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Tea Boys Soccer celebrates standout season at 2025 awards banquet
The Tea Area High School boys soccer program honored its top athletes during the 2025 Awards Banquet held on Nov. 20. Varsity Award winners included: • Most Assists: Hudson Hadrick and Daylen McKnelly • Defensive Player of the Year: Gavin Reiners • Golden Glove: Brax Johnson • Golden Boot: Juv Banza The Titans were also well-represented in postseason accolades. Juv Banza and Gavin Reiners were selected to the All-Conference Team, reflecting their consistency and impact throug
11 hours ago


Babb signs with Augustana University after record-breaking career at Tea Area
Tea Area High School senior Jaycie Babb has officially signed to continue her cross country and track & field career at Augustana University. Babb is pictured above with her family. Babb prepares to leave Tea Area as one of the most decorated distance runners in school history. She was recently named to the SDTFCCA All-State Cross Country Team and earned NHSTFCCCA All-American honors for the second consecutive year—receiving both distinctions in back-to-back seasons. Her nam
6 days ago


Woodring signs with Augustana University, brings dominant wrestling career to Viking program
Tyler Woodring is pictured (center) with his High School coaches and parents. Tea Area High School senior Tyler Woodring made his college plans official Wednesday, Nov. 12, signing his letter of intent to wrestle for Augustana University. Woodring, one of South Dakota’s top lower-weight wrestlers, will join a strong incoming 2025–26 class announced by Augustana head wrestling coach Jason Reitmeier. Reitmeier shared high praise for the group of 10 athletes the program is addin
6 days ago


5th/6th graders win Flight IV Championship
The South Dakota Jr. Football 5th/6th Grade American Fence team capped off a hard-fought season with an impressive playoff run. After qualifying for the Flight IV bracket, the team battled through three consecutive wins to claim the Flight IV Championship. The team is pictured at right with their championship rings. Throughout the season, these young athletes showed steady improvement, and their hard work was evident when playoff time arrived. Their accomplishment is anoth
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Tea Area wins Middle School Fall Ball Division Championship
The Tea Area Middle School Team capped off a great season by winning their division in the Middle School Fall Ball end of season tournament. The team, which was composed of seventh and eighth graders, put together a fantastic season finishing 9-3. They went undefeated in the tournament, and were led with strong pitching, defense, and timely hitting to win their division. They faced teams throughout the eastern part of South Dakota, and finished with a 5-3 win over Yankton.
Nov 13


Titans face off in Pee Wee I Championship
South Dakota Jr. Football 3/4th grade Pee Wee I Championship game was the 116-Tea and 117-Cosand Construction Company. The two hometown teams played at Augustana University Football Field on Oct 25. Families and friends filled the stands cheering on their Titans. Both sides played their best and showed great teamwork. The 116- Tea finished the season strong, 9-0, winning the Championship.  Both teams celebrated how far they have come. It was a day full of smiles, sportsma
Nov 13
Titans fall to SF Washington: Prepare to face Pierre in playoffs
On Thursday, Oct. 23 the Tea Area High School football team traveled to Howard Wood for their final regular season game against Sioux Falls Washington. Washington struck first, scoring a 67 yard passing touchdown. The extra point was no good. They scored again before quarter’s end, this time on a 25 yard pass. The point after had Tea Area trailing 13-0 heading into the second quarter. In the second quarter, the Titans got the board as Daschle Lowery took the quarterback keepe
Oct 29


Two Titans medal at State Meet: Babb takes sixth, VanLaecken 16th
The Tea Area Titans concluded their 2025 campaign this Saturday at the AA State Cross Country Meet in Huron. A total of 262 athletes from 20 AA schools competed in the race, with each school fielding a team of up to seven runners. The Titans turned in outstanding efforts on the day. The Titan girls ran the second race of the day. Senior Jaycie Babb ended her Titan cross country career with her best finish yet at the State Meet, claiming sixth place (18:24.27). Freshman Jayna
Oct 29


Ackman, Olawsky earn All-State honors as Tea Area wraps up AA season at State
The 2025 SDHSAA Class AA State Cheer and Dance Competition was held on Saturday, Oct. 25, at the Civic Arena in Watertown, where teams from across South Dakota came together to close out the season with high-energy performances and spirited routines. Harrisburg claimed the state championship title in cheer, while Brandon Valley earned top honors in dance. Tea Area High School was among the schools competing in the Class AA division and delivered strong performances across the
Oct 29
Titans fall to Yankton, take on Washington in final regular season game
On Friday, Oct. 17, the Tea Area High School football team traveled to Yankton to take on the 6-2 Bucks. Yankton scored twice in the opening quarter — a 36-yard field goal and a 72-yard touchdown. The Bucks added another score in the second quarter after a Titan fumble was recovered for a Yankton touchdown, giving the Bucks a 17-0 lead at the half. In the third quarter, Yankton extended their lead with a two-yard touchdown run to make it 23-0. However, the Titans got on the b
Oct 22
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