at a nursing home in Garretson, South Dakota, he met Sharon Wold. They were married on June 7, 2007 at the Jasper Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jasper, Minnesota. They made their home in Jasper. In 2009, Tim began working at HIS in Luverne, Minnesota until his health forced him into retirement in 2010. On December 31, 2015, Tim was admitted to the Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota until his death on Saturday, January 02, 2016 at the age of 66 years, 11 months and eight days.

Tim was a member of the Jasper Evangelical Lutheran Church. He was an avid football fan, his favorite teams being the Kansas City Chiefs, the Chicago Bears and the Green Bay Packers. Tim also enjoyed fishing and watching TV, mostly black and white classics and John Wayne Westerns. He liked to cook, especially breakfast foods. Most importantly, Tim enjoyed spending time with his family.

Tim is lovingly remembered by his wife, Sharon of Jasper; children, Ricky (Jamie) Snoozy of Baltic, South Dakota, Sarah (Chad) Fodness of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Lois (Lance) Bryan of Dell Rapids, South Dakota, Robert (Angie) Snoozy of Coleman, South Dakota, Lori (Tyler) Joppa of Baltic, Sonya (Frank) Schmidt of Sioux Falls, and April (Dylan Joppa) Snoozy of Washington; 11 grandchildren; mother and father-in-law, Bernus (Warren) Lee of Arlington, South Dakota; sisters and brothers-in-law, James (Dawne) Wold of Mitchell, South Dakota, Larry Wold of Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Linda Howard of Sioux Falls; and several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, siblings, and first wife. On-Line Condolences may be left at Hartquist Funeral Home.

Quarrier Boys Flex Muscles Against SF Christian

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DRHSvsSFC_BBB_1-12-16In a packed Dell Rapids High School gymnasium that had standing room only, the Dell Rapids Quarriers knocked off the #1 Sioux Falls Christian Chargers 50-47 on Tuesday, January 12th.

The Quarriers jumped out to a quick 10-0 lead in the first quarter, but the Chargers pulled within four by the break to trail 12-8 at the end of the first quarter.  Dell Rapids again extended their lead to 10 points a couple of times in the second quarter, but went into the locker room leading 27-20 at halftime.  Ty Hoglund had 21 of the 27 points for Dell Rapids in the first half.

The game continued to be exciting and intense in the second half has Sioux Falls Christian cut the Quarrier lead down to two in the third quarter, but Dell Rapids was able to end the quarter ahead 38-33.

“Sioux Falls Christian did a great job of cutting down the driving lanes in the third quarter,” said Hoglund.

The Chargers continued with their defensive intensity in the fourth quarter as they took the lead for the first time in the game with 5:47 to go.  This was part of a 12-2 run in which the Chargers led by five points at 45-40 with 3:32 to go in the game.  Dell Rapids then closed out the game on a 10-2 run sparked by a three-point basket by Sheldon Siemonsma and a three-point play by Hoglund after being fouled on a made layup.

“Beating Sioux Falls Christian is a great confidence booster knowing we can play with any team in the state,” Hoglund also said.

Dell Rapids finished the game shooting 57% (20-35) from the field, 27% (3-11) from three-point area, and 70% (7-10) from the free-throw line.  The Quarriers finished with 18 total rebounds, 11 steals, and eight assists.

Hoglund finisehd with 32 points, two rebounds, two assists, and two steals in the game.  Siemonsma had nine points, four rebounds, two assists and two steals.  Jeffrey Schuch added five points and three steals.  Sam White and Mason Peter both finished the game with two points and four rebounds apiece.

The Quarriers (7-1) will host Garretson on Tuesday, January 19th.  The game can be seen on Big Sioux Media.

Parker Too Much for Cardinal Boys

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DRSM LogoThe Dell Rapids St Mary Cardinal boys couldn’t get back into the win column on Tuesday, January 12th, as St Mary lost to the Parker Pheasants 77-33 at Dell Rapids St Mary High School.

The Pheasants led from start to finish in the game.  Parker led 13-6 after the first quarter, but pushed their lead to 41-20 at halftime.  The Pheasants were leading 63-30 at the end of the third quarter.

St Mary shot 26% (11-43) from the field in the game, 29% (7-24) from three-point area, and 40% (4-10) from the free-throw line.  The Cardinals were out rebounded 50-30 in the game and turned the ball over 25 times.

Connor Libis had 11 points for St Mary.  Luke Brown and Jason Cook each had six points.  Noah Fiegen pulled down five rebounds, and Luke Brown had three rebounds.  Austin Welbig finished with three assists.

St Mary (1-8) plays Alcester-Hudson on Saturday, January 16th, in Yankton.

St Mary Coach to be Honored at USD Track and Field Hall of Honor

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DRSM LogoDell Rapids St Mary Cardinal assistant track and field coach Mark Liebl will be inducted into the University of South Dakota Track and Field Hall of Honor on Saturday, January 16th, at 4:00 p.m. along with two other individuals. The Hall of Honor originated in 2002 to recognize former athletes and contributors to the South Dakota track and field program.  The Hall of Honor will now include 55 members.

A native of Menno, S.D., Liebl was the runner-up in the javelin at the 2006 NCAA Division II Outdoor Championships with a school record-breaking throw of 221 feet, one inch. Liebl’s All-America performance, teamed with runner-up finishes by Dan Tolsma (hammer throw) and Terry Liggins (110-meter hurdles), led the Coyotes to a fourth-place finish in the team race. Liebl’s javelin mark remains both the school and state record. He also holds program top-10 marks in the discus and hammer throw. While at South Dakota, Liebl was actively involved in Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity.

A 2002 graduate of Menno High School, Liebl placed in four South Dakota state track and field meets. A four-sport athlete, he was involved in track and field, cross country, basketball, and football. He received all-state honors in both basketball and football.

Liebl enters his fourth year as an assistant track and field coach at Dell Rapids St. Mary High School. He’s also in his first season as an assistant on the boys’ basketball team. Liebl is a Warehouse Material Coordinator with TransCanada.  Liebl and his wife, Amanda, reside in Dell Rapids with their three children, Joshua, Kate, and Samuel.

Liebl will be inducted along with Sara (Deckert) Stahlecker and Joel Harris.  USD track and field is hosting their annual Dakota Realty Alumni Meet prior to the Hall of Honor induction.  Field events of the alumni meet will start at 10:45 a.m. and the running events at noon.

The full press release from USD can be found by clicking here.

Quarrier Girls Win Third Straight

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NewDRLogoThe Dell Rapids Quarrier girls won their third straight game on Monday, January 11th, at Dell Rapids High School.  The Quarriers defeated the Lennox Orioles 58-45.  Dell Rapids led at every quarter break in the game.

The Quarriers held a slight two-point lead at the end of the first quarter at 14-12.  The lead for Dell Rapids grew to six points by halftime at 29-23.  Dell Rapids opened up the third quarter on a 6-0 run and led by 12 points early in the third quarter.  The Orioles would get the lead into single digits a couple of times in the quarter, but Dell Rapids ended the third quarter ahead by 13 at 46-33.  Each team scored 12 points in the final quarter.

Three players scored in double figures for Dell Rapids.  Mikaela Stofferahn had 17 points.  Emma Paul finished with 13 points, and Averi Pankonen added 10 points.  Jordan Kruse led Lennox with 16 points.

Dell Rapids (6-3) will face Andes Central/Dakota Christian at the Hanson Classic in Mitchell at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 16th.

Vivian Jones

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Vivian JonesVivian F. Wiseman was born January 9, 1921, at Woonsocket, SD, to Austin and Ellen (Fors) Wiseman. She attended Eastern High School in Madison and was confirmed at Castleton, ND where she graduated from Castleton High School. Vivian married Leo Jones on December 31, 1938, at Madison and attended Nettleton College in Sioux Falls. They lived in Madison and later moved to Seattle, WA where she owned and operated a restaurant in Burien, WA. They returned to Madison and she was a bookkeeper for her husband’s business, Leo Jones Trucking.

Vivian was a member of St. John Lutheran Church and WELCA, Madison, VFW Auxiliary, Sons of Norway, and Red Hat Society. She loved to sew and did alterations for many years.

Vivian was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Leo in 1994; three brothers, Everett, Dean and Dale Wiseman.

Survivors include two daughters, Nancy (Jerome) Lammers of Madison and Gloria (Allen) Brown of Dell Rapids; four grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; one sister, Donna Smith of Glenwood, IA; three brothers, Arlen Wiseman of Renton, WA, Calvin (Joyce) Wiseman of Seattle, WA, and Maynard Wiseman of Madison.

On-Line Condolences may be left at Ellsworth Funeral Home.

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