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Quarrier Girls Fall Just Short to Elk Point-Jefferson

January 26, 2020 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Seeking their first win of the season, the Dell Rapids Quarrier girls basketball team fell just short of the win to the Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies on Saturday, January 25th. The Huskies overcame an early deficit to win a close battle 42-35.

The Quarriers got out to a 7-1 lead just minutes into the game. The Huskies scored the next eight points and took a 9-7 lead with 1:00 to go in the first quarter, and they led by that same score at the quarter break. Elk Point-Jefferson scored the first five points of the second quarter for a 13-0 run. Dell Rapids finally broke the streak on an Aspen Hansen layup with 6:15 to play in the half to cut the lead to 14-9. The Quarriers tied the game at 19-19 with 2:15 to play after a three-point shot by Maggie Schmidt. The first half ended with a 5-0 Husky run for a 24-19 lead.

The two teams traded baskets throughout much of the third quarter with Elk Point-Jefferson maintaining a three-to-five point advantage. Dell Rapids was able to get the lead down to a point at 32-31, but the Huskies led 33-31 heading into the final quarter. Elk Point-Jefferson scored the four points of the fourth quarter to extend their lead to 37-31, but the Quarriers responded with a 4-0 run of their own to cut the lead down to 37-35 with 4:07 to play in the game. Unfortunately for Dell Rapids, that was as close as they would get as the Huskies held the Quarriers scoreless the last half of the fourth quarter for the win.

Hansen led the Quarriers with 11 points in the game. Zoey Hilmoe finished with eight points, and Alli De Stigter added six points.

Dell Rapids (0-10) will host the Vermillion Tanagers in a girls and boys double-header on Thursday, January 30th. The games can be seen on Big Sioux Media.

Cardinals Finish 4th at DVC as Heinitz Hits Milestone

January 26, 2020 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The Dell Rapids St Mary Cardinal girls basketball team finished fourth at the Dakota Valley Conference tournament after falling to the Arlington Cardinals 48-31 at Colman-Egan High School on Saturday, January 25th. During the course of the game, Ella Heinitz surpassed the 1,000-point mark for her high school career.

The teams traded baskets and the lead in the first four minutes of the game. Leading 8-7 with three minutes left in the quarter, Arlington scored the final four points for a 12-7 lead heading into the second quarter. The defenses played tough in the second quarter and limited the scoring through the first five and a half minutes of the quarter. Arlington led 20-14 at the 2:30 mark of the half. Arlington was able to extend their lead to 24-14 at halftime.

Arlington opened up the second half on a 9-4 run to extend their lead to 33-18 with 3:30 to play in the third quarter. With St Mary trailing 33-19, Ella Heinitz got a defensive rebound, sprinted down the court and knocked down a jumper just inside the free-throw line at the 2:31 mark of the third quarter to hit the 1,000-point milestone for her career. Unfortunately for St Mary, Arlington pushed the lead even higher to 38-21 by the end of the quarter. Both teams scored 10 points each in the final quarter.

St Mary (6-7) will travel to Baltic to play the Bulldogs on Monday, January 27th. The game can be seen on Big Sioux Media.

Sioux Valley Runs Past Quarrier Girls

January 24, 2020 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

A quick, trapping defense led to multiple fast break points for the Sioux Valley Cossacks as they defeated the Dell Rapids Quarriers 67-34 on Friday, January 24th at Dell Rapids High School.

The Cossacks used their half-court trapping defense to grow a nine point lead after the first quarter of play. Sioux Valley extended that lead to 28-11 at halftime. The lead continued to grow in the second half for the Cossacks as the three-point shots fell for Sioux Valley, a total of 12 made in the game. Sioux Valley outscored Dell Rapids 39-23 in the second half.

Zoey Hilmoe had a team-high 13 points for Dell Rapids. Aspen Hansen finished with 11 points. Alli De Stigter and Maggie Schmidt both had three points each. The Cossacks were led by Miakken Vincent with 23 points and Reagan Johnson with 16 points.

Dell Rapids (0-9) will travel to Elk Point to take on the Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies in a double-header with the boys.

Cardinal Girls to Play for 3rd Place at DVC

January 24, 2020 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The Dell Rapids St Mary Cardinal girls will end up playing in the 3rd/4th place game at the Dakota Valley Conference Tournament after falling to the Colman-Egan Hawks in the semifinals on Friday, January 24th. The Cardinals lost to the Hawks 54-32 at Estelline High School.

The Colman-Egan defense played strong through all game long as they did not allow more than 10 points in any given quarter. After a tough runner that banked in for Ella Heinitz cut the Colman-Egan lead to three points at 9-6 with 3:35 to play in the first quarter, the Hawks went on a 10-0 run and never looked back. They continued to push their their lead to 32-13 by halftime. Colman-Egan then outscored St Mary 22-19 in the second half for the win.

St Mary finished game shooting just 28% (11-40) from the field and just 17% (2-12) from three-point area. The Hawks were 51% (23-45) from the field and 50% (7-14) from three-point area.

Courtney Brown led the way for St Mary with 11 points. Ella Griffin had five points and three rebounds. Karlie Klein also had five points and three rebounds. Ella Heintiz finished with four points and three steals in the game. Sydney Klein added four points and two steals. Mackenzie Hemmer had 13 points, and Braiden Westley had 11 points for the Hawks.

St Mary (6-6) will play the Arlington Cardinals at 4:00 p.m. in the final game of the DVC Tournament in Colman. The game can be seen on Big Sioux Media.

Quarrier Defense Stifles Madison

January 24, 2020 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Photo taken and used with permission by Tammy Chamley, Dells City Journal

Behind a very strong defensive performance, the Dell Rapids Quarrier boys got back into the win column with a 66-48 victory over the Madison Bulldogs on Thursday, January 23rd. The Quarriers held Madison to their second-lowest point total to date in the game.

Both teams held each other to single digits in the opening quarter. The game was tied 9-9 after the first quarter. Madison took a one point lead at 13-12 with 6:00 to go in the half. The Quarriers went on a 15-7 run over the final six minutes for a 27-20 halftime lead.

The Dell Rapids defense locked down Madison in third quarter. The Quarriers outscored the Bulldogs 20-10 in the quarter to push their lead to 47-30 heading into the final quarter. The lead grew to as much as 21 points for the Quarriers in the fourth quarter as they cruised through the final minutes of the game for the win.

The Quarriers finished the game shooting 43% (22-51) from the field, 53% (10-19) from three-point area, and 86% (12-14) from the free-throw line. They had a total of 28 team rebounds, 15 team assists, and 10 turnovers.

Four players finished in double figures. Colin Rentz finished with 17 points, five rebounds, and three steals. Logan Ellingson had 15 points and nine rebounds. Connor Rentz tallied 14 points and three assists. Drew Van Regenmorter finished with 10 points, six rebounds, and five assists.

Dell Rapids (5-2) will travel to Elk Point to take on the Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies on Saturday, January 25th.

Cardinal Boys Headed to DVC Championship

January 24, 2020 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

For the first time since 2006, the Dell Rapids St Mary Cardinal boys basketball team will be playing in the Dakota Valley Conference tournament championship game. The Cardinals earned the spot with a 70-55 win over the Colman-Egan Hawks in the semifinals on Thursday, January 23rd.

Colman-Egan held an early 6-2 lead in the first four minutes of a defensive-laden first quarter. Neither offense could get into much of a rhythm early in the game. The Cardinals then went on an 8-0 run to take a 10-6 lead with 2:30 to go in the quarter. The Hawks responded with a 6-0 run over the next minute to regain the lead at 12-10, but it was St Mary that held the lead at 16-14 after the first quarter of play. After the two teams traded three-point baskets to start the second quarter, the Cardinals went on a 5-0 run to extend their lead to 24-17. Colman-Egan made another run at St Mary tying the game at 25-25 with 2:10 to go in the first half. The Cardinals closed out the half with an 8-3 run to lead 33-28 at halftime.

The Hawks pulled within four points at 40-36 with 4:00 to go in the third quarter, but that was as close as St Mary would let them get. The Cardinals pushed their lead to as many as 13 points and led 55-45 at the end of the third quarter. Colman-Egan got the lead into the single digits a few times in the fourth quarter, but the Cardinals never let the Hawks get any closer than within the four points from the third quarter. St Mary responded each time to push the lead back into double digits for the win.

St Mary finished the game shooting 44% (24-55) from the field, 42% (10-24) from three-point area, and 71% (12-17) from the free-throw line. They had a total of 23 team rebounds, 12 assists, nine steals, and only eight turnovers. Colman-Egan finished the game shooting 42% (18-43) from the field, but just 12% (2-17) from three-point area. The Hawks had 25 team rebounds and turn the ball over 12 times.

Three players finished in double figures for St Mary. Connor Libis had 34 points, three rebounds, and three assists. Max Herber added 12 points and two rebounds. Sam Palmer finished with 11 points and two steals. Weston Geraets had a team-highs in rebounds with nine, assists with four, and steals with three. Dalton Voelker led Colman-Egan with 21 points, 15 rebounds, and four assists. Nate Tolley added 11 points and six rebounds.

The Cardinals (8-2) will play the Arlington Cardinals for the DVC championship on Saturday, January 25th at 6:30 p.m. in Colman. The game can be seen on Big Sioux Media.

Quarrier Girls Suffer Loss to West Central

January 22, 2020 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Photo taken and used with permission by Tammy Chamley, Dells City Journal

The Dell Rapids Quarrier girls basketball team has played a very tough schedule in the first half of the year, and it did not get any easier on Tuesday, January 21st. The Quarriers’ opponents through the first eight games of the year are a combined 58-16, and five of them currently are ranked or have votes to be ranked in the latest media polls. That trend continued when the Quarriers traveled to Hartford to take on the West Central Trojans. The Trojans defeated Dell Rapids 54-19.

West Central came out with strong defensive pressure on the Quarriers which resulted in the Trojans getting out to a 12-0 to start the game. The Trojans led 17-3 at the end of the first quarter. The lead grew to 32-7 at halftime. The Trojans then outscored Dell Rapids 22-12 in the second half for the win.

Three players scored in the game for Dell Rapids. Zoey Hilmoe finished with 10 points. Alli De Stigter had five points, and Aspen Hansen ended with four points in the game.

Dell Rapids (0-8) will host the Sioux Valley Cossacks on Friday, January 24th. The game can be seen on Big Sioux Media.

Cardinal Girls Rally for DVC Tourney Win

January 22, 2020 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Missing some key players from the lineup, the Dell Rapids St Mary Cardinal girls basketball team rallied in the fourth quarter for a 47-38 win over the Estelline/Hendricks Redhawks in the opening round of the Dakota Valley Conference Tournament in Estelline on Tuesday, January 21st.

The Redhawks opened the game on a 6-0 run. St Mary responded with a 9-2 run for a 9-8 lead with 2:45 to play in the opening quarter. It was the Redhawks, though, that held a 17-14 lead at the end of the quarter. The second quarter was close throughout. Estelline/Hendricks held a one-point lead at 26-25 at halftime.

The two teams traded leads and were tied multiple times throughout the third quarter. The game was tied 34-34 heading into the fourth quarter. St Mary held the Redhawks scoreless for almost six minutes in the fourth quarter while building a nine-point lead at 43-34. After Estelline/Hendricks pulled within five points at 43-38, the Cardinals closed out the game on a 4-0 run for the win.

Ella Heinitz had a double-double with 19 points and 10 rebounds. Elle Griffin had eight points and nine rebounds. Addy Gilbert also had eight points with four rebounds. Brianna Griffin finished with six points. Kylie Beare led Estelline/Hendricks with 17 points and eight rebounds.

St Mary (6-5) will play Colman-Egan in the semifinals on Friday, January 24th at 7:30 p.m. at Estelline High School.

Quarrier Wrestling Wins Two at Elk Point

January 21, 2020 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The Dell Rapids Quarrier wrestling team picked up two more dual wins at Elk Point-Jefferson High School on Tuesday, January 21st. Dell Rapids defeated Dakota Valley 72-6 and then also beat Elk Point-Jefferson 54-30.

Dell Rapids (7-4) will participate in a triangular with Garretson and Sioux Falls O’Gorman at O’Gorman High School in Sioux Falls on Thursday, January 23rd.

Dell Rapids 72, Dakota Valley 6

106: John Mortrude (DERA) over (DAVA) (For.)
113: Andrew Weiland (DERA) over Jackson Boonstra (DAVA) (Fall 5:21)
120: Carson Roach (DERA) over (DAVA) (For.) 126: Jacob Vogel (DERA) over (DAVA) (For.)
132: Hunter Nelson (DERA) over (DAVA) (For.)
138: Trevon Cross (DERA) over (DAVA) (For.)
145: Zach McKee (DERA) over Zach Rosenkrans (DAVA) (Fall 2:30)
152: Gage Carr (DERA) over (DAVA) (For.)
160: Brayden Gee (DERA) over (DAVA) (For.)
170: Josh Deknikker (DERA) over Charlie D`Auguste (DAVA) (Fall 1:44)
182: Sam Cavigielli (DERA) over (DAVA) (For.)
195: Double Forfeit
220: Alex Reinhardt (DAVA) over (DERA) (For.)
285: Kyle Cavigielli (DERA) over (DAVA) (For.)

Dell Rapids 54, Elk Point-Jefferson 30

106: Mason Stubbe (DERA) over Keaton Gale (EPJ) (Fall 1:27)
113: Andrew Weiland (DERA) over Hayes Johnson (EPJ) (Fall 0:51)
120: Carson Roach (DERA) over (EPJ) (For.)
126: Jacob Vogel (DERA) over Lucas Hueser (EPJ) (Fall 3:37)
132: Ben Swatek (EPJ) over Hunter Nelson (DERA) (Fall 5:51)
138: Trevon Cross (DERA) over Joseph Weis (EPJ) (Fall 1:18)
145: Zach McKee (DERA) over Skyler Swatek (EPJ) (Fall 0:56)
152: Brody Weavill (EPJ) over Gage Carr (DERA) (Fall 5:19)
160: Weston Mason (DERA) over (EPJ) (For.)
170: Brayden Gee (DERA) over Gavin Jacobs (EPJ) (Fall 1:45)
182: Hunter Sharkey (EPJ) over (DERA) (For.)
195: Sam Cavigielli (DERA) over Ty Trometer (EPJ) (Fall 0:49)
220: Matthew Smith (EPJ) over (DERA) (For.)
285: Drake Peed (EPJ) over Kyle Cavigielli (DERA) (Fall 0:52)

Cardinal Boys Hold Lead for Win at DVC

January 21, 2020 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The Dell Rapids St Mary Cardinals were able to maintain their lead throughout the game for a 60-47 opening round win over the Oldham-Ramona/Rutland Raiders in the Dakota Valley Conference Tournament in Colman on Monday, January 20th.

The Cardinals and Raiders were tied at 7-7 in the first quarter, but St Mary closed out the quarter on a 7-2 run for a 14-9 lead. The Raiders tied the game again at 14-14 early in the second quarter. St Mary responded with another run and took a 32-22 halftime lead.

The Cardinals scored the first five points of the third quarter for a 15-point lead at 37-22. St Mary had a double-digit lead throughout most of the second half. The Raiders cut the lead to nine points at 48-39 early in the fourth quarter, but that was as close as they would get.

Connor Libis had a game-high 31 points. Sam Palmer and Max Herber both finished with seven points. Weston Geraets added six points. Oldham-Ramona/Rutland was led by Brandon Trygstand with 16 points.

St Mary (7-2) will play Colman-Egan in the semifinals on Thursday, January 23rd in Colman at 7:30 p.m. The game can be seen on Big Sioux Media.

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