Titans battle Roosevelt, fall to Aberdeen Central

The Tea Area High School boys’ soccer team battled through a pair of matches last week, earning a tie against Sioux Falls Roosevelt before suffering a 5-0 loss to Aberdeen Central.

The Titans opened the week Tuesday, Sept. 1, against Sioux Falls Roosevelt. Tea Area struck first when senior forward Dawood Toto found the back of the net with 3:58 remaining in the first half.

The Rough Riders answered late in the match, to even the contest at 1-1.

Both teams made frequent substitutions throughout the match, particularly in the second half, as players worked to maintain the pace of play.

With storm clouds in the air, the stadium was cleared as soon as the match wrapped up for an immediate evacuation as rain moved into the area.

Tea Area returned to action Saturday, Sept. 5, traveling to face Aberdeen Central. The Titans were unable to find the back of the net as Aberdeen Central posted a 5-0 shutout victory.

The Titans traveled to Watertown  on Tuesday, Sept. 8 and suffered the 4-1 loss. They will return home Thursday, Sept. 10, to host Brandon Valley. The varsity match is scheduled for 7 p.m.