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Quarrier Volleyball 2021 Season Starts with Road Loss

August 25, 2021 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Photo taken and used with permission by Zoey Hilmoe

The Dell Rapids Quarrier volleyball team started their 2021 season on the road in Elkton on Tuesday, August 24th. The Quarriers are coming off a 5-13 record in 2020 that also saw the team lose two weeks of matches due to Covid.

Head coach Erica Fersdahl said, “I think we played our best volleyball at the end of the season (last year), which is always our goal, and we took Baltic to five sets in the region quarterfinals. Afterwards they went on to beat Garretson in the semfinals and lose in the SoDak 16, so I think that is a testament to our growth as a team for the year. We are looking to build on that potential for this year and play competitively in the Dak XII as well as look to get better every practice and game in hopes of a post-season run in November.”

Coach Fersdahl mentioned the team will look to senior Mackenzie Garry, junior Emma VanRegenmorter, and freshman Sophi Randall along with other seniors Riley Hill and Brooklyn Spoonemore to lead the Quarriers.

The Quarriers first match of the year was against the Elkton-Lake Benton Elks. The Elks were able to build a four-point lead early in the first set at 10-6. Dell Rapids then got on a roll. They eventually tied the set and continued the momentum to an 18-13 lead. The Elks responded and tied the set at 20-20. They then finished the set on a 5-1 run to win 25-21.

Dell Rapids built a slim lead and maintained it early in the second set. They led 7-5 and 9-8 before Elkton-Lake Benton went on an 8-0 run to take the lead 16-9. Dell Rapids got within four points at 23-19, but the Elks finished the set for the win 25-19. The third set remained close through the first half as Dell Rapids held an 11-10 lead. The Elks then took the lead and were ahead 16-15 before going on a 9-3 run to close out the set, 25-18, and win the match.

Madelynn Henry had nine kills, six digs, and an ace serve. Garry finished with seven kills, two digs, two blocks, and an ace serve. Randall added five kills, four digs, three blocks and 12 set assists. Riley Hill had 10 set assists, nine digs, four blocks, and an ace serve. VanRegenmorter had three kills and four blocks. Kylee Fiddelke finished with four kills, four digs, four blocks, and three ace serves. Lexi Ingalls added five digs and four set assists.

Dell Rapids (0-1) will host West Central on Thursday, August 26th. The match can be seen on Big Sioux Media.

Clarice Tebbe

August 24, 2021 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Clarice (Splonskowski) Tebbe, 86, of Colton, SD died on August 23, 2021 at Bethel Nursing Home in Madison SD. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 am on Saturday, August 28 at St. Joseph the Workman Catholic Church at Huntimer. Visitation will be from 5-7 pm on Friday, August 27 at Kahler-Brende Funeral Home in Dell Rapids, with a Christian Wake Service at 5:00 pm. www.kahlerfh.com

She was born on a farm in Marion, SD on October 5, 1934 to Charles and Marcella Splonskowski. She was the youngest of 8 children. She attended country school through 8th grade. On the way home she would take off her shoes and walk barefoot, often losing a sock. She graduated from Marion High School in 1952. After high school she took the train to Long Island, NY, where she lived with her older brother and wife. Eighteen months later she moved back to Sioux Falls and lived with several girlfriends. She met Merlin Tebbe at the Arkota ballroom in Feb 1955, where they learned they had the same birthday. Merlin and Clarice were married on November 22, 1955. They farmed in Colton their entire married lives, while raising 9 children. In 1969 they lost baby Kenneth at three weeks of age. Clarice volunteered at Sanford Hospital for 21 years in the pediatrics unit, comforting babies and children, which she loved doing. Merlin and Clarice enjoyed dancing at the Moose Lodge and took many bus trips with their friends. She liked gardening and canning, genealogy, playing cards, golf and dominoes. She sewed many of her children’s clothes and made baby quilts for her grandchildren when they were born. She exercised by walking at least 4 miles five days a week for years. She was happiest surrounded by her kids and grandkids.

Grateful for having shared her life is her husband, Merlin Tebbe; her children Dorene Wernke (Alan), Dean Tebbe, Wayne Tebbe, Charlene Francis (Drew), Larry Tebbe (Ruth), Lisa Drugan (Eric), Amy Tebbe, Jana Schmitz (Rick) and a sister, Mary Ground. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren and 1 great-grandson.

Memorials may be sent to the Alzheimer’s Association or the American Cancer Society.

West Central Wins Dell Rapids Boys Golf Invite

August 23, 2021 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The West Central Trojan boys golf team took the team title at the Dell Rapids Invite at Rocky Run Golf Course on Monday, August 23rd. The Trojans finished with a team score of 318. Tea finished second with a team score of 321.

West Central had five players finish in the top 20 on the day. Cole Miles finished tied for third with a round of 77. Anthony Lanham was tied for sixth with a round of 79. Peyton Bettcher tied for 10th place with an 80. Trey Even tied for 15th with a round of 82. Kamden Zomer finished inside the top 20 tying for 18th with a round of 83. Connor Eisenbeisz had a round of 91.

The Trojans will play in the Canton Triangular at Hiawatha Golf Club on Thursday, August 26th.

Mustang Boys Golf 13th at Dells Invite

August 23, 2021 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The Tri-Valley Mustang boys golf team traveled to Dell Rapids for the Dells Invite on Monday, August 23rd. The Mustangs finished with a team score of 375.

Josh Leiseth had the low round for the Mustangs with a 91. Cole Focken had a round of 93. Mayson Rise had a 95. Riley Carlson had a round of 96. Carson Sanders finished with a 100, and Lance DeWitt had a 102 on the day.

Tri-Valley will be at the Charger Invite at Spring Creek Golf Course on Tuesday, August 31st.

Quarrier Boys Golf Hosts Dells Invite

August 23, 2021 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The Dell Rapids Quarrier boys golf team hosted the Dell Rapids Invite at Rocky Run Golf Course on Monday, August 23rd. It was the fourth tournament for the Quarriers already in the 2021 season.

Dell Rapids finished 16th as a team with a total score of 433. Carter Traill finished with a 101 on the day. Oscar Anderson had a 105. Nick Snyder fired a round of 111. Tyler Tjaden finished with 116. Ryder VanZee had a 125, and Gage Schultz had a 127.

The Quarriers will play in the Charger Invite at Spring Creek Golf Course on Tuesday, August 31st. The JV team will get to play in a tournament at Central Valley Golf Course on Tuesday, August 24th.

Dell Rapids Softball Wins Two on Opening Day

August 23, 2021 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The Dell Rapids club softball team opened the season with two games at Sherman Park in Sioux Falls on Sunday, August 22nd. Dell Rapids won the their first game of the day against Vermillion and then defeated Pierre.

Dell Rapids scored in every inning in their 10-6 win over Vermillion. Vermillion scored two times in the top of the first, but Dell Rapids answered with two of their own. Dell Rapids took the lead in the bottom of the second inning with a run, but Vermillion tied the game in the top of the third. Dell Rapids got another run in the bottom of the third for a 4-3 lead. Vermillion again tied the game with a run in the top of the fourth inning, but Dell Rapids took the lead for good with three runs in the bottom of the fourth. Vermillion scored two in the top of the fifth, and Dell Rapids added three more in the bottom of the fifth for the win.

Rileigh Foster had two hits, including a triple, and an RBI. Lexi Ingalls had two hits, one a double, and two RBIs. Claire Wynja had a triple and an RBI. Haileigh Barnhart had a hit, and Kenzie Garry had an RBI. Kya Alderson pitched five innings allowing six runs, three earned, on four hits with three walks and two strikeouts.

Later in the day, Dell Rapids cruised to a big win over Pierre. After a scoreless first inning, Dell Rapids scored two runs in the bottom of the second inning. Those were the only two runs they would need as Pierre was held to just three hits and one run in the third inning. Dell Rapids added six runs in the third inning, and five more in the fourth.

Katie Scherff had three hits, including a home run, and four RBIs. Kylie Lebahn had two hits and three RBIs. Wynja added two hits and two RBIs. Alderson had two hits, one a double. Ingalls also had two hits. Barnhart had a double and three RBIs. Foster had a hit and an RBI, and Garry also had a hit. Katie Kvigne pitched four innings allowing one earned run on three hits with one walk and three strikeouts.

Cardinals Fall in 2021 Football Season Opener

August 22, 2021 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Photo taken and used with permission by Tammy Chamley

The Dell Rapids St Mary Cardinals started their 2021 football season at home on Friday, August 23rd. The Cardinals hosted the Gayville-Volin Raiders, and it was the Raiders who went home victorious, 42-8.

The Cardinals looked to get the momentum very early in the game. Gabriel Lamb dropped Nate Quatier for a loss on the first play of the game, and then CJ Smith intercepted Quatier’s pass on the next play. St Mary had the ball two plays after the opening kickoff. The momentum would be short lived however. The Raiders forced and recovered a fumble three plays later.

Kyle Hirsch scored with 7:37 in the first quarter for the Raiders. They converted the two-point conversion for an 8-0 lead. St Mary had to punt on their second drive. The Raiders then marched down the field on their next possession. Hirisch had a 22-yard touchdown run with 4:06 left in the first quarter. Anther two-point conversion pushed the lead to 16-0.

St Mary continued to struggle a bit offensively in their next drive. The Raiders forced and recovered another fumble late in the quarter. The Cardinal defense was able to hold Gayville-Volin to a punt, but the punt returned was fumbled by St Mary and recovered by the Raiders. The Raiders turned that into points after a one-yard touchdown run by Quatier. Another two-point conversion made the score 24-0.

The Raiders stopped a Cardinal drive that was moving in a positive direction for St Mary. This time the drive stopped on an interception that was returned 48 yards for a touchdown by Ben Rumsey with 9:19 to play in the first half. Gayville-Volin got another interception later in the second quarter, this time by Hirsch. They turned that into more points, scoring with 1:05 to play in the second quarter, and the Raiders led 36-0 at halftime.

St Mary took the kickoff to start the second half. The Cardinals looked to be headed towards a score late in the third quarter, but the Raiders got their third interception of the game. Rumsey intercepted a pass in the endzone and ran it back all the way for a Raider touchdown with 4:31 to play in the third quarter to make the score 42-0. St Mary was able to find the endzone with 7:37 left in the game. Smith connected with Camden Gilbert on a 23-yard touchdown pass. Smith then completed a pass to Lucas Flemmer for the two point conversion.

The Raiders finished with 201 yards of offense, 104 passing yards and 97 rushing yards. The Cardinals finished with 189 yards of offense, 107 rushing yards and 82 passing yards, but turned the ball over six times.

Ty Brown had 11 carries for 66 yards. Gabriel Lindeman had three carries for 20 yards. Smith finished the game 5-12 passing for 82 yards and three interceptions. Gilbert had two catches for 32 yards and a touchdown. Tate Bunkers had a catch for 34 yards, and Brown had a catch for 10 yards.

Noah Olund led the defense with eight tackles. Brown finished with five tackles. Nic Gaspar had 4.5 tackles, and Bunkers and Kyle Bares both had four tackles each. Smith also had an interception.

The Cardinals (0-1) will travel to play the Alcester-Hudson Cubs on Friday, August 27th.

	1	2	3	4	*Final*
Gayville-Volin	16	20	6	0	42
Dell Rapids St Mary	0	0	0	8	8

Trojan Soccer Team Remains Unbeaten

August 21, 2021 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The West Central Trojan girls soccer team remained unbeaten after wins on back-to-back days.

The Trojans defeated the Vermillion Tanagers in Vermillion on Thursday, August 19th. West Central scored two goals in the first half with Vermillion getting one goal for a 2-1 halftime score. The Trojans added two more in the second half for a 4-1 win.

West Central then had their first home match of the season on Friday, August 20th against Watertown. Three goals combined were scored, and all of them in the first half. West Central scored two times while Watertown got one. The Trojan defense held tough in the second half for the 2-1 win.

The Trojans will head west for two matches over the weekend. They will play Belle Fourche on Friday, August 27th and then St Thomas More on Saturday, August 28th.

DRHS School Announcements

August 21, 2021 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Dell Rapids High School Announcements:

Tuesday, May 24th
• Lunch: Bosco Sticks and Steak Fries

To all drivers: Staff parking is for staff only! We have made great efforts to add parking spots in the school’s parking lots. Please use them! Residents that live on North View Drive do not receive their mail because cars continue to park in front of their mailboxes. Please, if any other parking spots are available, do not park on the side streets near the school. Also, students who drive to school and park in the north parking lot, please be careful while entering the parking lot. Be aware of others. If you have any questions, please contact Eve in the office
Attention Juniors: It is time to sign up for Senior Banners. Use the following link to sign up for a time slot on either June 12^th or June 13^thin the middle school commons. https://www.imfotos.com/booking/quarriers_athletic_banner_photos/
Attention Driver Education students: the first day of Driver Education class will be Thursday, June 2 beginning at 8:00am sharp. Please enter through the south middle school doors and meet in the MS Commons to start the day. You will need something to write with and your username and password to log in to a chrome book.
The Sioux Falls Canaries will be having Ag Night on Friday, June 3. There will be a live concert, along with Ag Businesses with booths/tables to talk to people about careers in agriculture. If there are 10 or more people in the group, the seats will all be together and the FFA groups will be recognized. Fireworks will take place after the game. Talk to Mr. Wolff on how to get your tickets.
The 17^th Annual South Dakota Soil Days will be held near Murdo on June 14 & 15. FFA members interested in soils, this would be a great opportunity to learn more about the importance of soil. Talk to Mr. Wolff for more details. Registration is due May 27!
South Dakota FFA will be hosting leadership retreats with one from June 21-25 at Swan Lake near Viborg and one July 5-8 at Storm Mountain near Rapid City. Registration is due June 1 so talk to Mr. Wolff if you are interested in attending.
Haven has a full time position available. This person needs to be 18 years of age or older and should contact drcommunityhaven@gmail.com or call 605-366-8612 for more information.
If you are interested in joining the Quarrier Cross Country team, there will be a short meeting in Coach Koithan’s room this Friday, May 20 right after school to discuss summer training.
Any students interested in dual credit courses for the fall (online dual credit, ENGL-101 with Ms. Vogel, HIST-151 with Mr. Fersdahl) need to see Mrs. Ruesink to get registered for these courses.
If your child has medication stored in the nurse’s office, please pick it up before May 24^th. Any medications not picked up by May 24^th will be sent home with the student on the last day of school.
Attention Athletes: Dell Rapids Booster Club is offering an Athletic Camp Scholarship for athletes who will be entering grades 9-12 and participating in a school sport next year. Forms are available in the high school/middle school office and need to be returned to the office by June 1^st – no late forms accepted. Students are eligible for one scholarship per student, per school year
All Books Are Due in the Media Center
The Roast Bean Coffee Cart will be open every Tuesday and Friday morning from 8:00-8:30am. Warm up with our new winter features, Peppermint Hot Chocolate and Peppermint Mocha. Be on the lookout for our new gift card and punch card options coming soon!
Summer dual credit registration is open. See Mr. Bunkers or Mrs. Ruesink for more information.
SENIORS: Please stop by the high school office to order and pay for graduation flowers. The cost for each rose will be $5 each. The deadline for this May 2^nd.
Dell Rapids Baseball Association is looking for umpires for the summer baseball season for the 12U and 10U age groups. Games are mostly on Monday and Wednesday evenings. The season will begin on May 9th and end on June 28th. Umpires must be at least 13-years-old as of January 1st, 2022. Payment is $30.00/game for home plate, $20.00/game for bases. If you are interested in being an umpire, please sign up using the DRBA umpire Sign-up link at dellrapidsbaseball.com.
LG Everist is hiring for summer help. Applicants must be 18 years old to apply. Please see Mr. Bunkers or Mrs. Ruesink for more information.
The city of Dell Rapids is now hiring the following seasonal positions. Application are available at City Hall, on the city’s website at www.cityofdellrapids.com in the high school office or call 428-3595 for more information.
- Swimming pool manager
- Swimming pool assistant manager
- Lifeguards (must acquire certification)
- Swimming pool admissions clerks
- Public Works Laborers (must be at least 18)
- Rubble Site Monitor
If you are interested in working with the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks and you are 17 years of age by the start of employment, you can apply online at www.bhr.sdgov/workforus or complete a paper application found in the high school office or contact Luke Dreckman at 605-594-3824 or luke.dreckman@state.sd.us with any questions.
Centrol Crop Consulting based out of Marshall MN is extremely interested in hiring students that are interested in Ag and/or looking for a summer job working outdoors in an independent work atmosphere. Centrol is a crop consulting company whose sole purpose is to maximize grower profitability while working closely with farmers and giving unbiased recommendations for the grower’s benefit. We are seeking to fill several positions for the spring/summer of 2022. Positions are available in many different areas in MN and SD. You must be 18 years or older and have a valid driver’s license. We have information packets available to send by email to share with students and staff. You can find us on the web at www.centrolcrop.com or check us out on FB at www.facebook.com/CentrolCropConsulting. Please email frontdesk@centrol.com with any questions and to obtain more information.
QUARRIERS: See you at a game
- COVID INFO: The 2021-22 activity year will begin with the following COVID mitigation:
  - Attendance will not be limited but fans are asked to be socially responsible in their contact and spacing with others at all times
  - Masks will be recommended at indoor events
  - Anyone experiencing symptoms/not feeling well should not attend
- Activity schedule for 5/23 – 6/8
  - Monday, May 23
    - GLF – HS / DAK XII Conference Meet / @ Tea’s Bakker Crossing GC / 9:00
  - Tuesday, May 24
    - LAST DAY OF CLASSES – 1:00 Dismissal
  - Wednesday, May 25
    - INSERVICE
  - Thursday, May 26
    - GLF – HS / Region Tournament / @ Madison CC / 10:00
    - TR – HS / Meet / @ Sioux Falls Howard Wood Stadium / 12:30 start
  - Friday, May 27
    - TR – HS / State Meet / @ Sioux Falls Howard Wood Stadium / 9:00 start
  - Saturday, May 28
    - TR – HS / State Meet / @ Sioux Falls Howard Wood Stadium / 9:30 start
  - Sunday, May 29
    - open
  - Monday, Jun 6
    - GLF – HS / State Tournament / @ Tea’s Bakker Crossing / 8:30 start
  - Tuesday, Jun 7
    - GLF – HS / State Tournament / @ Tea’s Bakker Crossing / 8:30 start
Tips of the Week:
- Fist day of school for the 2022/2023 school year is August 25^th.

Dell Rapids MIDDLE SCHOOL Announcements

August 21, 2021 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Dell Rapids Middle School Announcements:

Tuesday, May 24th
• Lunch today will be choices of: Bosco Sticks or Steak Fries

Attention Driver Education students: the first day of Driver Education class will be Thursday, June 2 beginning at 8:00am sharp. Please enter through the south middle school doors and meet in the MS Commons to start the day. You will need something to write with and your username and password to log in to a chrome book.
Attention Athletes: Dell Rapids Booster Club is offering an Athletic Camp Scholarship for athletes who will be entering grades 9-12 and participating in a school sport next year. Forms are available in the middle school office and need to be returned to the office by June 1^st – no late forms accepted. Students are eligible for one scholarship per student, per school year.
ATTENTION STUDENTS: All books are due in media center before checkout TODAY.
Attention 6^th and 7^th Grade Students: If you are interested in playing 7^th or 8^th grade football next year, please sign-up using the Google Form in your FUSE Google Classroom.
If you did not pick up a Cross Country summer informational sheet, please stop by Mr. Koithan’s classroom today.
Message from Mr. Ruesink: Phones are to be OUT OF SIGHT and left in your lockers when you arrive to school. Book bags and jackets should also be left in your locker.

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