Milbank Cruises to the Championship at Ipswich Volleyball Tourney
Milbank played a total of four matches and won all four to sweep the Ipswich Volleyball Tournament on Saturday, September 16.  In pool play, the Lady Bulldogs powered through three matches to post victories against Lemmon, North Central, and Langford Area. In the final round, Milbank earned the title... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Volleyball Team Outfights Florence-Henry
The Lady Bulldogs volleyball team put up a “W”  in an exciting match against Florence-Henry on September 14. Milbank outfought the Lady Falcons to emerge victorious with set scores of 25-13, 27-29, 26-24, and 25-17. Nancy Hoeke, head coach for Milbank, commented on the opening set, “The combination of... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Volleyball Team Lanced by Lady Chargers
The MHS girls volleyball team went down in three against the Lady Chargers of Hamlin on Thursday, September 7. Set scores were 20-25, 18-25, and 11-25. Nancy Hoeke, head coach for the Lady Bulldogs, said, “Hamlin proved to be a tough opponent. The combination of relentless defense and strong... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Volleyball Team Wins Two
Milbank 3 vs. Clark-Willow Lake 1 The Lady Bulldogs volleyball team flattened the Lady Cyclones of Clark-Willow Lake on Thursday, August 31. Milbank lost the first set 21-25, but moved on to pick up three straight sets at 25-19, 25-22, and 25-19. Nancy Hoeke, head coach for Milbank commented,... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Volleyball Team Stops Sisseton
The MHS varsity volleyball team secured a solid first win in their season opener on the road against Sisseton on Thursday, August 24. Set scores were 25-14, 25-21, and 25-18 The Lady Bulldogs started out on the right foot, with 14 kills in set one. Nancy Hoeke, head coach... Read more
Coach Hoeke Previews  Volleyball Season Before First Match on Thursday
The Lady Bulldogs volleyball team goes out on the road for their first match this Thursday, August 24, at Sisseton.  Milbank’s roster features seven returning letter winners, including four starters. Nancy Hoeke, who is embarking on her 23rd year coaching Milbank, calls this, “a good base to build on.”... Read more
Milbank Volleyball Team Honored with Awards
The Lady Bulldogs’ volleyball program gathered for a potluck on November 28 to honor the 2022 team and recognize their achievements.  Junior Rachel Schulte was named the MVP of the 2022 season. She racked up the most kills at 325 and ranked near the top in several other categories.... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Finish With Best Record in Six Seasons
The Lady Bulldogs volleyball team split matches in regional competition to end their 2022 season. Nancy Hoeke, head coach for Milbank, said, “I’m extremely proud of the season we put together and that we finished with a 19-11 record. That’s our best in six years.”   “My goal was to... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Conquer the Bearcats
The Milbank varsity volleyball team defeated Webster 3-1 on Tuesday, October 25. Set scores were 24-26, 25-23, 25-14, and 25-28.  Nancy Hoeke, head coach for MHS, said the girls got off to a slow start, but things  changed for the better in the second set. “We looked good. Back-row players... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Pelt the Panthers
The MHS varsity volleyball team defeated Great Plains Lutheran 3-0 on Monday, October 24. Set scores were 25-17, 25-13, and 25-17. Nancy Hoeke, head coach for the Lady Bulldogs, kept her comments short and sweet, “We jumped out to a lead in all three sets. The girls did a nice... Read more