Hayden Bialas, Elsa Basel named Athletes of the Week
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 10:05 AM
Last updated Sep 21, 2026
Hayden Bialas from Tea Area and Elsa Basel from Sioux Falls Lincoln have been named Argus Leader Athletes of the Week for the period of September 7 to 12. Bialas secured the boys' honor with 48.4% of the votes after a standout performance in football, making significant defensive contributions and also scoring on offense. Basel garnered 55% of the votes for her volleyball efforts, showcasing her skills with impressive kill and block totals in matches against Watertown and Huron. This recognition highlights their notable performances in their respective sports during that week.
- •Bialas recorded 3.5 tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks.
- •Basel contributed 11 kills and 10 blocks against Watertown.
- •Votes were cast by readers for Athlete of the Week honors.
- 10:05 AMYahoo Sports — Hayden Bialas, Elsa Basel voted Argus Leader Athletes of the Week
"Tea Area senior Hayden Bialas and Sioux Falls Lincoln junior Elsa Basel were voted as the Argus Leader Athletes of the Week from Sept. 7 to 12.
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