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

St Mary Boys Make it Eight in a Row

February 19, 2022 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Photo taken and used with permission by Tammy Chamley

The Dell Rapids St Mary Cardinal boys extended their winning streak to eight after a 65-32 road win over the Baltic Bulldogs on Friday, February 18th.

At an early point in the first quarter, the Cardinals led by just one point at 5-4. That margin was quickly extended to 10 points after a 9-0 run for a 14-4 lead with 2:15 to play in the first quarter. St Mary ended the first quarter with a 20-6 lead and continued to roll from there. They grew the lead to 37-14 by halftime and also led 58-23 at the end of the third quarter.

The Cardinals finished the game shooting an even 50% (26-52) from the field, 6-12 from three-point area, and 7-12 from the free-throw line. Baltic was held to just 30% (13-44) shooting, 0-7 on three pointers, and 6-12 from the free-throw line. St Mary also out rebounded the Bulldogs 41-19 in the game.

Four players finished in double figures, and two of them almost had a double-double. John Pica had 15 points, nine rebounds, and two assists. Dylan Mathis had 11 points, eight rebounds, and two steals. Nic Gaspar also had 15 points along with four rebounds and two assists. Ty Brown added 13 points, six rebounds, and two assists. CJ Smith finished with four points, four assists, and two rebounds. Brandon Cook had six points in the fourth quarter.

St Mary (15-4) will finish the regular season at home against Bridgewater-Emery on Friday, February 25th.

Quarrier Boys Score Big Win over Lennox

February 19, 2022 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Photo taken and used with permission by Tammy Chamley

The Dell Rapids Quarrier boys basketball team got a big Dak-12 Conference win over the Lennox Orioles at home on Friday, February 18th. The Quarriers fought their way to a 55-50 victory.

Neither team led by any more than seven points the entire game in the back and forth battle. Lennox had 9-4 lead early in the first quarter, but Dell Rapids responded with an 8-0 run and finished the first quarter leading 16-12. The Orioles were able to old Dell Rapids to just eight points in the second quarter and took a 27-24 lead into halftime.

Lennox had a game-high seven-point lead, 31-24, after a 4-0 run to start the third quarter. The Quarriers went on an 15-3 run to lead 39-34 with 2:40 to play in the third quarter. The Orioles got the lead down to one, 41-40, heading into the fourth quarter. The two teams traded leads of two points throughout the fourth quarter. With the game tied 48-48 with 1:00 to go, Dell Rapids took the lead for good in a key offensive sequence. Landon Ruesink made a layup and was fouled with :51.6 left on the clock. Ruesink missed the free throw, but Aiden Boechler tipped the rebound out to Ruesink. Brayden Pankonen then made a layup with :35 left to play as Dell Rapids scored four points on one trip to their end of the floor for a 52-48 lead. The Quarriers made three of four free throws in the closing seconds for the win.

Dell Rapids shot 42% (22-53) from the field overall, just 2-12 on three pointers, and 56% (9-16) from the free-throw line. Lennox shot 33% (15-46) from the field, 21% (5-24) from three-point area, and 94% (15-16) from the free-throw line.

Jack Henry had 14 points, 14 rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Pankonen finished with 11 points, six rebounds, and two steals. Boechler had nine points, three rebounds, four assists, and two steals. Shane Stone also had nine points along with five rebounds. Ruesink added six points and five rebounds.

Dell Rapids (13-6) will end the regular season at home against Garretson on Monday, February 21st.

Cougars Squeak by Mustang Boys

February 16, 2022 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Photo used with permission by Sara Stadem

A first quarter scoring advantage proved to be the difference for the McCook Central/Montrose Fighting Cougars as they defeated the Tri-Valley Mustangs 57-52 on Tuesday, February 15th.

The Cougars outscored Tri-Valley 18-13 in the first quarter and that difference stayed almost constant the entire game. Every time the Mustangs got within two or three points, McCook Central/Montrose had an answer to push the lead back to five or seven points. The Cougars led by five at halftime, 29-24. Their lead was six points at the end of the third quarter, 47-41. Tri-Valley got within three points, 55-52, after a three-pointer by Lance DeWitt with :15 to play, but the Cougars made two free throws to ice the game.

The Mustangs shot 42% (21-50) in the game, 29% (5-17) on three pointers, and 5-10 from the free-throw line. McCook Central/Montrose finished 40% (21-53) shooting, 7-23 from three-point area, and 8-10 from the free-throw line.

Cory McDonald had 15 points, seven rebounds, and two assists. DeWitt finished with 13 points, three rebounds, three steals, and two assists. Connor Christensen also had 13 points along with eight rebounds, and two blocked shots. Noah Haynes had seven points, four rebounds, three steals, and two assists.

Tri-Valley (4-14) will host Baltic on Monday, February 21st.

West Central Takes Doubleheader in Canton

February 16, 2022 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Both the West Central Trojan girls and boys basketball teams earned victories in Canton against the C-Hawks on Tuesday, February 15th. The girls won 65-39, and the boys earned an 85-76 victory.

West Central 65, Canton 39 – Girls

It didn’t take long for the Trojans to build a sizable lead as they cruised to victory over the C-Hawks. West Central’s defense held Canton to just one made free throw in the first quarter as they built a 17-1 lead. They continued to cruise from there pushing the lead to 48-16 by halftime. The lead grew to 63-27 by the end of the third quarter.

The Trojans shot 47% (21-45) overall, 42% (10-24) on three pointers, and 62% (13-21) from the free-throw line. Canton finished 26% (11-43) from the field, 3-11 from three-point area, and 78% (14-18) from the free-throw line.

Rylee Haldeman had 19 points and four assists. Addy Kramer finished with 14 points, six rebounds, and four assists. Tabor Teel ended with 11 points, eight rebounds, three steals, and two assists. Cambell Fischer also had 11 points along with five rebounds.

West Central finishes the regular season with a record of 18-2 and will begin Region 3A play on Tuesday, February 22nd.

West Central 85, Canton 76 – Boys

Braden Herr got hot in the second half and finished the game hitting five of seven three pointers to help lift the Trojans to an 85-76 win over Canton.

The Trojans did hold a lead at the end of every quarter, but the C-Hawks held a lead late in the third quarter and early in fourth quarter. West Central led 22-16 at the end of the first quarter. Canton tied the game 41-41 right before halftime, but Dillon Jackson was fouled on a last second shot. He hit two free throws with no time on the clock to give the Trojans a 43-41 halftime lead.

The Trojans after they battled from behind in the third quarter and kept a two-point lead, 61-59, heading into the fourth quarter. The teams traded shots early in the fourth quarter, but West Central was able to get some separation thanks to their three-point shooting.

West Central was 56% (29-52) from the field, 52% (16-31) on three pointers, and 11-16 from the free-throw line. Herr finished with 19 points and six rebounds. Grafton Stroup had 17 points and three rebounds. Jackson added 15 points, five rebounds, and three assists. Jacob Krempges had 12 points, three rebounds, two steals, and a team-high seven assists.

The Trojans will be at Chamberlain on Friday, February 18th.

Centerville Puts Damper on Senior Night for Cardinal Girls

February 16, 2022 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Photo taken and used with permission by Tammy Chamley

Free throws and rebounds were the big key to the game between the Dell Rapids St Mary Cardinals and Centerville Tornadoes on Tuesday, February 15th. The Cardinals celebrated their two seniors, Addyson Gilbert and Courtney Brown, but it was the Tornadoes that celebrated the win, 55-49.

Centerville held a distinct advantage at the free-throw line as well as in total rebounds. The Tornadoes were 19-31 from the free-throw line, while St Mary was just 3-13. Centerville also out rebounded the Cardinals 48-34 in the game. Those two stats proved to be the difference.

Photo taken and used with permission by Tammy Chamley

The Tornadoes had a seven-point lead, 13-6, at the end of the first quarter. The Cardinals were able to cut that lead down to two points, 19-17, but Centerville pushed the lead to 29-21 by halftime. The Cardinals still found themselves trailing heading into the fourth quarter, 38-31. St Mary again got the game within a single possession, but could never quite complete the comeback as the Tornadoes held for the win.

St Mary shot 35% (20-57) overall and 22% (6-27) from three-point area. Centerville was 33% (16-49) from the field and 21% (4-19) from three-point area.

Madala Hanson had 15 points, three rebounds, two assists, and three steals. Brianna Griffin ended with nine points and three rebounds. Ella Griffin added seven points, five rebounds, and four assists. Whitney Warwick had six points.

The regular season ends for the Cardinals with an 11-9 record. St Mary will begin Region 4B play on Tuesday, February 22nd.

Cardinal Boys Muscle Past Centerville

February 16, 2022 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Photo taken and used with permission by Tammy Chamley

The Dell Rapids St Mary Cardinal boys muscled their way past the Centerville Tornadoes at home on Tuesday, February 15th. The Cardinals pulled away in the fourth quarter for a 63-51 win.

Centerville started strong hitting 8-13 shots in the first quarter to build a 19-12 lead. St Mary’s defense then held the Tornadoes to just nine points in the second quarter, and the Cardinals held the halftime lead at 31-28. The two teams scored 12 points each in the third quarter, and St Mary still led by three, 43-40, heading into the final quarter. That’s when St Mary was able to pull away, outscoring Centerville 20-11 in the fourth for the win.

The Cardinals shot 47% (26-55) from the field, 36% (5-14) from three-point area, and 6-10 from the free-throw line. The Tornadoes finished 46% (19-41) shooting, 33% (5-15) from three-point area, and 8-11 from the free-throw line.

John Pica had a double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds. Dylan Mathis finished with 18 points, five rebounds, four steals, and three assists. Ty Brown also had double figures with 10 points , seven rebounds, three assists, and two steals. CJ Smith added six points and three rebounds.

The Cardinals will travel to Baltic on Friday, February 18th.

Shots Don’t Fall for Mustang Girls at Salem

February 15, 2022 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The Tri-Valley Mustang girls didn’t feel the love from the hoop against the McCook Cental/Montrose Fighting Cougars on Monday, February 14th. The Mustangs shot just 25% (15-61) from the field and 20% (4-20) from three-point area in a 42-49 loss in their final regular season game.

The Cougars got out to a 9-2 lead in the first quarter and never trailed from that point. The Mustangs did get within a point a couple of times in the game, but couldn’t take the lead. McCook Central/Montrose led 13-6 at the end of the first quarter and 26-20 at halftime.

The Mustangs got within a point in the third quarter, 28-27, but the Cougars ended the quarter on a 7-0 run for a 35-27 lead going into the fourth quarter. Tri-Valley pulled within two points, 39-37, with 3:00 to play and had multiple chances to tie the game, but couldn’t get the shots to fall. The Mustangs did get within a point, 40-39, after two free throws by Lauren Grinde with 1:35 to go, but the Cougars scored their final nine points from the free-throw line to hang on for the win.

Paige Jewett had 15 points and two rebounds. Grinde finished with nine points, nine rebounds, two steals, and two assists. Ava Pearson added seven points, six rebounds, and four blocked shots. Mattie Huwe had six points, two rebounds, and two steals. Stephanie Buchmann had three points, seven rebounds, and five assists.

Tri-Valley’s regular season ends with an 11-9 record. The Mustangs will begin Region 3A play on Tuesday, February 22nd.

Tri-Valley Boys Win Overtime Thriller over Milbank

February 15, 2022 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Lance DeWitt hit a buzzer-beater at the free-throw line to send the game into overtime, and from there the Tri-Valley Mustangs had the momentum. The Mustangs defeated the Milbank Bulldogs 66-57 in overtime on Saturday, February 12th.

Neither team was able to get much advantage throughout the game. Milbank had a three-point lead at the end of the first quarter at 15-12. Tri-Valley held the Bulldogs to just seven points in the second quarter while taking a 26-22 lead into halftime. Cory McDonald was on fire in the first half scoring 20 of the 26 Mustangs points.

Tri-Valley was able to keep their lead throughout the third quarter. They took a 37-34 lead into the fourth quarter. The Mustangs led by four points late in the fourth quarter, but Milbank hit a three-pointer to cut the lead to one, 52-21. After a missed shot by Tri-Valley, there was a jump ball on the rebound with possession going to Milbank. On their next possession, they hit another three-pointer from the left win with :11 left to give them a 54-52 lead. DeWitt drove the length of the court and rose up at the free-throw line making the game-tying basket at the buzzer. The Mustangs took that momentum and outscored Milbank 12-3 in overtime for the win.

The Mustangs shot 49% (29-59) from the field, went 1-13 from three-point area, and 7-14 from the free-throw line. Milbank finished the game shooting 31% (17-55) overall, 28% (7-25) from three-point area, and 53% (16-30) from the free-throw line.

McDonald finished with 31 points, nine rebounds, and four rebounds. DeWitt had 13 points, three rebounds, four steals, and two assists. Connor Christensen had nine points, six rebounds, and four blocked shots. Brayden Oyen had five points, three rebounds, and two assists.

Tri-Valley will host McCook Central/Montrose on Tuesday, February 15th.

Mustang Girls Win Last Two Games

February 15, 2022 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The Tri-Valley Mustang girls have won their last two games. The Mustangs traveled to Lennox to play the Orioles on Thursday, February 10th and came home with a 49-47 victory. Tri-Valley then hosted the Milbank Bulldogs on Saturday, February 12th, winning 46-36.

Tri-Valley 49, Lennox 47

Ava Pearson grabbed an offensive rebound and hit the game-winning put back with :08 to go to give the Mustangs a 49-47 win in a back and forth game. The two teams battled all game long, trading leads throughout the game.

Lennox had the lead at the first quarter break at 13-10. Tri-Valley took the lead at halftime by outscoring the Orioles 12-7. The Mustangs had a 22-20 lead at halftime. Lennox had the advantage again at the end of this quarter, but this time only by a point, 36-35. The Orioles pushed their lead to five points, 44-39, with 5:00 to go in the game. Tri-Valley went on a 5-0 over the next :45 to tie the game 44-44. Lennox led 46-45 with 2:30 to play, but Pearson made a layup to give the Mustangs a 47-46 lead. After the Orioles tied the game 47-47, the next basket in the game was Pearson’s game winner.

The Mustangs shot 46% (19-41) from the field, 46% (6-13) from three-point area, and 3-6 from the free-throw line. Lennox finished shooting 39% (16-41), 37% (7-19) on three pointers, and 8-12 from the free-throw line.

Pearson had 14 points, 10 rebounds, and an assist. Lauren Grinde finished with 10 points, six rebounds, and two steals. Paige Jewett had nine points, three rebounds, an assist, and a steal. Stephanie Buchmann had seven points and two assists. Hillary Hastings added six points, five rebounds, and two assists.

Tri-Valley 46, Milbank 36

The Mustangs turned a 20-20 tie at halftime into a 10-point win thanks to a big third quarter on Saturday against the Bulldogs. Tri-Valley trailed 11-7 at the end of the first quarter, but rallied to tie Milbank by halftime. The Mustangs then outscored Milbank 13-5 in the third quarter to build a 33-25 lead heading into the fourth quarter. The Mustangs then outscored the Bulldogs 13-11 in the final quarter in the win.

Tri-Valley finished shooting 35% (15-43) from the field, 31% (5-16) from three-point area, and 69% (11-16) from the free-throw line. Milbank was 30% (14-47) shooting, just 1-8 on three pointers, and 7-12 from the free-throw line. The Mustangs also forced 21 Milbank turnovers.

Grinde had 15 points, four rebounds, and six steals. Jewett also had 15 points and four rebounds. Buchmann finished with nine points, six rebounds, three assists, and two steals. Pearson added five points, four rebounds, and four blocked shots.

Tri-Valley (11-8) will wrap their regular season on the road at McCook Central/Montrose on Monday, February 14th.

Tri-Valley Wrestling Wins Two of Three at Flandreau

February 15, 2022 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The Tri-Valley Mustang wrestling team made the trip to Flandreau on Friday, February 11th for a quadrangular. The Mustangs won two of their three matches on the night. Tri-Valley defeated Flandreau 40-39 and Garretson 48-30. Kingsbury County beat the Mustangs 25-52.

Mason Hendrixson finished with three wins, two by major decision and one pin. Brody Dybvig and Isaac Nehlich both were also 3-0 with two pins and a forfeit win each. Zach Powell and Connor Glassford were both 2-1 with two pins. Landyn Reiser had two wins, one by decision and one by forfeit. Treyson Richter had a pin and a forfeit win. Lawson Loiseau had one pin. William Hidalgo and Luke Nehlich both had forfeit wins on the night.

The Mustangs will be at the Region 2B Tournament at Freeman High School on Saturday, February 19th.

« Previous Page