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

Quarrier Boys Score Big Road Win over Titans

February 9, 2022 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

In a big match-up between two teams with an 11-4 record, the Dell Rapids Quarrier boys earned a tough road win over the Mt Vernon/Plankinton Titans on Tuesday, February 8th. The Quarriers pulled away late for an 80-68 victory.

The game went as expected with back-and-forth battles all night long. Dell Rapids had the early advantage, 16-13, at the end of the first quarter. The Quarriers slowly built a seven point lead by the end of the first half and led 34-27 at halftime. Their lead grew to 13 points, 46-33, with 5:25 to play in the third quarter. The Titans made a run and cut the lead down to 48-46 with 1:20 left in the quarter. The Quarriers pushed the lead back to five points, 54-49, by the start of the fourth quarter.

Mt Vernon/Plankinton started the fourth quarter on a little bit of a run. They cut the five-point lead down to two points, 58-56, with 6:00 to go in the game. The lead was still only two points, 62-60, with 4:30 on the clock. Dell Rapids then went on a 7-0 run to lead 69-60 with 2:00 to go in the game. The Quarriers made some big three-point shots and got some break-away layups after steals to seal the victory.

Dell Rapids shot 48% (30-63) in the game, 40% (10-25) from three-point area, and 53% (10-19) from the free-throw line. The Titans were a very good 59% (27-46) from the field, 1-4 on three pointers, and 72% (13-18) from the free-throw line. The Quarrier defense, however, caused problems for the Titans as they turned it over 25 times, 17 on Dell Rapids steals.

Brayden Pankonen had 31 points, seven steals, and six assists. Jack Henry had 25 points, three rebound, and three steals. Camden Justice added eight points and five rebounds. Landon Ruesink had six points, four rebounds, three steals, and three assists. Shane Stone finished with five points and nine rebounds.

The Quarriers (12-4) will travel to Dakota Valley on Friday, February 11th.

Quarrier Girls Beat by Tough Titan Team

February 9, 2022 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The Dell Rapids Quarrier girls basketball team faced a tough road game on Tuesday, February 8th. The Quarriers traveled to Mt Vernon to play the Mt Vernon/Plankinton Titans. The Titans, one of the top teams in Class A, defeated Dell Rapids 63-33.

Dell Rapids held tough in the opening quarter. Mt Vernon/Plankinton got a little more separation by the end of the first quarter and led 17-8. The Titan offense scored 21 points in the second quarter and extended their lead to 38-16 at halftime. The two offenses struggled to find rhythm in the third quarter. The teams combined for just 13 total points, and the Titans led 46-21 heading into the fourth quarter.

The Quarriers shot 25% (13-51) in the game, 12% (3-26) from three-point area, and 4-8 from the free-throw line. The Titans finished 54% (28-52) shooting, 3-8 from three-point area, and 4-11 from the free-throw line.

Alli De Stigter had a team-high eight points along with four rebounds and two assists. Jenna Miller had five points, three rebounds, and three steals. Jayme Schmidt finished with four points and six rebounds. Maggie Schmidt also had four points along with two rebounds. Claire Wynja had three points and six rebounds. Zoey Hilmoe and Elly Olson both had three points as well.

Dell Rapids (3-16) will finish the regular season at Dakota Valley on Friday, February 11th.

JV Results

After a sluggish first quarter to start the JV contest, the Quarrier defense put a strangle hold on their hosts en route to a 38-24 win. A very active and tenacious defense held Mt Vernon/Plankinton to only four points in the second and third quarters, while building a 22-15 lead going into the fourth period. Solid team defense created several easy scoring opportunities as Dell rapids put the game out of reach scoring 18 points in the final quarter. The win improves the JV record to 9-8 heading into their final game of the season Friday night at Dakota Valley.

Miller had 21 points, three steals and one assist. Clara Justice had six points, eight rebounds, two steals, and an assist. Olson finished with four points, three rebounds, three steals, and an assist. Kerrigan Kindopp had three points, two rebounds, four steals, and two assists. Taylor Schmidt and Tori Malsam both had two points each. Shelby Welbig finished with six rebounds, four steals, and two assists.

West Central Dominates in Win, Teel Hits Milestone

February 9, 2022 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The West Central Trojan girls basketball team dominated every phase of the game against the McCook Central/Montrose Cougars at home on Tuesday, February 8th. The Trojans made more shots than the Cougars attempted in an 81-27 victory. With 6:50 to play in the third quarter, Tabor Teel hit her 1,000 career point on a layup, which was her 18th point of the game.

It didn’t take long for the Trojans to get going in the game. They scored 30 points in the first quarter and led 30-10 at the break. The defense held the Cougars to just six points in the second quarter, and West Central led 56-16 at halftime. They continued to roll in the second half outscoring the Cougars 25-11 in the final two quarters.

West Central finished the game shooting 52% (33-64) overall, 42% (8-19) from three-point area, and 7-11 from the free-throw line. McCook Central/Montrose was 25% (8-32) shooting, 2-13 on three pointers, and 9-16 from the free-throw line. The Trojan defense forced 27 Cougar turnovers, 18 of those coming on steals.

Teel finished with 18 points, six rebounds, five steals, and four assists. Rylee Haldeman also had 18 points along with four steals and five assists. Addy Kramer had 16 points, seven rebounds, four assists, and two blocked shots. Josslin Jarding added seven points and three assists. Keighlor Nolz finished with six points.

West Central (17-2) will end their regular season on the road in Canton on Tuesday, February 15th.

St Mary Boys Hold off Arlington for Fifth Straight

February 8, 2022 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Photo taken and used with permission by Tammy Chamley

The Dell Rapids St Mary Cardinal boys basketball team won their fifth straight game on Monday, February 7th. St Mary defeated Arlington 70-56 as St Mary held off a second half surge by Arlington.

After a 9-9 tie with 1:45 to play in the first quarter, St Mary went on a 10-3 run to end the quarter leading 19-12. St Mary exploded in the second quarter pushing their lead to as many as 21 points. They ended the first half leading 38-21.

St Mary got their lead back to 20 points, 44-24, with 6:00 to go in the third quarter. That’s when Arlington starting to make their run. Arlington finished the third quarter outscoring St Mary 15-7 to cut the lead to 51-39 going into the fourth quarter. Arlington got the lead down to single digits a couple of times in the fourth quarter, but St Mary had an answer each time.

St Mary shot 43% (26-60) overall, went just 1-14 from three-point area, but shot 68% (17-25) from the free-throw line. Arlington was 33% (18-55) from the field, 30% (10-33) on three pointers, and 63% (10-16) from the free-throw line.

Five points finished in double figures for St Mary. John Pica had a double-double with 10 points and 11 rebounds. Dylan Mathis had a game-high 21 points along with six assists, four rebounds, and four steals. Nic Gaspar had 14 points, seven rebounds, and two steals. CJ Smith had 13 points, five rebounds, and two steals. Ty Brown added 10 points, six rebounds, and two steals.

St Mary (12-4) will travel to Howard on Thursday, February 10th.

St Mary Rally Cut Short by Arlington

February 8, 2022 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Photo taken and used with permission by Tammy Chamley

A fourth-quarter rally by the Dell Rapids St Mary Cardinal girls was cut short by Arlington on Monday, February 7th. Arlington held off the rally for a 60-51 win.

Arlington got the advantage late in the first quarter. St Mary led 10-8 with 2:00 minutes to go, but Arlington went on an 8-0 run and led 16-10 at the break. After Arlington led by 10 points 23-13 with 2:19 to play in the second quarter, St Mary fought back to cut the lead down to six, 27-21, by halftime.

St Mary was within five points, 31-26, after a three-pointer by Madala Hanson with 6:30 to go in the third quarter. Arlington went on a 14-7 run the rest of the quarter and led 45-33 going into the fourth quarter. Maya Heinitz made a three-pointer with 3:39 left in the game to cut the Arlington lead down to 51-46. Arlington responded with a 5-0 run for a 56-46 lead with :45 to play to hang on for the win.

St Mary shot 46% (20-44) from the field, 38% (8-21) on three pointers, and 3-4 from the free-throw line. Arlington was 45% (18-40) shooting, 22% (4-18) from three-point area, and 83% (20-24) from the free-throw line.

Madala Hanson had 13 points, two rebounds, and two assists. Ella Griffin added 10 points, six rebounds, and three assists. Addyson Gilbert had six points and three rebounds. Courtney Brown also had six points along with two rebounds and three steals.

West Central Places Eighth at Yankton Wrestling Invitational

February 6, 2022 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The West Central Trojan wrestling team traveled south to Yankton for the Yankton Invitational on Saturday, February 5th. The Trojans finished eighth as a team with 104.5 points. Rapid City Stevens placed first with 288.5 points, Watertown was second with 198.5 points, and Pierre placed third with 178.5 points.

Justin Zirpel took the individual championship in the 152-pound class with a 4-0 record. Karson Vessells placed third in the 106-pound class finishing 4-1. Jesse Jost (4-2) and a fourth place finish in the 132-pound class. Chet Carda (4-2) placed fifth in the 170-pound class. Orlando Whiting (3-3) was sixth in the 113-pound division, and Rayce Whiting (3-2) had a seventh place finish in the 120-pound class. Keaton Vessells (138), Jude Jarding (145), Wyatt Nielsen (160), and Abram Maras (220) all had one win each in the tournament.

Allison Foote placed second in the G285 class with a 1-1 record. Alexis Bryant finished third in the G126 division with a 3-1 record. Hailey Fortney (G142, 0-4) had a fifth place finish.

The Trojans will be off for a couple of weeks. They will be at the Region 1A tournament at O’Gorman High School on Saturday, February 19th.

Trojan Boys Rebound with Pentagon Classic Win

February 6, 2022 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The West Central Trojan boys rebounded from a Thursday night loss and earned an 81-58 win over Lakota Tech at the Pentagon Classic in Sioux Falls on Saturday, February 5th.

West Central took the for good with 2:44 to play in the first quarter after a three pointer by Grafton Stroup. The Trojans led 22-15 at the end of the first quarter. Their lead grew to 40-27 at halftime. The largest lead of the game for West Central, 51-31, came after a three pointer by Braden Herr with 5:34 to play in the third quarter.

The Trojans shot 46% (30-66) overall in the game, 39% (9-23) from three-point area, and 80% (12-15) from the free-throw line. West Central had 23 fast-break points, 12 points off turnovers, and 40 points in the paint.

Stroup ended with 27 points and seven rebounds. Herr had 13 points and three rebounds. Jacob Krempges added 12 points, five rebounds, and two assists. Mubarak Ibrahim had 12 points, two rebounds, and two steals. Braden Dierickx finished with seven points, four rebounds, and five assists.

Roncalli Stops West Central in Dak-12/NEC Clash

February 6, 2022 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

In a battle of top teams in their respective classes, the West Central Trojans played the Aberdeen Roncalli Cavaliers at the Dak-12/NEC girls clash in Madison on Saturday, February 5th. The Cavaliers held the Trojans to just 16 points in the second half and got a 55-52 come-from-behind win.

West Central started hot and doubled up the Cavaliers in the first quarter. The Trojans led 26-13 at the first quarter break. Roncalli cut into the lead in the second quarter, but West Central led 36-27 at halftime. The Cavaliers started making their run in the third quarter. They outscored the Trojans 14-9 and trailed just 45-41 heading into the fourth quarter. Roncalli again outscored the Trojans in the fourth quarter, 14-7, and took the game 55-52.

The Trojans finished the game shooting 37% (19-52) overall, 29% (7-24) on three pointers, and 55% (6-11) from the free-throw line. They finished with 20 total team rebounds and 14 team assists.

Tabor Teel had 20 points and six rebounds. Rylee Haldeman added 15 points and three rebounds. Addy Kramer finished 13 points and four rebounds.

West Central Girls Crush Madison

February 6, 2022 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The West Central Trojan girls held the Madison Bulldogs to single-digit scoring in every quarter on their way to a 66-19 road win on Friday, February 4th.

The Trojans led from start to finish in the game. West Central led 25-2 after the first quarter and pushed the lead to 37-9 at halftime. The Trojans outscored Madison 29-10 in the second half.

West Central shot 39% (25-64) from the field, 32% (10-31) from three-point area, and 50% (6-12) from the free-throw line. Madison was just 22% (8-36) shooting in the game, 15% (2-13) from three-point area, and 1-1 from the free-throw line.

Addy Kramer had 15 points, nine rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Tabor Teel had 14 points, five rebounds, and five steals. Rylee Haldeman had nine points, three rebounds, and two steals.

Dell Rapids Girls Win at Dak-12/NEC Clash

February 6, 2022 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Photo taken and used with permission by Tammy Chamley

The Dell Rapids Quarrier girls built a big lead by the end of the third quarter and got a 65-52 win over the Tiospa Zina Wambdi on Saturday, February 5th. Tiospa Zina and Dell Rapids played in Madison at the Dak-12/NEC Clash.

The Quarriers had a lead at the end of every quarter break in the game. Dell Rapids led 15-8 at the end of the first quarter. The lead grew to 10 points by halftime, 30-20. Dell Rapids outscored Tiospa Zina 22-12 in the third quarter and led 52-32 going into the fourth quarter. The Wambdi scored 20 points in the fourth quarter, but the Quarriers held for the win.

Three players finished in double figures. Liz Price had a double-double with 15 points and 11 rebounds. Mady VanOverbeke had 13 points and five rebounds. Jenna Miller finished with 11 points. Jayme Schmidt added seven points and seven rebounds.

Price was named the game’s MVP.

Dell Rapids (3-15) will travel to Mt Vernon on Tuesday, February 8th.

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