Hallie Schulte Earns 1000th Dig in Volleyball
MHS junior Hallie Schulte reached an individual milestone by recording the 1000th dig of her career. Hallie achieved this when the Lady Bulldogs’ volleyball team defeated Clark-Willow Lake 3-0 on Thursday, September 9. Coach Nancy Hoeke said, “Congratulations to Hallie. She got her 1000th dig near the end of the... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Serve Up Good Volleyball at Sandford Invitational
The Lady Bulldogs traveled to Sioux Falls to compete in the 2021 Sandford Pentagon Invitational Tournament on Saturday, September 25. Milbank brought home seventh place in their bracket. They suffered losses to Oldham-Ramona-Rutland (ORR) at 0-2, Howard at 0-2, and Alcester-Hudson at 0-2. They defeated Hanson 2-0. ORR went on... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Fall to Lady Falcons
Despite displaying excellent serving, the Lady Bulldogs volleyball team suffered a 0-3 loss against Florence-Henry on Thursday, September 23. Set scores were 15-25, 16-25, 11-25. Milbank’s servers hit 37 of 41 for 90 percent.The Lady Bulldogs’ head volleyball coach, Nancy Hoeke, said, “Florence-Henry was one of the best teams we’ve... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Lose Close One to Sioux Valley
The Lady Bulldogs faced Sioux Valley in their Homecoming week match on Tuesday, September 21. Milbank was defeated 2-3, but coach Nancy Hoeke, said, “It was a thrilling Homecoming match for us as the teams seemed to be evenly matched. Set scores were 25-22, 18-25, 25-16, 15-25, 14-16.  At the end of... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Take Fourth at Ipswich Subway Invitational
The Lady Bulldogs varsity volleyball team had a full day at the Ipswich Subway Invitational on Saturday, September 18. In the eight-team tournament, the Bulldogs took fourth place. The champion team received a plaque and a Subway tray for their trip home. Milbank vs. Kimball-White LakeIn pool play, Milbank lost... Read more
Varsity Volleyball Team Feels the Heat at Hamlin
The Lady Bulldogs varsity volleyball team lost to Hamlin on Thursday, September 16. Set scores were 19-25, 16-25, and 11-25. MHS Coach Nancy Hoeke summed up the game by saying, “After a good first set, it seemed like Hamlin got warmed up and made it extra difficult for us. It was... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Clark-Willow Lake
The Lady Bulldogs volleyball team defeated Clark-Willow Lake 3-0 on Thursday, September 9. Set scores were 25-16, 25-21, and 25-20.  Coach Hoeke said, “I was please with our serving percentage and our number of aces. I like to see us at 90 percent or better, and we were well... Read more
Milbank Volleyball Teams Defeat Ortonville
The varsity squad of the Lady Bulldogs’ volleyball team defeated the Lady Trojans on Tuesday, September 7, in Milbank.  Milbank won the first two sets, but Ortonville fought back to win the next two and send the match into the fifth set. In the last set, the Lady Bulldogs emerged... Read more
Eighth Graders Win First Volleyball Match of the Season
Milbank’s eighth-grade girls’ volleyball team hosted Webster Area on Thursday, August 26, at the Milbank Elementary gym. Coach Becky Johnson said, “This was our first match of the season, and Milbank won 2-1.”   The Lady Bulldogs secured the match with set scores of 16-25, 25-19, and 25-21.  “The girls played very... Read more
Seventh-Graders Split Volleyball Wins With Webster
Milbank’s seventh grade volleyball team hosted Webster Area on Thursday, August 26, at Unity Square. Milbank won the first two sets at 25-18 and 25-15. The Lady Bearcats took the last two at 16-25 and 12-25. Coach Jena Schulte said, “I was very pleased with the girls’ efforts and coming... Read more