Tea Area, West Central Athletes Voted Argus Leader Athlete of the Week

Gavin Shawd and Kacey Jaton recognized for standout high school basketball performances

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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Tea Area boys basketball player Gavin Shawd and West Central girls basketball player Kacey Jaton were voted by readers as the Argus Leader's Athletes of the Week for the period of February 2-7. Shawd earned the boys award with 54% of the vote after strong scoring efforts in a win and a loss, while Jaton took the girls award with 64% of the vote following her performances at the Dak XII Girls Basketball Clash.

Why it matters

The Argus Leader's Athlete of the Week awards highlight exceptional high school athletic achievements in the Sioux Falls area, recognizing the top performers across boys and girls sports and building excitement around the local sports scene.

The details

Shawd, a junior guard for Tea Area, had 29 points including three 3-pointers in a loss to Sioux Falls Jefferson on February 6, as well as 13 points and 4 assists in a win over O'Gorman on February 3. Jaton, a West Central player, stood out with her performances at the Dak XII Girls Basketball Clash on February 6 and 7.

  • The voting period was from February 2 to February 7, 2026.
  • Shawd and Jaton were named the Argus Leader's Athletes of the Week on February 14, 2026.

The players

Gavin Shawd

A junior guard for the Tea Area boys basketball team.

Kacey Jaton

A player for the West Central girls basketball team.

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What they’re saying

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The takeaway

The Argus Leader's Athlete of the Week awards showcase the exceptional talent and dedication of high school athletes in the Sioux Falls region, inspiring the local community and celebrating the next generation of sports stars.