Lady Bulldogs Earn Awards
The Milbank Area Lady Bulldogs basketball team concluded their season with an awards night at MHS. Coach Brian Pauli presented the awards. Gabby Cummins won the coveted Most Valuable Player award. Sophia Seffrood was selected as the Most Improved on the varsity team and Jaecy Engebretson won that award... Read more
Cummins Named to All-Northeast Conference Team
MHS junior Gabbi Cummins was named to the All-Northeast Conference high school basketball second team for 2017-2018. She is the daughter of Adam and Jessica Cummins. Cummins finished the season with 245 points- an average of 11.7 points per game. She shot 87 of 210 from the field for... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Shot Down by Pheasants
The Milbank Lady Bulldogs ended their season with a 59-41 loss to Redfield-Doland in the Region 1A semi-finals. The game was held on the Pheasants’ home court on Thursday, February 22. “Redfield’s size and athleticism really caused us issues with our offense,” stated Milbank Lady Bulldogs Head Coach Brian... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Advance to Region Semi-Finals
The Lady Bulldogs defeated Webster Area 64-44 in the opening round of the Region 1A basketball tournament Tuesday, February 20, at the Milbank Armory. The Bulldogs advance to semi-final action, and take on Redfield-Doland Thursday, February 22, on the road. The winner advances to the Sweet 16 tournament. “I... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Win Two in a Row
The Lady Bulldogs chalked up two solid wins last week at home. Milbank Area defeated Northeast Conference opponent, Britton-Hecla, 69-34 on February 9, and followed that victory with another win at 50-38 in a game with Chamberlain on February 10. Milbank 69, Britton-Hecla 34 “I thought we played aggressive... Read more
Lady Bulldog Cagers Suffer Losses
The Lady Bulldogs suffered three losses on the basketball court this past week. Milbank fell to Madison 66-57, Dell Rapids 60-54, and to Redfield-Doland 41-33. Milbank 57, Madison 66 Milbank put up a fight, but eventually succumbed to the Madison Bulldogs Tuesday, February 6, in front of their home... Read more
Sophia Seffrood Bags Buzzer-Beater
The Lady Bulldogs conquered the Cardinals last night thanks to a buzzer-beater by senior Sophia Seffrood. With the game tied at 42-42, Jaecy Engebretson received the inbound pass, dribbled down the court, and found Seffrood who was wide open. Seffrood drained a three-pointer as the clock ticked out to... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Battle in Close Hoops Contest
The Milbank Lady Bulldogs battled the Morris Area Tigers in a non-conference high school basketball game at the Milbank Armory Thursday, January 25, and fell by the slight margin of 55-48. The locals drop to 5-7 on the season with the loss. “​This game could have went either way,”... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Down Rival Ortonville Trojans
The Milbank Lady Bulldogs got back in the win column with a 51-46 victory over strong rival, the Ortonville Trojans. The locals moved their record to 5-6 with the win that was part of doubleheader high school basketball action in Ortonville Tuesday, January 23. “​It is nice to get... Read more
MHS Celebrates 43 Years of Girls Basketball
MHS and the Lady Bulldogs celebrated 43 years of girls basketball on January 20 at the Milbank Armory. Mary Lee Trevett and Diane Schwandt, members of Milbank’s first team, attended the celebration. The event also marked the 30th anniversary of winning the 1987 State Class A Championship. Five of... Read more