Volleyball Bounces Back Against Britton-Hecla
Milbank Area Volleyball October 15, 2018 0
The Milbank Volleyball team won three out of four sets on Thursday, October 11, when Britton-Hecla came to visit. Set scores were 25-12, 25-15, 22-25, and 25-13. Coach Nancy Hoeke said, “In three of the sets we played pretty well and controlled those sets. Britton-Hecla wasn’t pushing us too... Read more
Bulldog Volleyball Falls Short Against Madison
Milbank Area Volleyball October 15, 2018 0
Tuesday, October 9 saw the Lady Bulldog volleyball team return home after a string of on-the-road games to take on the “other” Bulldogs from Madison. After winning two and losing two, 22-25, 27-25, 22-25 and 25-20, the Milbank girls team would end up losing in a close fourth tie-breaker... Read more
First Time Both Cross Country Teams Win NEC Titles Since 1997
Milbank Area Cross Country October 10, 2018 0
The MHS cross country teams ran away with both first place titles at the Northeast Conference Meet in Webster on October 4. Coach Eric Townsend said, “The boys’ team was crowned NEC champs for the first time since 2011. The girls’ team won the NEC title for the third... Read more
Essington Wins Singles Consolation Title – Team Brings Home 15th Place
Milbank Area Tennis October 10, 2018 0
The Lady Bulldog Tennis Team competed in the 2018 South Dakota State Tennis Tournament in Rapid City on October 3, 4, and 5. After rescheduling due to inclement weather, the team fought through three chilly days to bring home 15th place. Halli Essington also brought home the No. 1... Read more
Bulldogs Win One and Lose One
Milbank Area Football October 7, 2018 0
Coming off a victory at Groton last week, Milbank returned to their home field to face off against Dell Rapids on Friday, October 5. Right away, the Quarriers began adding points to the board. They scored in the first quarter and twice more in the second before Milbank connected... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Earn Two More Wins
Milbank Area Volleyball October 7, 2018 0
The MHS Volleyball Team hit the road twice last week. On October 2, they traveled to Deubrook, and on October 4, they visited Redfield. Both match-ups added a tally to the win column for the Lady Bulldogs. Set scores versus Deubrook were 21-25, 25-21, 24-26, and 20-25. Milbank racked... Read more
Conner VanVooren Ties for 20th at State Golf
Milbank Area Golf October 6, 2018 0
MHS Senior Conner VanVooren tied for 20th place at the South Dakota State Golf Tournament in Del Rapids on October 1 and 2. VanVooren carded a 176. “Conditions were tough with cold temperatures and extremely fast greens. Tuesday was particularly difficult because of the winds. I witnessed many three... Read more
The Milbank Cross Country team traveled to Webster on Thursday, October 4 to take part in the Northeastern Conference meet. After some amazing runs by both the girls and boys teams, Milbank brought home the plaque for NEC champs. For final results, keep up with The Valley Express and... Read more
The MHS Volleyball Team posted another win at home on Saturday, September 29, when they hosted the Lady Eagles from Lac qui Parle Valley. Milbank won the match by taking three sets in a row at 25-20, 25-21, and 26-24. Coach Nancy Hoeke reported the girls had to work... Read more
8th Grade Football Team Rumbles with Thunder Hawks
Milbank Area Football October 1, 2018 0
The Milbank eighth grade football squad shut out the Montevideo Thunder Hawks on Thursday, September 27 in Milbank. The final score was 44-0. Milbank started the scoring early in the game. Justus Osborn intercepted a pass and returned it 35 yards for a pick six touchdown. Sawyer Gauer made... Read more
