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

Quarrier Boys Golf Team Places High Again

September 10, 2014 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The Dell Rapids Quarrier boys golf team finished second at the Parkston Invitational on Monday, September 8th, finishing three strokes behind the Mitchell Kernals. Dell Rapids, however, was the highest placing class A team at the tournament. Mitchell finished with a team score of 312, Dell Rapids with a 315, and Parkston finished third with 318.

Deven Weber placed third in the event with a round of 74. Adam Karst was one shot behind with a 75 and placed fourth. Ty Hoglund finished seventh with a round of 79. Mason Schmidt finished the day with an 87, Josh Parrott shot a 92, and Jordan Kerns fired a 93.

The Quarriers will travel to Vermillion for the Vermillion Invite on Thursday, September 11th.

Quarrier Cross Country Runs in Garretson

September 10, 2014 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The Dell Rapids Quarriers girls and boys cross country team was in Garretson on Tuesday, September 9th. The varsity girls team finished 9th at the event, while the JV girls placed 2nd. The varsity boys team finished 7th and the JV boys finished 9th.

Top finishers for the Quarriers were Shaylee Hoff and Averi Pankonen. Aspen Hansen finished 2nd in the JV race, with Shaina Visser 13th, Katie Jaycox 20th, Lindsey Morris 24th, and Amanda Tomes 35th. Top runners for the boys were Trent Knuppe who placed 18th, and Zane Schumaker who placed 20th. Derek Ahlers finished 15th in the JV race and James Lueders finished 34th.

The cross country team will travel to Milbank on Saturday, September 13th.

Quarrier Volleyball Falls to West Central

September 10, 2014 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The West Central Trojans defeated the Dell Rapids Quarriers in volleyball action in Hartford on Tuesday, September 9th. The Trojans won in straight sets 25-18, 25-13, 25-14.

Shelby Wrage led the offense and defensive efforts for the Quarriers in the match. Mikaela Stofferahn and Tiffany Finkral each had three kills apiece. Sarah Haak ended the night with nine set assists.

The Quarriers fall to 3-3 on the season. They will host Tea on Thursday, September 11th, and the match will be webcast on Big Sioux Media.

JV Results:
The JV team fell two sets to zero. Leaders included Megan Miles and Sami Reider. Sydney Stofferahn, Alexis Kranz and Betsy Amundson were cited for the strong efforts.

Haven Changes Inclement Weather Policy

September 10, 2014 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

During the Dell Rapids School Board meeting on Monday, September 8th, an update to the Dell Rapids Community Haven inclement weather policy was reported to the school board. According to Haven Director Jessica Ostwald, they have had many requests to be open more during inclement weather, and because of those requests, the school attorney had to be included in those discussions. Haven was then informed they cannot be open when school starts late, gets out early, or is cancelled due to weather. The Dell Rapids Community Haven program operates under the auspice of the Dell Rapids School District, therefore, Haven must follow the same guidelines as all school employees. The change to policy will take effect immediately.

Here is the new policy:

HOURS OF OPERATION

Before School Program:
- Operates each day public school is in session starting at 6:45 am.
- If the Dell Rapids School District announces a “late start” on a particular day due to the weather or other emergency, the Before School Program will be closed.
After School Program:
- Operates each day public school is in session until 6:00 pm.
- The After School Program will be open on all public school scheduled early dismissal days beginning when school is dismissed until 6:00 pm. (The after school fee for early release day will be determined based on the number of hours of operation.).
- If the Dell Rapids School District announces “early dismissal” due to inclement weather, the After School Program will be closed.
The Haven Program will be closed on snow days.
Administration may close program for severe weather or other emergencies. Parents will be contacted to pick-up their child as soon as possible.

Kari Stroschein

September 9, 2014 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Kari M. Stroschein, 41, of Dell Rapids, SD, passed away on Tuesday, September 9, 2014 at her home surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with cancer. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 12, 2014 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Dell Rapids, SD. Visitation on Thursday, September 11, 2014 will be from noon-5:00 p.m. at Kahler Funeral Home and will resume at 6:00 p.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church. The Christian Wake Service will begin at 7:00 p.m. with a Rosary to follow. Condolences may be left at www.kahlerfh.com.

Kari Marie Duhaime was born on August 12, 1973, the daughter of Jerry and Sandy (Pace) Duhaime at Sioux City, IA. She grew up on a farm near Elk Point, SD and attended school in Elk Point. She graduated from Elk Point High School in 1991. After high school she attended SDSU in Brookings, SD where she earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Speech Communications in 1994. She then completed her Masters Degree in Speech Language and Pathology from USD in 1996. She married Chad Stroschein on April 20, 1996 at Elk Point, SD. The couple made their home in Atwood, KS, Green Bay, WI and Center Point, IA until settling in Dell Rapids, SD in 2003.

Kari worked as a Speech Language Pathologist for Select Hospital in Sioux Falls for the past several years.

Kari was very committed to her family, especially her children and all of their activities. You would see her many times at a rodeo cheerleading her children on. She was, is, and always will be their biggest fan. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Dell Rapids.

She is survived by her husband of 18 years, Chad Stroschein of Dell Rapids; her children, daughter, Hannah, sons, Drew and Chace all at home; her parents, Jerry and Sandy Duhaime of Elk Point; her brothers, Brent (Melanie) Duhaime of Frisco, TX, Reid (KrisAnne) Duhaime of North Liberty, IA and Ryan (Lynne) Duhaime of Dakota Dunes; her in-laws, Gregg and Gayle Stroschein of Elk Point; her brothers-in-law, Jason (Candace) Stroschein of Altoona, WI and Corey Stroschein of Worthing; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and her many friends.

A Memorial Fund has been established at First National Bank for the children’s college funds.

St Mary 1st, Dell Rapids 2nd at Cheer Competition

September 9, 2014 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The Dell Rapids St Mary Cardinals took first place in the small group cheer competition, while Dell Rapids finished second in the large group at the Dell Rapids Cheer and Dance Competition on Monday, September 8th, held at Dell Rapids High School.

Sioux Valley took first place in the large group division, and was named grand champion with a score of 145.5 Dell Rapids St Mary finished second behind Sioux Valley overall with a score of 140.

Dakota Valley was named grand champion of the dance competition with an average score of 159. Northwestern finished second with a score of 119.5.

Cheer
Grand Champion:

Sioux Valley – 145.5
Dell Rapids St. Mary’s – 140
Lake Preston/Arlington – 123.5
Dakota Valley – 119
Redfield-Doland – 117.5
Dell Rapids – 117
Platte-Geddes – 114
Northwestern – 113
Mount Vernon-Plankinton – 108
Bon Homme – 88

Stunting/Tumbling – Large Group:

Sioux Valley – 145.5
Dell Rapids – 117
Platte-Geddes – 114
Bon Homme – 88

Stunding/Tumbling – Small Group:

Dell Rapids St. Mary’s – 140
Lake Preston/Arlington – 123.5
Northwestern – 113
Mount Vernon-Plankinton – 108

Stunting/Non-Tumbling:

Dakota Valley – 119
Redfield-Doland – 117.5

Dance
Grand Champion:

Dakota Valley – 159
Northwestern – 119.5

Hip-Hop:

Northwestern – 117.5

Jazz:

Dakota Valley – 165
Northwestern – 115.5

Kick:

Dakota Valley – 155.5
Platte-Geddes – 130

Pom:

Dakota Valley – 159
Northwestern – 119.5

River Community Church

September 9, 2014 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Sherrie Meyer

September 8, 2014 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Sherrie (Hill) Meyer of Sioux Falls died peacefully on Sept. 7 after a swift battle with a rare blood disorder.

Born in 1945 in Willow Lake to Orville and Grace (Johnson) Hill, she married Ron Meyer in 1967. Sherrie earned her BS in Early Childhood Ed from SDSU and taught at the Flandreau Indian School. Later she established a preschool in Dell Rapids, and served numerous terms on the School Board.

After nearly twenty years, she retired and became the Barnes & Noble Story Lady. Children young and old recognized her wherever she went.

Above all, Sherrie believed in Jesus Christ as her Savior, and shared her faith with passion and joy. She was a member of Sioux Falls First Assembly of God, led prayer and Bible study groups, and prayed at Destiny’s free clinic.

She is survived by beloved husband Ron, daughters Amy (Eric) Schilder of Grafton, WI, Mindy (Jason) Morgan of Fayetteville, NC, grandsons Tristan and Duncan; sister Ramona (Arlan) Warwick of Watertown; and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Visitation with the family present will be from 5:00 to 7:00 pm Wednesday at Miller West Funeral Chapel, with a prayer service beginning at 7:00 pm. The funeral service will begin at 10:30 am Thursday at Crosswalk Community Church, 6101 S. Mogen Ave. Condolences may be left at www.millerfh.com.

The family requests that memorials be directed to Christian Center Elementary School in Sioux Falls or to the Watertown Christian School.

Cardinal Football Team Opens Season with Win

September 8, 2014 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Heinricy sack

The Dell Rapids St Mary Cardinal football team avenged last year’s loss to the Deubrook Dolphins with a 30-14 win in White on Friday, September 5th.

The Cardinals scored first in the opening quarter on a 1-yard touchdown run by Christian Schnieders. Two times in the first quarter the Dolphins were in a goal-to-go situation, but the Cardinal defense held strong forcing a turnover on downs and a fumble to keep Deubrook out of the endzone. St Mary held a 6-0 lead after the first quarter.

However, Deubrook scored first in the second quarter on a 47-yard touchdown pass. The two-point conversion was good, and the Dolphins had their only lead of the game at 8-6. St Mary regained the lead later in the second quarter for good on a Josh Brown touchdown run and took a 14-8 lead into halftime.

After a three and out opening drive by the Dolphins, the Cardinals partially blocked a punt to give themselves great field position for their next drive. St Mary pushed their lead to 22-8 after a 29-yard touchdown run by Brown, his second of the game.

Deubrook would not go away quietly as they scored on their first play in the fourth quarter on a 22-yard touchdown pass to cut the lead to 22-14. Brown would make sure the Cardinals would not lose as he found the endzone for the third time midway through the fourth quarter on a 46-yard touchdown run to seal the victory.

Dell Rapids St Mary finished the game with 267 rushing yards and 83 passing yards for a total of 350 yards of offense. Brown led the team with 16 carries for 153 yards and three touchdowns. Jacob Glazier had 10 carries for 63 yards, and Schnieders had eight carries for 34 yards and a touchdown. Wes Heinricy was 6-11 passing for 83 yards in the game. Noah Fiegen had three catches for 44 yards, Brown added two catches for 33 yards, and Garett Frost had a catch for six yards. Defensively for the Cardinals, Glazier had 7.5 tackles, one interception and one fumble recovery. Schnieders had 6.5 tackles. Heinricy finished with six tackles, two sacks, one forced fumble, and a fumble recovery, and Zach Geraets added five tackles and one sack.

The St Mary Cardinals are 1-0 on the season and will host Elkton-Lake Benton on Friday, September 12th in their first home game of the year.

Dell Rapids School Board Meeting: 9/8/14

September 8, 2014 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The Dell Rapids School Board will meet in regular session starting at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, September 8th, in the MS/HS DDN Room. Some of the items on the agenda include the consent agenda, Haven inclement weather procedures, attendance report, discussion on dual enrollment policy work, and other committee reports. The school board will also enter into an Executive Session during the meeting. The full agenda can be found by clicking here.

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