The Tea Area High School boys’ basketball team headed out west last week, facing off against Douglas on Jan. 2 and Sturgis on Jan. 3. The Titans brought home two victories, defeating Douglas 62-40 and Sturgis, 62-40. “It was terrific to get through the long road trip with two victories. The long layoff, combined with the overnight long trip, could have been a crutch, but I thought our boys really handled themselves well mentally and played with an appropriate level of energy.

The Tea Area High School girls’ basketball season have recorded two wins to open the season, defeating Sioux City North by a score of 56-25 on Dec. 8 and defeating Huron 64-46 on Friday, Dec. 12.  Pictured at right is Ellie Clayberg going up for the shot against Huron.  Pictured below is Anna Binde driving to the hoop in the Titans’ home opener. Complete stats were unavailable at press time.  The team will be in action on Thursday, Dec. 18 when they host Brookings in double h

On Friday, Dec. 12 the Tea Area High School boys’ basketball team opened their season with a home match-up against Huron. Tea Area jumped to an early 21-6 lead and led 32-24 at the half. However, in the second half Huron kept clawing their way back and in the final seconds got their first lead of the game and stole the 61-59 win from the Titans.  “This was a highly entertaining game between two very talented teams, who because of injuries on both sides, are likely to be 10-15

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:  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

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

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

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

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

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

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.