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JoJo Tyynismaa’s four event frenzy at Drake Relays

Rarely in track and field are things guaranteed, but with STC alum JoJo Tyynismaa two things are: An appearance at Drake Relays and competing in multiple events. With the 115th edition of the Drake Relays upon us, JoJo came through once again. Kicking off her busy Friday, was a spot on ...

STC girls tennis tops Marion

The STC girls tennis team hosted Marion on Tuesday, April 22 at the South Tama High School Tennis Complex. By the end of the night, the Trojans had secured a key win by defeating the Wolves by a score of 6-3. STC grabbed four of six singles matches to take control of the meet early. In #1 ...

Chandonia’s Drake debut

South Tama junior Timmothy Chandonia competed in the Drake Relays shot put competition last Thursday. Qualifying with a mark of 53 feet, 10 1/2 inches. In an attempt to launch a record setting throw Chandonia scratched in all three of his attempts in competition. He was one of two shot put ...

Brant and Tyynismaa

DES MOINES - South Tama has never seen distance runners quite like Tommy Tyynismaa and James Brant. Both graduating in 2024, things have looked different this year for the duo. Tyynismaa signed to run at Iowa State beginning training in the summer after sorting out a stress reaction after ...

Welsh signs with BVU

STC senior Macy Welsh has announced her commitment to play volleyball at Buena Vista University. Signing her letter of intent recently, Welsh will go to Storm Lake in the fall and compete for the Beavers in the highly competitive American Rivers Conference (ARC). Welsh has been a constant ...

STC football 2025 schedule released

On Monday, April 7, the Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) released complete schedules for every high school football program in the state. Already, South Tama knew that the 2025 season was going to be one full of changes. The Trojans had learned earlier in the spring that they ...

STC girls tennis opens season with close loss to Grundy Center

The STC girls tennis team opened up their season on Tuesday, April 8, when they hosted the Grundy Center Spartans at the South Tama High School Tennis Complex. After nearly three hours of play, the Spartans notched a 5-4 win. The two teams split their singles matches by winning three ...

Boys finish sixth at STC Early Bird

The STC boys track and field team finished in sixth place at their annual Coed Early Bird meet on Tuesday, April 8, at the STC high school track. The Trojans were led by senior Cody Blocker, who took first place in the 400-meter dash with a winning time of 55.95. Blocker also finished ...

Sprinters lead STC girls at home Early Bird

The South Tama girls track and field team participated in their annual Coed Early Bird meet on Tuesday, April 8. Finishing sixth as a team, the Trojans were led by a talented group of sprinters who secured multiple top ten finishes. One of the highlights of the meet came when STC finished ...

Underclassmen lead STC girls at Benton

VAN HORNE — On a cold and blustery night in Van Horne, the STC girls track and field team competed in the annual Benton Early Bird meet on Monday, March 31. At the conclusion of their first outdoor meet of the season, the Trojans were led by a promising group of freshman and sophomore ...