Sports

Optimism surrounds Baltic softball team

The Baltic Bulldog softball team heads into their 2025 season with many strong returning players. Coach Van Wyhe has high expectations with this team of motivated players. The next action for the Bulldogs is Friday, April 7, at Mount Vernon/Plankinton....

St. Mary golf team returns strong team in 2025

The St. Mary girls golf team returns Allie Hansen who tied for 24th at the state tournament last year. Pictured (left to right) is Maddison Bacon, Izzy McNaughton, Sophie McNaughton, Carley Roiger and Allie Hansen (Not Pictured Brianna Weiland). (Photo/Submitted) The...

Cardinal track full of excitement in 2025

The St. Mary boys track will be led by two upperclassmen this year, Jake Kopsas and Lincoln LeBrun. The St. Mary girls track team will look to the leadership of several seniors: Madala hanson, Addison Libis, Brianna Griffin, Maddyn LeBrun and Megan Geraets....

Good experience returns for Quarrier girls track

The Dell Rapids Quarrier girls track team will return good experience this year while being led by seniors Clara Justice and Elly Olson. The Quarriers will sprint into their 2025 season on Monday, April 7, at the SDSU Indoor Track Meet in Brookings. (Photo/Submitted)...

Dell Rapids softball returns talented group

The Dell Rapids Quarriers took third place in the 2024 South Dakota Class A Softball Tournament and head into the 2025 season with new head coach Meghan Daffern. The Quarriers will look for their six seniors to lead the way them this year: Addison Van’t Hof, Elly...

Quarrier boys track team has big shoes to fill in 2025

Matt Larson | Big Sioux Media Dell Rapids Quarrier boys head coach, Eric Koithan, said this year’s team has big shoes to fill. Last year the Quarriers boys took first in the 4×100 and 4×200 meter relays. They also finished fourth in the 4×400 meter relay, and Mason...

St. Mary boys take third at State B

Cardinal Logan Bauer goes to add two during their opening games of the 2025 South Dakota Class B State Basketball Tournament. The Cardinals defeated the Aberdeen Christian Knights by a score of 66-45. (Photo/Jean Vargas) The St. Mary boys basketball team had fans of...

Stepping up to the mound at SMSU

Quarrier senior Tad Tjaden (center) is pictured with his dad, Shannon (left), and mom, Tammy (right), during his signing. Tjaden will attend SMSU next fall to continue his baseball career while he studies business. (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor Next fall,...

Cardinal girls take fourth place at State B Tournament

Matt Larson | Big Sioux Media The St. Mary Cardinals faced off against the Centerville Tornadoes in the 3rd/4th place game at the 2025 South Dakota State B Girls Basketball Tournament in Huron on Saturday, March 15. Despite a strong effort, the Cardinals fell short,...

Carr tackles his way to Gustavus Adolphus College

Sara Stadem | Editor Quarrier senior Quinn Carr has committed to continuing his football career next fall at Gustavus Adolphus College while continuing his education.Carr’s football career began back in the second grade. As Carr’s career advanced, he moved down to...