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Quarrier Wrestling Notches Two Wins at Home Meet

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The Dell Rapids Quarrier wrestling team continued it’s strong start to the 2019-2020 season with two wins at home in a Dak12 Conference meet.  This was the last home meet on the year for Dell Rapids, and the lone senior, Gage Carr, was recognized during the night.

Dell Rapids defeated Tea Area 42-38 and also defeated Lennox 52-30.  Andrew Weiland, Jacob Vogel, Trevon Cross, Zach McKee, Carr, and Brayden Gee all earned two victories on the night.

The Quarriers will be in Madison on Saturday, December 21st for the Madison Invite Tournament.

Dell Rapids 42, Tea Area 38

  • 106:  Quincy Hulverson (Tea) over Forfeit
  • 113:  Wyatt Stuntebeck (Tea) over Mason Stubbe (DR) (Dec 6-2)
  • 120:  Connor Eimers (Tea) over Carson Roach (DR) (TF 15-0, 2:54)
  • 126:  Andrew Weiland (DR) over Hunter Wilson (Tea) (Fall 0:54)
  • 132:  Jacob Vogel (DR) over Jonah Hunter (Tea) (Fall 0:27)
  • 138:  Trevon Cross (DR) over Carson Lohr (Tea) (Fall 1:31)
  • 145:  Zach McKee (DR) over Gavin Van Emmerik (Tea) (Fall 0:19)
  • 152:  Gage Carr (DR) over Preston Eimers (Tea) (Fall 1:43)
  • 160:  Brayden Gee (DR) over T.J. Krietlow (Tea) (Fall 1:21)
  • 170:  Riley Schnider (Tea) over Josh Deknikker (DR) (Fall 1:13)
  • 182:  Nick Dunkelberger (Tea) over Forfeit
  • 195:  Matthew Schwebach (Tea) over Forfeit
  • 220:  JT Panning (Tea) over Sam Cavigielli (DR) (Fall 1:14)
  • 285:  Kyle Cavigielli (DR) over Griffen Schnider (Tea) (Fall 2:35)

Dell Rapids 52, Lennox 30

  • 106:  Mason Stubbe (DR) over Forfeit
  • 113:  John Mortrude (DR) over Forfeit
  • 120:  Andrew Weiland (DR) over Sam Haar (Len) (MD 13-1)
  • 126:  Jacob Vogel (DR) over Sawyer Bowers (Len) (Fall 0:36)
  • 132:  Riley Williams (Len) over Connor Swaney (DR) (Fall 0:46)
  • 138:  Trevon Cross (DR) over Jaxson Benning (Len) (Fall 0:44)
  • 145:  Zach McKee (DR) over Landon Slack (Len) (Fall 0:23)
  • 152:  Gage Carr (DR) over Ryan Smidt (Len) (Fall 1:21)
  • 160:  Weston Mason (DR) over Forfeit
  • 170:  Brayden Gee (DR) over Dawson Anderson (Len) (Fall 0:21)
  • 182:  Colin Wednt (Len) over Forfeit
  • 195:  Ben Zarr (Len) over Sam Cavigielli (DR) (Fall 1:09)
  • 220:  Jase Langbehn (Len) over Forfeit
  • 285:  Hayden Herlyn (Len) over Kyle Cavigielli (DR) (Fall 0:35)

Quarrier Girls Fall to Chargers in Opener

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

The Dell Rapids Quarrier girls basketball team finally got their season started on Tuesday, December 17th as they traveled to Sioux Falls to play the Sioux Falls Christian Chargers.  The Chargers came away with a close 42-36 victory over the Quarriers.

The first quarter was a defensive battle with the Chargers holding an 8-1 lead by the end.  The Quarriers found their offense in the second quarter, scoring 17 points, and tied the game at halftime at 18-18.  Sioux Falls Christian was able to get some separation in third quarter as they held a 32-24 lead heading into the final quarter.  Dell Rapids pulled within three points at 33-30 with 5:44 to play, but that was as close as the Quarriers could get.  The Chargers ended the game on a 9-6 run to hang on for the win.

Aspen Hansen led the Quarriers with 13 points.  Zoey Hilmoe had five points.  Becky Dorn, Madysen VanOverbeke, and Haileigh Barnhart all had four points each.  Alli De Stigter finished with three points, Jayme Schmidt had two points, and Liz Price added a free throw.

Dell Rapids (0-1) will host the Tea Area Titans in a double-header with the boys on Friday, December 20th.  The game can be seen on Big Sioux Media.

Quarrier Boys Fight Way to Victory over Baltic

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

The Dell Rapids Quarrier boys basketball team fought their way to a 55-35 road win over the Baltic Bulldogs on Monday, December 16th.  The win was the second win on the road for Dell Rapids to start the season.

Neither team was able to get into much of an offensive groove in the first quarter.  The two teams combined for a total of 17 points with Dell Rapids taking a 10-7 lead into the second quarter.  The Quarriers got the offense going in the second quarter while holding Baltic to just seven points again for a 28-14 lead at halftime.

Baltic was able to cut into the Dell Rapids lead in the third quarter and got within single digits at 34-25 with about two minutes to play in the quarter.  Dell Rapids ended the quarter on a 7-3 run to push the lead to 41-28 heading into the final quarter.  The Quarrier defense held Baltic scoreless until the halfway mark of the fourth quarter and held the Bulldogs to just seven points in the quarter to take the victory.

Three players finished in double figures for the Quarriers.  Colin Rentz had 16 points, five steals, four assists, and four rebounds.  Logan Ellingson had 12 points and 10 rebounds.  Drew Van Regenmorter also had 12 points and 10 rebounds.  Ramsey Heinecke had seven points and eight rebounds.  Baltic was led by Zach Polzin with 14 points and seven rebounds and Alex Haagenson with eight points.

Dell Rapids (2-0) will have their first home game on Friday, December 20th.  The Quarriers will host the Tea Area Titans in a double-header with the girls, and both games can be seen on Big Sioux Media.

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Quarrier Wrestling Team Finishes 4th in Watertown

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The Dell Rapids Quarrier wrestling team finished fourth at the Watertown Tournament on Saturday, December 14th out of eight total teams.

The Quarriers placed second in their pool with a 2-1 record.  Dell Rapids had victories over Sioux Falls O’Gorman and Tea Area, but lost to Vermillion.  Finishing second in the pool placed them into the 3rd place match of the tournament.  Dell Rapids fell to Canby, MN in that match to finish fourth in the tournament.

Dell Rapids will host their only home Dak12 meet of the year on Tuesday, December 17th.  The match will be streamed on Big Sioux Media.

Tea Area defeated Dell Rapids 43-36

  • 106 – Quincy Hulverson (Tea Area) over Mason Stubbe (Dell Rapids) Maj 14-2
  • 113 – Wyatt Stuntebeck (Tea Area) over Andrew Weiland (Dell Rapids) Dec 11-4
  • 120 – Connor Eimers (Tea Area) over Carson Roach (Dell Rapids) Fall 3:05
  • 126 – Jacob Vogel (Dell Rapids) over Hunter Wilson (Tea Area) Fall 1:03
  • 132 – Carter Cross (Dell Rapids) over Jonah Hunter (Tea Area) Fall 0:34
  • 138 – Zach McKee (Dell Rapids) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf
  • 145 – Trevon Cross (Dell Rapids) over Carson Lohr (Tea Area) Fall 1:48
  • 152 – Gage Carr (Dell Rapids) over Gavin Van Emmerik (Tea Area) Fall 1:03
  • 160 – Brayden Gee (Dell Rapids) over Preston Eimers (Tea Area) Fall 1:49
  • 170 – T.J. Krietlow (Tea Area) over Josh Deknikker (Dell Rapids) Fall 3:33
  • 182 – Isaac Johnson (Tea Area) over Sam Cavigielli (Dell Rapids) Fall 3:31
  • 195 – Matthew Schwebach (Tea Area) over Mitchell Klinkenborg (Dell Rapids) Fall 2:38
  • 220 – JT Panning (Tea Area) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf
  • 285 – Jacob Bender (Tea Area) over Kyle Cavigielli (Dell Rapids) Fall 2:31

Dell Rapids defeated Sioux Falls O`Gorman 42-40

  • 106 – Mason Stubbe (Dell Rapids) over Keenan Sheridan (Sioux Falls O`Gorman) Fall 3:29
  • 113 – Andrew Weiland (Dell Rapids) over Holden Hight (Sioux Falls O`Gorman) Fall 3:16
  • 120 – Carson Roach (Dell Rapids) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf
  • 126 – Carson Holt (Sioux Falls O`Gorman) over Carter Cross (Dell Rapids) Fall 5:19
  • 132 – Jacob Vogel (Dell Rapids) over Josh Brunz (Sioux Falls O`Gorman) Fall 4:40
  • 138 – Beau Beavers (Sioux Falls O`Gorman) over Zach McKee (Dell Rapids) Maj 16-8
  • 145 – Aaron Ideker (Sioux Falls O`Gorman) over Trevon Cross (Dell Rapids) Fall 5:14
  • 152 – Gage Carr (Dell Rapids) over Jeff Fiegen (Sioux Falls O`Gorman) Fall 0:43
  • 160 – Brayden Gee (Dell Rapids) over Jordan Dahl (Sioux Falls O`Gorman) Fall 3:31
  • 170 – Josh Deknikker (Dell Rapids) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf
  • 182 – Will Wiesensee (Sioux Falls O`Gorman) over Sam Cavigielli (Dell Rapids) Fall 3:44
  • 195 – Sam Loecker (Sioux Falls O`Gorman) over Mitchell Klinkenborg (Dell Rapids) Fall 2:43
  • 220 – Lucas Berthelsen (Sioux Falls O`Gorman) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf
  • 285 – Matt Peters (Sioux Falls O`Gorman) over Kyle Cavigielli (Dell Rapids) Fall 0:43

Dell Rapids defeated Vermillion 42-32

  • 106 – Mason Stubbe (Dell Rapids) over Hayden Schroeder (Vermillion) Dec 6-0
  • 113 – Andrew Weiland (Dell Rapids) over Connor Peterson (Vermillion) Fall 5:06
  • 120 – Nick Roob (Vermillion) over Carson Roach (Dell Rapids) Maj 13-2
  • 126 – Carter Cross (Dell Rapids) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf
  • 132 – Jacob Vogel (Dell Rapids) over Rollie French (Vermillion) Fall 0:26
  • 138 – Zach McKee (Dell Rapids) over Caleb Emerson (Vermillion) Fall 0:59
  • 145 – Lucus Anglin (Vermillion) over Weston Mason (Dell Rapids) Fall 1:13
  • 152 – Trevon Cross (Dell Rapids) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf
  • 160 – Gage Carr (Dell Rapids) over Tyson Hage (Vermillion) Dec 4-2
  • 170 – Jack Kratz (Vermillion) over Brayden Gee (Dell Rapids) Maj 15-7
  • 182 – John LaCogata (Vermillion) over Sam Cavigielli (Dell Rapids) Fall 2:27
  • 195 – Mitchell Klinkenborg (Dell Rapids) over Andonn Person (Vermillion) Fall 1:55
  • 220 – Kobe Culver (Vermillion) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf
  • 285 – Zach Brady (Vermillion) over Kyle Cavigielli (Dell Rapids) Fall 0:34

Canby defeated Dell Rapids 46-23

  • 106 – Mason Stubbe (Dell Rapids) over Nick Wagner (Canby) TF 16-0
  • 113 – Lane Fink (Canby) over Andrew Weiland (Dell Rapids) Dec 7-4
  • 120 – Lincoln Fink (Canby) over Carson Roach (Dell Rapids) Maj 12-2
  • 126 – Jacob Vogel (Dell Rapids) over Jake Wagner (Canby) Dec 7-2
  • 132 – Brayden Gravdal (Canby) over Carter Cross (Dell Rapids) Fall 1:01
  • 138 – Zach McKee (Dell Rapids) over Tanner Drietz (Canby) Dec 7-0
  • 145 – Parker Viessman (Canby) over Trevon Cross (Dell Rapids) Fall 5:12
  • 152 – Gage Carr (Dell Rapids) over Coltyn Drietz (Canby) Fall 5:26
  • 160 – Brayden Gee (Dell Rapids) over Hunter Cleveland (Canby) Fall 0:39
  • 170 – Alex Full (Canby) over Josh Deknikker (Dell Rapids) Fall 0:51
  • 182 – Kalib Greenman (Canby) over Sam Cavigielli (Dell Rapids) Fall 0:25
  • 195 – Josh Steffen (Canby) over Mitchell Klinkenborg (Dell Rapids) Dec 6-2
  • 220 – shane Noyes (Canby) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf
  • 285 – Denver Noyes (Canby) over Kyle Cavigielli (Dell Rapids) Fall 0:22

Balanced Attack Paves Way for Quarrier Boys Win

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A 7-0 run to start the game and five different players scoring in double figures resulted in a 84-59 win for the Dell Rapids Quarriers over the West Central Trojans on Friday, December 13th.

Dell Rapids never trailed in the game after starting on a 7-0 run.  The Quarriers led 20-11 after the first quarter, and then extended that lead to 21 points by halftime at 49-28.  The Trojans cut into the Dell Rapids just a little by the end of the third quarter.  Dell Rapids led 66-49 at the end of the quarter.  The Quarriers then outscored West Central 18-10 in the final quarter.

All five starters for Dell Rapids finished the game in double figures.  Colin Rentz had 17 points, six assists, four rebounds, and three steals.  Logan Ellingson had 16 points.  Connor Rentz had 15 points and three assists.  Ramsey Heinecke had 12 points.  Drew VanRegenmorter finished with 10 points, six rebounds, and five assists.

Dell Rapids (1-0) will travel to Baltic to play the Bulldogs on Monday, December 16th.  The game can be seen on Big Sioux Media.

Eight Quarrier Wrestlers Place at Top of the Rock Tourney

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The Dell Rapids Quarrier wrestling team kicked off their 2019-2020 season with their “Top of the Rock” tournament at Dell Rapids High School on Saturday, December 7th.

Eight wrestlers placed for the Quarriers, including three champions.  Mason Stubbe, Jacob Vogel, and Zach McKee all won their respective weight classes.  Andrew Weiland and Brayden Gee both had a second place finish.  John Mortrude, Gage Carr, and Mitchell Klinkenborg all had fourth place finishes.

Dell Rapids finished fifth as a team with a total of 140.5 points.  Canton won the team title with 229.5 points.  Parker finished second with 176.0 points, and McCook Central/Montrose was third with 163.5 points.

The Quarriers will be at the Watertown Tournament on Saturday, December 14th.

Complete Dell Rapids Results

  • 106:  Mason Stubbe (3-0) – 1st place
  • 106:  John Mortrude (4-2) – 4th place
  • 113:  Andrew Weiland (1-1) – 2nd place
  • 126:  Jacob Vogel (3-0) – 1st place
  • 138:  Zach McKee (3-0) – 1st place
  • 145:  Hunter Nelson (0-2)
  • 145:  Weston Mason (1-2)
  • 145:  Trevon Cross (3-2)
  • 152:  Gage Carr (3-2) – 4th place
  • 160:  Brayden Gee (2-1) – 2nd place
  • 170:  Josh Deknikker (0-2)
  • 195:  Sam Cavigielli (0-2)
  • 195:  Mitchell Klinkenborg (2-2) – 4th place
  • 285:  Kyle Cavigielli (0-2)

2019 Fall Sports Awards

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Several Cardinal and Quarrier student athletes received recognition for their seasons during the 2019 fall sports season.

Eli Longville, Weston Geraets, Logan Wolles, and Connor Libis were Dakota Valley Conference All-Conference selections for the football season.  Payton Park was an honorable mention selection.  Longville was named Co-MVP for the conference this season.  Head coach of the St Mary Cardinals Ross Flemmer was named the 2019 DVC Coach of the Year.  Longville and Libis were also honorable mentions for the Argus Leader Elite 45 team.

Courtney Brown was a DVC All-Conference selection in volleyball this year.  Ella Heinitz was an honorable mention.

Paige Bunkers, Maggie Klein, and Brown were 2019 South Dakota All-State Cheer team selections.

For the Dell Rapids Quarriers, Logan Ellingson, Brayden Gee, Mason Goeken, Coby Maeschen, Noah Randall, Colin Rentz, Cody Schultz, Drew VanRegenmorter, and Tyler Wood were 2019 Dak-12 Conference All-Conference selections.  Carter Rentz and Landon Ruesink were honorable mentions.  Ellingson was also named to the Argus Leader Elite 45 team.  Maeschen was an honorable mention for the Elite 45 team.

Gabi Rus was a 3rd Team Dak-12 Conference selection in volleyball.  Mallory Haak was an honorable mention.

Hannah Heiberger, Olivia Godwin, and Katelyn North were 2019 South Dakota All-State Cheer team selections.

Quarrier Volleyball Season Comes to End in Regions

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The Dell Rapids Quarrier volleyball team had their season come to an end on Tuesday, November 5th in Baltic.  The Quarriers traveled to Baltic to play the Bulldogs in the opening round of the Region 3A tournament.  Baltic won the match by set scores of 25-11, 21-25, 25-18, and 25-20.

Baltic took an early lead in the first set and continued to rally for the 25-11 win.  Dell Rapids was able to bounce back in the second set, leading most of the way, to even the match at one set apiece.  The Bulldogs again took an early lead in the third set.  The Quarriers rallied, but Baltic was ultimately able to pull away for the win.  In the fourth set, Dell Rapids held a 13-9 lead, but the Bulldogs scored 10 straight points for a 19-13 lead.  The Quarriers tried to rebound, but the lead was too big, and Baltic won the fourth set and the match.

Mackenzie Grisham led Dell Rapids with nine kills in the match.  Maddie Kringen finished with eight kills, and Dezi Rus had five kills.  D. Rus led the team with four ace serves.  Kringen had a team-high 10 blocks.  Mallor Haak added six blocks.  Four players finished in double figures in digs.  D. Rus had 20 digs, Gabi Rus had 18, Grisham finished with 16, and Emma Moslkness had 11 digs.  Haak also had 24 set assists.

Dell Rapids finished their season with a 4-25 record.

Late Field Goal Ends Quarrier Season

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

A West Central field goal in the final seconds gave the Trojans a 16-13 win over the Dell Rapids Quarriers in the quarterfinal round of the 11A playoffs on Thursday, October 31st at Dell Rapids High School.

The Quarriers scored first with 7:57 to go in the first quarter.  Austin Henry connected with Logan Ellingson on a 57-yard touchdown pass.  The extra point was blocked, and Dell Rapids led 6-0.  West Central tied the game with :59 to go in the quarter on a seven yard run by Justin Zirpel.  Braden Dierickx kicked the extra point to give the Trojans a 7-6 lead.

West Central extended their lead after a two-yard touchdown run by Zirpel with 2:23 to play in the second quarter.  The extra point was no good, and the Trojans lead 13-6.  Dell Rapids marched down the field in the final minutes of the half, and Logan Stone scored on a six-yard run with 1:02 to play in the half.  Victor Knuppe mad the extra point to tie the game 13-13 heading into halftime.

The second half was a defensive battle.  Neither team really threatened to score in the third quarter.  The Quarrier offense got deep into West Central territory, but was held on fourth down for a turnover on downs with 7:01 to play in the game.  The Trojan offense could not take advantage, and they had to punt the ball back to Dell Rapids.  Again, the Quarriers drove the ball to the Trojan 25-yard line only to be stopped on fourth down, this time with 2:05 to play in the game.  West Central was able to drive the ball down to the Dell Rapids 14-yard line with :05.5 seconds to play.  Derek Eidsness lined up for a 30-yard field goal attempt and put the ball through the uprights with :01.7 to go in the game.  Dell Rapids had one last play after the kickoff to try to put a score on the board, but the pass attempt fell incomplete for the Trojan win.

Dell Rapids finished with 260 yards of total offense, 179 passing yards and 81 rushing yards.  West Central had 288 yards of total offense, 26 passing yards and 262 rushing yards.  Dell Rapids was 4-12 on third down and 0-2 on fourth down and also had two turnovers.

Henry finished the game 11-23 passing for 179 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions.  Avery Boechler had four catches for 70 yards.  Ellingson had two catches for 64 yards and a touchdown.  Tyler Wood had two catches for 17 yards.  Coby Maeschen had one catch for 12 yards.  Stone had 13 carries for 51 yards and a touchdown.  Maeschen had four carries for 10 yards, and Carter Rentz had three carries for 10 yards.

Maeschen finished with 13 tackles in the game.  Brayden Gee had 11 tackles.  Cody Schutlz tallied 10 tackles, and Logan Ruesink and Connor Rentz had nine tackles each.

Dell Rapids has their season come to an end with an overall record of 9-1.

Quarrier Volleyball Finishes Regular Season with Back-to-Back Matches

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The Dell Rapids Quarrier volleyball team finished their 2019 regular season with back-to-back matches on Monday, October 28th and Tuesday, October 29th. 

Dell Rapids hosted the Beresford Watchdogs on Monday in the final home match of the season.  Beresford won the match in straight sets by scores of 25-13, 25-19, and 25-21.  The Quarriers celebrated Senior Night before the match.

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

Emma VanRegenmorter finished the match with eight kills.  Dezi Rus had four kills, while Maddie Kringen, Gabi Rus, and Mackenzie Grisham all had three kills each.  VanRegenmorter also finished with four blocks.  Four players had double-figure digs.  Mallory Haak had 16 digs, G. Rus had 14, Grisham had 13, and D. Rus had 12 digs.  Haak also had 20 set assists.

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

The Quarriers then had to travel to Elkton to play the Elkton-Lake Benton Elks on Tuesday.  The Elks took the match in four sets by scores of 25-11, 20-25, 25-21, and 25-15.

VanRegenmorter led the team again with 10 kills.  D. Rus had eight kills, and Grisham had five kills.  Once again four players had double-figure digs.  G. Rus finished with 23.  Haak had 19 digs, and D. Rus and Grisham both had 16 digs.  Haak tallied 26 set assists.  Grisham also had four ace serves in the match.

Dell Rapids finishes their regular season with a 4-24 record.  The Quarriers will play the opening round of the Region 3A tournament on Tuesday, November 5th in Baltic against the Bulldogs.

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