Dell Rapids St. Mary: Hoops Review

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We are looking at the Cardinals from Dell Rapids St. Mary in this Season Review. DRSM is one of the top Class B basketball programs in South Dakota. The Cards have a storied program, a rich history, an impressive coach, and they have plenty of talent to back it up on the court!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>DRSM won 18 games this season, knocked off De Smet in the regular season, and they made it to the SoDak 16. The Cardinals will lose some talented players to graduation but bring back some dudes. PHD thinks Dell Rapids St. Mary will be one of the best in B next year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>See below for team stats, individual stats, player comments, and Q&amp;A with coach <em>Colby Fitzgerald</em>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1842251,"width":"290px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/03/SeaonReview-.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/03/SeaonReview-.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-1842251" style="width:290px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Team:</strong> Dell Rapids St. Mary</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Mascot: </strong>Cardinals</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Head Coach:</strong> <em>Colby Fitzgerald</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Class:</strong> B</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Region:</strong> 3</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Conference:</strong> Dakota Valley</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Record:</strong> 18-5</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2390567,"width":"340px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/03/dellrapidscards.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/03/dellrapidscards.jpg?w=967" alt="" class="wp-image-2390567" style="width:340px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Team Stats</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>PPG:</strong> 63 <strong>OPPG:</strong> 53 <strong>FG%: </strong>44.9 <strong>eFG%:</strong> 51.6 <strong>FGM:</strong> 542 <strong>2FG%:</strong> 51.7 <strong>3FG%:</strong> 34.3 <strong>3FGM:</strong>160</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>FT%:</strong> 66.6 <strong>FTM:</strong> 205 <strong>PPP:</strong> 1.06 <strong>RPG:</strong> 30 <strong>ORPG:</strong> 9.3 <strong>APG:</strong> 13.4 <strong>Charges Taken:</strong> 5</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Player Stats</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1559131' first='Trimmier' last='Hanson'] (2026) |5'10 G|</strong> - GP: 23, PPG: 8.5, RPG: 2.6, APG: 3.2 FG%: 38.5</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1506292' first='Trevon' last='Beckman'] (2025) |6'1 G|</strong> - GP: 23, PPG: 19.5, RPG: 6.6, APG: 4.4 FG%: 48.9</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Lucas Flemmer (2024) |6'1 F|</strong> - GP: 23, PPG: 2.2, RPG: 2.5, APG: 1.2, FG%: 30.2</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1263161' first='Maverick' last='LeBrun'] (2025) |6'4 G/F|</strong> - GP: 23, PPG: 17.1, RPG: 8 rpg, 2 apg, FG%: 50.7</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1266273' first='Nic' last='Gaspar'] (2024) |6'3 F|</strong> - GP: 22 PPG: 12.4, RPG: 5.1, APG: 1.7 FG%: 48.5</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1642569' first='Lincoln' last='LeBrun'] (2026) |5'10 G| </strong>- GP: 21, PPG: 1.3, RPG: .7, APG: .4, FG%: 26.9</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Camden Gilbert (2024) |5'11 G|</strong> - GP: 20, PPG: 1.2 RPG: .6 APG: .3 FG%: 34.8</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Owen Vargas (2024) |6'0 G|</strong> - GP: 14 PPG: 1.4, RPG: .9 rpg, APG: .1 FG%: 28</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2390568,"width":"242px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/03/dellrapidstmaryCardinal-Basketball-.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/03/dellrapidstmaryCardinal-Basketball-.png?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2390568" style="width:242px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Player Comments</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1506292' first='Trevon' last='Beckman'] - </strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Named Dakota Valley Conference MVP</span>, averaged 19.5 ppg, 6.9 rpg, 3.2 apg, 3.4 spg. Being named MVP in the DVC is an amazing accomplishment when you realize that De Smet (2nd Place at State) and Castlewood (3rd Place at State) are in the conference and are loaded with talent. That is a testament to how good Beckman really is!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1263161' first='Maverick' last='LeBrun'] - </strong>2nd Team All-DVC, averaged 17.1 ppg, 8 rpg, 2 apg, 2 bpg. Took a huge step forward this season with his individual growth as a player/development. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1266273' first='Nic' last='Gaspar'] - </strong>1st Team All-DVC, avveraged 12.4 ppg 5.1 rpg </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1559131' first='Trimmier' last='Hanson'] - </strong>Honorable Mention All-DVC, averaged 8.5 ppg 2.6 rpg 3.2 apg</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Q&amp;A with Coach <em>Fitzgerald</em></span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: How would you sum up the season for your squad?</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Finished 18-5, until our loss in the SoDak16 we were on an 8-game win streak. 14th time in school history qualifying for the Region/SoDak16 game.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: Do you have any fun memories you want to share with us from the season?</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Obviously, our ultimate goal was to make the State B tournament in Aberdeen which we fell short of but we were proud of the accomplishments we achieved. We finished 9-1 and a 2nd place finish for the second year in a row in the Dakota Valley Conference. We were also the team to break De Smet's 62-game win streak vs. Class B opponents. We have much respect for their program and what they have accomplished over the last 6 seasons and to beat them was a step in the right direction for our program.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: How did your team overcome adversity?</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>We felt we had a strong returning core leading into the 23-24 season and tried to schedule a tougher schedule for the season to help prepare us for postseason play. We played against 6 teams that played in the Class A or Class B State Tournaments. Our coaching staff felt that this ultimately helped us grow individually and as a team throughout the year. Hopefully, those experiences will boost us into the offseason and benefit us next year.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: What are a few things your team improved on throughout the season?</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Being able to be consistent from game to game was one of the main focal points we stressed throughout the season. Treating each game the same and trying to not get too high or too low is something we continue to teach in our program. We have a great group of young men that are fun to be around which makes our job as coaches enjoyable.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: Who are some role players that stood out to you?</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Seniors - <strong>Lucas Flemmer</strong>, <strong>Owen Vargas</strong>, &amp; <strong>Camden Gilbert</strong> were in and out of the starting lineups throughout the season or asked to play various roles. Each one of them attacked their duties as best as we could ask them to do. Obviously not being in the starting lineup as consistent or playing as much as they would have liked, you never saw them approach a day any different than another. They were great role models to the younger players in the program.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: Can you talk about your seniors? </span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Seniors - Outside of the seniors I listed above, [player_tooltip player_id='1266273' first='Nic' last='Gaspar'] will undoubtedly be missed next year for what he accomplished over his 4 years at SM. He was a 4yr Varsity Letter winner. He helped propel the Cardinals to the State Tournament as a Freshman and was a 3yr starter his Soph, Jr, &amp; Sr. year. He was a 2nd team All-DVC selection his Soph year and a 1st team All-DVC section his Jr &amp; Sr year. He finished just shy of 1,000 points finishing his career with 948 career points.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: Who are some up-and-comers to look out for in the future? </span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Sophomores - [player_tooltip player_id='1642569' first='Lincoln' last='LeBrun'], [player_tooltip player_id='1545639' first='Walker' last='Warwick'] &amp; Fresh [player_tooltip player_id='2390625' first='Jaxon' last='Baumberger'] will be looked upon to take big steps in roles as we head into the offseason. They played major roles on the JV level with hopes of translating that to the varsity level.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: Who was your best defensive player?</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>[player_tooltip player_id='1266273' first='Nic' last='Gaspar'] was our athletic wing who had the ability to guard 1-5. He will be greatly missed next year. [player_tooltip player_id='1263161' first='Maverick' last='LeBrun'] led our team in Rebounding (8 rpg) and Blocks (2 bpg) and really has grown into his role over the last season.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: Any last comments/thoughts on the season?</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Finishing 18-5 and losing in the SoDak16 is a great accomplishment for our group. We will have 3 returning starters back and 3 of the top 4 returning scorers. The coaching staff is excited to continue to see the growth of each individual over the offseason with hopes to be competitive again come the 24-25 basketball season. #GoCardinals</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2390566,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/03/DRSMteampic-crop-2127x1397-1711503828.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/03/DRSMteampic-crop-2127x1397-1711503828.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-2390566" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: DRSM Hoops</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->