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Titans open up season with success on the mat
Tea Area High School wrestling got underway on Friday, Dec. 5 when the Titans played host to Chamberlain and Mitchell. The Titan boys defeated Chamberlain 55-18 and Mitchell 54-29. Complete results are as follows:Â Tea Area vs. Chamberlain 106: Braylon Hoyer (TEAR) over (CHAM) (For.) 113: Brady Voelker (TEAR) over (CHAM) (For.) 120: Kade Eimers (TEAR) over (CHAM) (For.) 126: Aaron Halbur (TEAR) over Colton Bairey (CHAM) (Fall 1:36) 132: Slater Wilson (TEAR) over Brody Neilan
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Titans aim to turn speed into success this season
The Tea Area High School girls’ basketball program enters the 2025 season with renewed confidence and a roster full of eager competitors ready to take the next step. Under the direction of Head Coach Taylor Fechner who is now in his seventh season as a head coach, serving five in Canton and this marking his second year in Tea. Fechner is looking for the Titans to build on last year’s defensive identity while also using their fast, physical style of play. Fechner is joined by
Dec 4
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
Nov 26


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
Nov 20


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
Nov 20


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
Nov 20


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
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