Hoops Profile: Tea Titans

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Girls Hoops Dakotas is back with another Hoops Profile.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">The Titans ended their reign in class A with a State Tournament Runner-up finish. This season, Tea Area is moving up to Class AA.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The "new look" Titans are in a new class but they also have a new head coach. The Tea girls had a historic 23-24 season and they are looking to keep that momentum as they head into the 24-25 season. The Titans graduated 2 stars but bring back talented players and the youngsters are intriguing. It is sure to be a fun season of basketball for the Titans from Tea!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="has-small-font-size">See below for hoops info...</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1092283,"width":"287px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/11/teaTitans--crop-400x263-1732937133.jpeg?w=400" alt="" class="wp-image-1092283" style="width:287px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1056209,"width":"287px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/11/HoopsProfile.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-1056209" style="width:287px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>School:&nbsp;</strong>Tea Area</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Mascot:</strong>&nbsp;Titans</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Head Coach:</strong>&nbsp;Taylor Fechner</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Class:</strong>&nbsp;AA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2023-24 Record:</strong>&nbsp;21-5 (2nd Place at State)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">23-24 Team Stats</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"14px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:14px"><strong>PPG:</strong> 60.42 <strong>OPPG: </strong>44.35 <strong>+/-:</strong> 16.08 <strong>RPG: </strong>34.35 <strong>ORPG:</strong> 10.73 <strong>FGM: </strong>573 <strong>FG%:</strong> 43.94 <strong>3FGM:</strong> 161 <strong>3FG%:</strong> 34.55 <strong>FTM: </strong>262 <strong>FT%:</strong> 69.5</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Returning Statistical Leader</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='488328' first='Ellie' last='Clayberg']</strong> - 10 ppg, 2.5 rpg, 2 apg</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Players to Watch</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"11px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:11px"><em>Comments from Coach Fechner</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='488328' first='Ellie' last='Clayberg'] - Junior.&nbsp;5'7".</strong> "<em>Key contributor last year.&nbsp;Look for her to continue to take a step up in scoring.&nbsp;A sharpshooter from 3.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='658986' first='Anna' last='Binde'] - Junior. 5'8".&nbsp;</strong>"<em>Much improved all-around player who is looking to be one of the top players on the team in 24-25.&nbsp;3-level scorer with a frame that allows her to score through contact.&nbsp;Look for her to have a major impact on both sides of the ball.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Reese Hammerquist -&nbsp;5'7". Senior.&nbsp;</strong>"<em>Extremely high basketball IQ.&nbsp;Great low-post defender and an even better rebounder.&nbsp;Reese is a Double-Double threat every night.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jaycie Babb - 5'4".&nbsp; Junior.</strong>&nbsp;"<em>Maybe the most impactful player on the team.&nbsp;PG,&nbsp;endless motor, and extremely competitive.&nbsp;Look for her to be the leader of this team on and off the floor.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1092307,"width":"267px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/11/image_63464c.png" alt="" class="wp-image-1092307" style="width:267px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">With Taylor Fechner</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><u>PGHD: How would youyou sum up last season??</u></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>State A Runner-Up.&nbsp;21-5 record.&nbsp;Led by <strong>Katie Vasecka</strong> now at SDSU and <strong>Mara Grant </strong>now at Dordt.&nbsp;Best season in school history for the girl's program.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PGHD: <u>What will your defense "hang its hat on"?</u></span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Ball pressure and rebounding.&nbsp;This allows for transition."</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PGHD: Who will be your primary ballhandler this year?</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em><strong>Jaycie Babb</strong>. Sees the floor well and is extremely unselfish.&nbsp;Finds the right person at the right time.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PGHD: Who&nbsp;are a couple of up-and-comers to look out for?</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>[player_tooltip player_id='1048755' first='Emma' last='Lingren'], [player_tooltip player_id='947823' first='Grace' last='Bialas'], <strong>Piper Benning</strong> - All freshmen who should be battling for varsity spots and minutes this year.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PGHD: Who do you think will be your&nbsp;best rebounders?</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em><strong>Reese Hammerquist</strong>.&nbsp;Reads the ball in the air well, understands positioning, and is fearless going after the ball.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PGHD: What are&nbsp;your&nbsp;team goals this year?</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Build on last year as well as implementing a new style this season.&nbsp;Continuing to build towards the post-season every practice.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PGHD: Who will be your hardest worker?</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>We have 21 girls that will all battle every practice to be our hardest worker.&nbsp;We have an extremely competitive group of ladies who are willing to put their team before themselves.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline"><strong>PGHD: Any last comments about the upcoming season?</strong></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Excited for my first year in Tea and building on the success of the program the last few seasons.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1092282,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/11/teaTitans-.jpeg?w=400" alt="" class="wp-image-1092282" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->