Lady Bulldogs Pumped for 2020 Volleyball Season
The Lady Bulldogs are preparing for their 2020 volleyball season and the 20th season with Nancy Hoeke as their head coach.  Hoeke is assisted by Kelli Hoff, who begins her fourth year as a coach for Milbank and Nicole Berg who is starting season two.  Seniors —Madi Thue, Jessica Van Peursem,... Read more
Who’s That Bulldog??? Tracy Pillatzki
Who’s that Bulldog? It’s MHS senior and Lady Bulldog Tracy Pillatzki. Tracy says, “I feel like I’m happy all of the time. That’s my personality, but it comes out more on the volleyball court. I love being out there and cheering everyone on.” Tracy has been wearing a Milbank... Read more
Engebretson Signs to Play College Volleyball for the Saints
Jaecy Engebretson, a member of the MHS volleyball team, submitted a National Letter of Intent to attend Presentation College in Aberdeen and play volleyball next year. Engebretson signed the letter on December 2 as her family and coaches looked on. Engebretson is a four-year starter for the Lady Bulldogs.... Read more
Jaecy Engebretson Named to All-Conference Volleyball Team
Jaecy Engebretson, a senior at Milbank High School, was named to the Northeast Conference All-Conference Volleyball Team following the completion of the 2019 high school season. Other players named to the all-conference team include: Aberdeen Roncalli – Mariah Winegar, Madelyn Bragg, and Madelyn Martin; Clark-Willow Lake – Erica Juntunen;... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Volleyball Team Announces Awards
The Lady Bulldogs volleyball team completed its season with an awards potluck on Tuesday, November 19. Awards were given based on team members’ votes, coaches’ selections, and statistics compiled from the season. Two new awards were presented to all three teams – the C team, Junior Varsity, and Varsity.... Read more
Jaecy Engebretson Passes Volleyball Milestone – 1,000 Career Kills
Jaecy Engebretson, an outside hitter on the MHS volleyball team, achieved a feat not many do in their high school volleyball careers when she reached 1000 kills during the opening round of the Region 1A volleyball tournament in Webster on November 5. “This feels absolutely amazing, and it means... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Succumb to Groton Area Tigers
The Milbank Lady Bulldogs ended the 2019 volleyball season with a 3-0 loss to the number 2 seeded, Groton Area Tigers, in the second round of Region 1A volleyball action Thursday, November 7, in Groton. Milbank finished the season with a 11-19 overall record. Milbank got out to a... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Upset Webster in Region Volleyball
The No. 6-seeded Lady Bulldogs pulled off a 3-2 comeback victory over the No. 3-seeded Webster Bearcats on Tuesday, November 5 in the opening round of the Region 1A high school volleyball tournament in Webster. Jaecy Engebretson also reached a volleyball milestone. She recorded the 1000th kill of her... Read more
Lady Bulldogs to Take on Bearcats at Region Volleyball
The No. 6-seeded Lady Bulldogs travel to Webster on Tuesday, November 5 to take on the No. 3-seeded Lady Bearcats in Region 1A volleyball. The match begins at 7 p.m. The winner advances to the second round of the region tournament. (Location and opponent TBD.) The same night, also... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Wrap Up Regular Volleyball Season, Prepare for Region Play
The Milbank Lady Bulldogs wrapped up their regular season with three tough losses and will take a 10-18 record into the post-season. Milbank has been seeded number six for the Region 1A tournament, and will travel to Webster, who is the number 3 seed, for the first round of... Read more