Who’s that Bulldog? – Halli Essington
Milbank Area Tennis October 5, 2020 0
Who’s that Bulldog? It’s Halli Essington, a standout tennis player for the Lady Bulldogs. Halli is a senior and the only child of Kevin and Cindy Essington. “I didn’t like being an only child when I was younger,” she says, “but I love it now.”Her fellow tennis players might have something... Read more
Lady Bulldogs End Regular Season Under the Lights
Milbank Area Tennis September 28, 2020 0
The Lady Bulldogs tennis team hosted the Milbank Quadrangular at Cantine Courts on Tuesday, September 22. According to coach Abbey Trapp, “Our match will go down in history. The girls got to play under the lights for their last home match of the year. They came out strong and were able to beat... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Tennis Duo Surprises Rapid City Stevens
Milbank Area Tennis September 22, 2020 0
The Lady Bulldogs tennis team faced two Rapid City schools at the Aberdeen Central tournament on Friday, September 18. Milbank fell 2-7 to Class AA Rapid City Stevens. But, the Lady Bulldogs’ No. 1 duo of Halli Essington and Hattie Muellenbach upset the Stevens No. 1 doubles team with a... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Face Tough Watertown Tennis Team
Milbank Area Tennis September 10, 2020 0
The Milbank girls’ tennis team traveled to Watertown to take on the Arrows on Tuesday, September 8. The Lady Bulldogs fell 8-1. Halli Essington was the lone winner for Milbank. She earned a 6-4, 6-2 victory against Ellie Zink at the No. 1 singles position. Results for the Watertown match:Milbank 1... Read more
Milbank Tennis Team Splits with Aberdeen
Milbank Area Tennis September 6, 2020 0
The Lady Bulldogs tennis team traveled to Aberdeen on Tuesday, September 1, to take on Aberdeen Central and Aberdeen Roncalli. “It was another fantastic day for tennis,” said Milbank’s head coach Abbey Trapp. “The girls fell short to Central, who is in the other class system, but they dominated Roncalli... Read more
Lady Bulldog Netters Slam Lac Qui Parle Valley
Milbank Area Tennis September 2, 2020 0
The Lady Bulldogs tennis team defeated Lac Qui Parle Valley, Minnesota, 5-2 in a triangular on Friday, August 28. Halli Essington, Jenna Johnson, and Alexis Ninneman each won their singles matches. Hattie Muellenbach/Ninneman and Johnson/Marion Mischel teamed up for doubles wins. Milbank’s victory moves the team to a 5-2 season record. Complete... Read more
Girls Tennis Team Win Battle of the Bulldogs
Milbank Area Tennis August 27, 2020 0
The Milbank Lady Bulldogs swept the Madison Lady Bulldogs in girls tennis action at Cantine Courts in Milbank on Tuesday, August 25. Milbank cleaned up 9-0 against Madison in their first home match of the 2020 season.“Despite how hot it was, the girls played phenomenally,” said head coach Abbey Trapp. “They pulled... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Net Second Place at Madison Tournament
Milbank Area Tennis August 27, 2020 0
The Lady Bulldog tennis team earned second place at a singles-doubles tournament in Madison on Friday and Saturday, August 21-22. “The girls played amazing,” said Abbey Trapp, Milbank’s head coach. The eight-team singles tournament was held on Friday, August 21, and included teams from Rapid City Christian, Madison, Aberdeen Roncalli, Vermillion,... Read more
Lady Bulldog Netters Return to Court
Milbank Area Tennis August 19, 2020 0
The Lady Bulldogs girls’ tennis team has started off their 2020 season great, according to head coach Abbey Trapp. Milbank took on Brookings and Yankton on Thursday, August 13, and ended the day at 1-1. The team traveled to Harrisburg on Saturday, August 15, and came away with another 1-1... Read more
Rhianna Cantine, a recent MHS graduate, is the lead teacher of tennis lessons offered this summer by the Milbank Area Tennis Association. The lessons began June 8 at Cantine Courts. Fourteen athletes, ages kindergarten through fifth grade, enrolled to learn a new sport or improve their skills. “So many... Read more
