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Titans drop road contest to Brandon Valley
The Tea Area High School softball team battled throughout but ultimately fell 10-5 on the road to Brandon Valley on Thursday, April 16. Tea Area threatened early in the top of the first inning, as Abby Boom drew a walk and Brynn Kline followed with another free pass. The Titans looked poised to strike when Allie Wallum delivered a deep fly ball for a double, but Brandon Valley’s defense cut down the runner at the plate to end the inning and keep the game scoreless. Brandon Va
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Titans drop doubleheader to Watertown
The Tea Area High School baseball team faced a tough test Thursday, April 16, falling in both games of a doubleheader against Watertown. The Titans dropped the opener 10-0 before coming up short in a more competitive 6-4 loss in game two. In the first game, Tea Area struggled to generate offense against Watertown’s pitcher, managing just one hit in the contest. Avery Hangman recorded the Titans’ lone hit with a single in the second inning, but Tea Area was unable to advance h
4 days ago
Titans claim multiple titles at SF Metro Quad; perform strong at Corn Palace Relays
The Tea Area track and field teams turned in a strong showing at the SF Metro Quad held Tuesday, April 14, highlighted by multiple first- and second-place finishes and a long list of top-eight performances. Leading the way for the Titans were several event champions. Sophomore Jayna VanLaecken captured the girls 300-meter hurdles title in 48.08, while Logan Castle soared to a first-place finish in the girls high jump, clearing 4-10. Kelsey Kramer took seventh for the Titans
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Titan baseball team drops pair to Pierre in doubleheader
The Tea Area High School baseball team opened its doubleheader against T.F. Riggs High School on Sunday, March 29, falling 16-3 in the first game and 10-4 in the second. In the opener, Tea Area matched Pierre early before the Governors broke the game open late. Pierre struck first in the third inning, capitalizing on walks, bunts and Tea Area miscues to build a 3-0 advantage. Tea responded in the bottom of the fourth when Landyn Johnson singled, Nate Hall reached on a bunt si
Apr 9


Titans post strong finishes at Underwood Invite in Brookings
The Tea Area High School track and field team turned in several standout performances Monday, April 6, at the Scott Underwood Invite held at South Dakota State University. Leading the girls was Sydney Stahlecker, who captured first place in the 400-meter dash with a meet-record time of 57.11 seconds. Also competing in the event was Evie DeGeest who finished eighth with a time of 1:03.38. Tea Area also received strong distance performances from Jaycie Babb, who placed third in
Apr 9
Tea Area girls golf returns experienced core, youthful depth for 2026 season
The Tea Area High School girls golf team will open its 2026 season April 16 at Spring Creek Golf Course, with the Titans looking to build on a successful first season in Class AA under third-year head coach Nick Berg. Berg said last season gave the program confidence competing at a higher classification level. “We had a successful first year competing in the AA class of girls golf,” Berg said. “We had multiple girls that competed for placing at numerous events.” The Titans al
Apr 2
Titans return veteran talent, set high goals for 2026 track season
The Tea Area High School track and field teams enter the 2026 season with momentum, returning a large group of experienced athletes and building on lessons learned during their first full year competing in Class AA. The Titans opened the season March 27 at an indoor meet hosted by Mount Marty University and will compete April 6 at the South Dakota State University Indoor Meet in Brookings before traveling April 7 to Lincoln High School. Tea Area’s first home meet is scheduled
Apr 2


Tea Area softball looks to build on growth entering 2026 season
The Tea Area High School softball team is preparing to open the 2026 season with a focus on continued growth, experience and depth as the Titans return much of last year’s roster under fourth-year head coach Emmie Uitts. Tea Area opened it’s season on Monday, March 30 in a 5-2 victory over Sioux Falls Lincoln. Weather permitting, the Titans will host its first home game April 2 against Sioux Falls Jefferson High School. The Titans are also scheduled to host Roosevelt High Sc
Apr 2
Titan baseball to open season this Sunday
The Tea Area High School baseball team enters the 2026 season looking to continue building momentum as the Titans work toward making it to the State Tournament under head coach Rob Schramm. Now entering his third season leading the varsity program, Schramm said the team has focused on strengthening its foundation and taking steps forward during the offseason. “We are on the right track of setting our foundation for growing our program,” Schramm said. “During the offseason wor
Mar 26


Titans cap historic first Class AA State run with seventh-place finish: Gavin Shawd earns All-Tournament honors after leading all scorers
The Tea Area High School boys’ basketball team added another milestone to program history on Thursday, March 19, making its first-ever appearance at the South Dakota High School Boys Basketball State Tournament Class AA State Tournament. While the Titans were newcomers to the Class AA stage, the program entered the tournament with plenty of state experience, having previously qualified for the Class A State Tournament five times and bringing home two state championships, alon
Mar 26
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