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

Canistota Ends the Cardinals Season

November 4, 2014 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The Canistota Hawks (9-1) defeated the Dell Rapids St. Mary Cardinals 52-6 in the quarterfinals of the 9B South Dakota High School football playoffs on Monday, November 3rd, in Canistota.

The Hawks started the scoring with a 2-yard touchdown run by Shay Jolley on a read option early in the first quarter. After forcing the Cardinals to punt, for the second time in as many possessions, Jolley scored his second touchdown on a 5-yard run making the score 16-0 in favor of Canistota.

St. Mary started to gain a little momentum only to have two turnovers on back-to-back drives; an interception by Casey Hansen and a fumble by Josh Brown. Canistota was able to score twice more in the half on touchdowns by Jerad Nielsen (12-yard run), and Jacob Buseman’s 15-yard reception from Jolley making it 28-0 at half.

The start of the second half was much the same as the first. The Hawks came out and scored quickly in the third quarter on a 50-yard touchdown run by Nielsen and converted two-point conversion to make the score 36-0. With Canistota leading by more than 35 points, the running clock started in the second half.

Canistota got another touchdown by Buseman of 63 yards before the Cardinals were able to prevent the shut out. With 3:35 left in the game, Hansen found Zach Geraets in the end zone for a 7-yard touchdown reception. Canistota finished the scoring on a 69-yard touchdown run by backup quarterback Scott Jolley finishing the scoring at 52-6.

The Cardinals finish the season with an 8-2 record. Josh Brown broke the season rushing yardage record for the Cardinals with 1,465 yards this season. Zach Geraets tied the school record with 11 sacks on the season.

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Quarrier Football Reaches Semifinals

November 4, 2014 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The Dell Rapids Quarrier football teamed reached the semifinals in the 11A South Dakota High School Football Playoffs with a win over the Vermillion Tanagers 57-16 on Monday, November 3rd in Dell Rapids.

The Quarriers controlled the game from the start after Riley Schmidt took the opening kick-off 80 yards for a touchdown to give Dell Rapids an 8-0 lead 13 seconds into the game. Schmidt scored again two minutes later on a 70-yard touchdown run to put Dell Rapids ahead 14-0. Schmidt found the endzone for the third time in less than five minutes with a 65-yard punt return for a touchdown with 7:35 left in the first quarter. Dell Rapids added a fourth touchdown with 4:00 left in the quarter on a 17-yard pass from Jase Nelson to Riley Jurgensen to go ahead 28-0 after the first quarter.

Dell Rapids picked up where they left off in the second quarter scoring on a 2-yard touchdown pass from Nelson to Beau Carpenter with 10:18 to go in the second quarter. Vermillion finally got on the scoreboard with 2:33 left in the half on a 1-yard touchdown run by Tyler Madsen to cut the lead to 35-8. But the Quarriers would add one more score before halftime, this time on a 9-yard touchdown pass from Nelson to Jurgensen again with :14 left to give Dell Rapids a 42-8 halftime lead.

Vermillion scored first in the third quarter. The Tanagers capitalized on a Dell Rapids fumble, scoring with 7:07 left in the quarter on a 44-yard touchdown pass from Carter Kratz to Madsen. Dell Rapids added two more scores in the third quarter. Schmidt added another 40-yard touchdown run with 6:25 to go, and Sam White scored on a 65-yard touchdown run with 1:24 left in the quarter.

Dell Rapids finished the night with 382 yards of total offense, 76 passing yards and 306 rushing yards. The Quarriers picked up 14 first downs and were 6-8 on third down conversions. Nelson finished 6-12 passing for 76 yards and three touchdowns. Jurgensen had two catches for 25 yards, both for touchdowns. Schmidt had eight carries for 178 yards and two touchdowns, and also had a kick off return and punt return for touchdowns. White had two carries for 66 yards and a touchdown. Nate McKee led the defense with seven tackles on the night and one sack. Austin Eulberg had five tackles. Ben Gillogly added four tackles, two of them of loss.

Dell Rapids improves to 9-1 on the year. The Quarries will host the West Central Trojans on Saturday, November 8th, at 4:00 p.m. The game will be webcast on Big Sioux Media.

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Fern (Hansen) Nemmers

November 3, 2014 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Fern Marie Nemmers, 87, of Dell Rapids passed away Saturday, November 1, 2014 at the Dells Nursing & Rehab Center.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM Wednesday, November 5, 2014 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Dell Rapids. Burial will be in the St. Mary Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 5:00 PM Tuesday with a Wake Service at 7:00 PM followed by the Rosary at the Minnehaha Funeral Home, Dell Rapids. Condolences may be left at http://www.minnehahafuneralhome.com.

Fern Marie (Hansen) Nemmers was born May 6, 1927 to Leo and Ida (Bricher) Hansen in Dell Rapids. She was the seventh child in a family of 16 children and was caregiver for all her younger siblings. She attended St. Mary School and graduated in 1945. Following graduation she continued helping her parents on the farm.

She was united in marriage to John R. Nemmers at St. Mary Catholic Church on October 14, 1947. They continued farming near Dell Rapids until their retirement.

Throughout her life Fern was very active in community and church activities. She served many years on the Dell Rapids Township Election Board. She was designated a VIP Blood Donor by the community blood bank for her many years of blood donations. She served in the Altar Society of St. Mary Church and held many offices in this organization, Fern and her husband John were founding members of the Terrace Manor Nursing Home. She served several years as a Grandmother for the Presentation Sisters Youth leadership camps. She made several trips to the Presentation Sisters missions in Mexico and with the Lutheran Church of Dell Rapids to Rosebud Reservation to deliver food and bicycles for the Native Americans.

For all of her life, Fern was an avid hunter. She enjoyed sharing her expertise with kids in the hunter’s safety courses at the Sportsman’s Club. She was also an avid bowler and sports fan, supporting local teams in all sports. Fern enjoyed gardening and always had beautiful flower gardens.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John; her son, Donald; five brothers and a sister. Fern’s deep religious convictions and devotion and her love of the land have been an inspiration for her family and all that knew her. Those remaining to continue the celebration of life that Fern so encouraged are her children, Theresa, Tom and his wife, Kristi, Marty and his fiancé, Angel and Jeremy; her grandchildren, John and his wife, Jacqueline, Kim and Aaron, Brad, Beth and her husband, Garrett, Leigh and Erin; her great grandchildren, Isabella, Ava, John

Marie Coomes Johnson

November 2, 2014 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Marie Coomes Johnson passed away peacefully on Tuesday October 28, 2014, in Huntsville, Texas.

She was born August 27, 1925 to Felix and Margaret Coomes in Chester, South Dakota. She attended Chester High School, General Beadle and obtained her Masters Degree from Augustana College. Marie was an elementary school teacher in Sioux Falls for 32 years. In 1975, she married Leonard Johnson and soon relocated to Mesa, Arizona. Marie was preceded in death by her husband of 26 years Leonard Johnson.

She is survived by her sisters Theresa Coomes of Dell Rapids, SD, Helen Coomes Mancuso and husband Geno of Huntsville, Texas, brothers: Frank Coomes and Eddie Coomes and wife Lois of Colton SD. Nieces: Patty Coomes Mechtenberg, Julia Coomes Vansco, Lori Coomes Brunick, BJ Coomes Wylie, Cindy Coomes Reesman, Gina Mancuso Lawson, Margo Mancuso English. Nephews: Terry Coomes and Tim Coomes. And numerous great nieces and nephews.

Dakota Valley Spoils Senior Night for Quarrier Volleyball

October 31, 2014 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The Dakota Valley Panthers defeated the Dell Rapids Quarriers volleyball team on senior night by scores of 25-10, 25-12, 25-9 on Thursday, October 30th, in Dell Rapids.

Dakota Valley jumped out to a 4-0 lead in the first game, and then extended the lead to 10-1 before Dell Rapids could get their second point. The Panthers pushed the lead to 10 points at 12-2. Dell Rapids was able to cut the lead to seven points at 12-5, but that was as close as they would get in the first game.

Dell Rapids scored first and held a brief 1-0 lead in the second game, but the Panthers scored the next four in a row to take a 4-1 lead. With the score at 11-3 in favor of Dakota Valley, the Quarriers scored the next three to pull within five at 11-6. But the Panthers went on another 4-0 run to push the lead to nine, and then Dakota Valley outscored Dell Rapids 10-6 from that point for the win.

Dell Rapids hung tough with the Panthers early in the third game. The game was tied at 1-1, and the Qurriers were within one point at 6-5. The Panthers started to pull away from that point in the game outscoring Dell Rapids 19-4 the rest of the way for the match win.

Dell Rapids finishes the season 11-16 on the year and will be the #3 seed in the Region 3A tournament. The Quarriers will host the Flandreau Indian School on Tuesday, November 4th, in the first round of the Region 3A tournament. The match will be webcast on Big Sioux Media.

City Council Meeting – 11/3/14

October 31, 2014 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The Dell Rapids City Council will meet in regular session on Monday, November 3rd, at 7:30 p.m. at the Council Chambers. Some of the items on the agenda include a public hearing for a special event retail on-sale license, outdoor event permit, request to extend water line, first reading of ordinance 812: water rate increase, and the administrator’s report.

The full agenda can be found by clicking here. The meeting will be webcast on Big Sioux Media.

All-State Chorus and Orchestra

October 31, 2014 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Over 1,000 of South Dakota’s best high school vocal and instrumental musicians will gather in Sioux Falls for the 62nd Annual South Dakota All-State Chorus and Orchestra on Friday and Saturday, October 31 – November 1. The All-State activities will culminate with a Grand Concert at the Sioux Falls Arena beginning at 7:00 p.m. (CDT) on Saturday evening, November 1. Concert tickets can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com, by calling 1-866-625-4586, or at the box office in the Sioux Falls Arena. The doors of the Arena will open for the Concert at 5:30 on Saturday evening.

The annual All-State Chorus & Orchestra, sponsored by South Dakota High School Activities Association, is the largest interscholastic high school music activity held in South Dakota. The 2014 All-State Chorus includes 956 singers representing 151 South Dakota high schools. The All-State Orchestra is comprised of 161 musicians from 25 schools.

Eight students from Dell Rapids and four students from Dell Rapids St Mary will be performing during the Grand Concert. Dell Rapids students participating are seniors Melanie Wilke and Luke Snoozy, juniors Josh Benda, Nick Holmes, Mikaela Stofferahn, and Ted DeLange, and sophomores Veronica Fritz and Elly Petrik. The Dell Rapids St Mary students participating are seniors Matt Farmer and Julia Rush, junior Faith Jorgensen, and sophomore Zachary Geraets. With his selection this year, Farmer has been selected to participate in the All-State Chorus all four years of high school.

The guest conductors for the 2014 All-State Chorus & Orchestra Concert are Dr. Andre Thomas from Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL and Jane Linde Capistran from Concordia College, Moorhead, MN. Dr. Thomas will conduct the All-State Chorus while Ms. Capistran will lead the 2014 All-State Orchestra.

During the All-State Grand Concert, the South Dakota Music Educators Association will recognize several high schools and individuals for their contributions to music in South Dakota.

The South Dakota High School Activities Association will present its “SDHSAA Distinguished Service Award” to Dr. Rick Rognstad, Vermillion, and Faye Stryzewski, Chamberlain.

Reserved seats are $16. General admission is $11 for adults and $7 for students. South Dakota Public Broadcasting will be airing the Grand Concert live on SDPB1-TV at 7:00 p.m. (CDT).

Svend Jensen

October 30, 2014 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Svend Erik Jensen died on October 7, 2014 in Phoenix, AZ. He was born in 1922 to Marius and Thora Jensen on a farm near Trent, attended grade school in Trent and then attended and graduated from Egan High School.

He joined the U.S. Army and served for three years. He married Jean Erickson and lived in Sioux Falls for several years where he worked for the Post Office as mail carrier. They moved to Scottsdale, AZ where he continued his job as a mail carrier.

He is survived by his two children: Ginger Fissell and Tony Jensen; seven grandchildren and his sister: Alice Chamley of Dell Rapids. Svend was preceded in death by his wife, Jean, and parents, Marius and Thora. Family graveside military service was held on October 17 in the Veteran’s cemetery, Phoenix.

Haven Butter Braids on Sale

October 29, 2014 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

It is that time of the year again – Butter Braids are here!! This annual fundraiser is done to purchase materials for the Haven’s Before School, After School & Summer Programs.

Butter Braids come in seven scrumptious flavors: Cinnamon, Blueberry-Cream Cheese, Strawberry-Cream Cheese, Apple, Bavarian Crème, Cherry & Carmel Rolls. Loaves sell for $11 each and are perfect for family get-togethers, holiday events or gifts! They are extremely convenient to store and easy to make. Loaves come frozen, and need to stay frozen until ready to use. To make, simply unthaw on a greased pan for 8-12 hours, then bake for approximately 20 minutes to produce a delicious breakfast or dessert entrée. Butter Braids are 22 oz and contain 0 grams of trans-fat.

Place your order by November 7 with any Haven staff member, board member, participating family, or by calling 366-8612.

Orders will be ready for pick-up on Thursday, November 20 from 3:00-6:00pm; just in time for the holidays!

Cardinal Football Cruises into Next Round

October 29, 2014 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The Dell Rapids St. Mary Cardinals pulled off a stellar first round 9B playoff victory over the Waverly/South Shore Coyotes 52-22 on Tuesday, October 28th, in Dell Rapids. St. Mary scored 44 unanswered points after trailing 14-6 in the middle of the first quarter.

On the first possession of the game, the Coyotes marched down the field and scored on a touchdown run by Bailey Comes. The big play of that drive was a 20-yard pass on third and 18 to give the Coyotes the opportunity to keep the drive alive. St. Mary came right back and scored on a 7-yard screen pass from Casey Hansen to Christian Schnieders making it 8-8. Each team scored on their second possession. The Coyotes scored on a 17-yard touchdown pass from Joe Jellis to Jacob Boettcher. The Cardinals scored on a 2-yard touchdown run by Schnieders. The difference between the two drives was the 2-point conversions. Waverly/South Shore failed to convert, while St. Mary was able to punch theirs in for a 16-14 lead.

The game was all St. Mary’s from that point forward. The Cardinals scored on touchdowns by Josh Brown (19 yards), Jacob Glazier (5 yards), Schnieders (15 yards), Hansen to Wes Heinricy (20 Yards), and capped off by Heinricy (5 yard). St. Mary was 5-7 on 2-point conversions on the night.

Waverly/South Shore finished their season 4-5, and the Cardinals improved to 8-1. St. Mary will travel to #2 Canistota on Monday, November 3rd. The game will be webcast on Big Sioux Media.

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