Jake Trevett Punches Ticket to State Golf Tournament
MHS junior Jake Trevett was the lone Bulldog to punch his ticket to South Dakota’s State Class A golf tournament. Trevett tied for 15th place with an 18-hole round of 91 at the Region 1A meet in Volga on Monday, September 30. He will make his second straight appearance... Read more
It Only Takes a Spark Encourages New Applications for Cancer Patient Aid
Twenty-three years and going strong! The board of directors for It Only Takes A Spark invites cancer patients in Grant County to apply for financial assistance. New applications must be sent to It Only Takes A Spark at P.O. Box 105 in Milbank. Pick up your application form at... Read more
Chargers Drain Lady Bulldogs’ Batteries
The Lady Bulldogs suffered a 3-0 loss to the Hamlin Chargers on Thursday, September 26, on the road. Milbank’s season record fell to 5-7 with the loss.“We had a tough challenge going against 9-4 Hamlin,” stated Milbank’s head coach, Nancy Hoeke. In the first set, the Lady Bulldogs led... Read more
Dawgs Suffer Homecoming Loss
The Bulldogs suffered a 46-0 loss to the Webster Bearcats on Homecoming, Friday, September 27, at A.B. Campbell Stadium. Milbank’s record slips to 2-4 this season. The Bulldog offense struggled from the get-go. Milbank received the ball to start the game. On the third play, quarterback Kaden Krause’s pass... Read more
Great Western Bank Donates to Grant County Christian Service Council
Steve Nomeland and Tory Pollock of Great Western Bank in Milbank presented a $5000 check to the Grant County Christian Service Council. Linda Comstock, LeAnn Kuper, Brenda Maass and Val Van Lith accepted the check on behalf of the council. The donation, a Making Life Great grant, is expected... Read more
Pancake Feed to Benefit Milbank Fire Department On October 6
Where there’s smokies…there’s firemen! And pancakes, too. The Valley Express will host a freewill pancake feed to benefit the Milbank Fire and Rescue Department on Sunday, October 6. Pancakes and smokies will be served from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Milbank Visitors Center. All proceeds go to... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Ace Out Sioux Valley
The Milbank Lady Bulldogs came from behind to slip past Sioux Valley 3-2 on Tuesday, September 24, in their Homecoming week volleyball match at the Milbank Armory. The win lifts Milbank’s season record to 5-6. “This win reinforces and proves to us that we are capable at this game... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Elbow Roncalli
The Lady Bulldogs tennis team took rival, Aberdeen Roncalli, down to the wire, but came up just short during a quadrangular at Cantine Courts in Milbank on Tuesday, September 24. MHS also faced Aberdeen Central and suffered a 0-9 loss. “I was pleased with how we played against Roncalli,”... Read more
Nick Batchelor Remains Unbeaten in Cross Country
MHS cross country runner, Nick Batchelor, remains unbeaten this season. Batchelor, a sophomore, claimed the top spot in the 5000-meter run at the Ortonville Invitational on September 23. Both Milbank teams captured second place. “The Ortonville meet was a great one for us,” stated Bulldog Head Coach Eric Townsend.... Read more
Weather Strikes Match at Tennis Jamboree
Milbank won a match and lost a match at a high school girls tennis jamboree in Aberdeen on Saturday, September 21. The team was scheduled to play three matches, but weather delays halted play several times. “MHS Head Tennis Coach Abbey Trapp said, “We did not play our third... Read more