The Valley Express Asks “Who’s That Bulldog?” – It’s Lindsey Mertens
High School Sports May 5, 2021 0
Looking for Lindsey Mertens? Check the gym or the 4-H show ring. Lindsey was one of two seniors to lead the Lady Bulldogs basketball team this year and she spends most of the summer showing her animals. Lindsey grew up watching her two older sisters, McKenzie and Karlee, playing... Read more
Senior Will Cummins, is an all-around high school athlete. Sports are his life. So, he had no trouble coming up with the favorite moment in his career. He chose the time he scored 29 career-high points in the basketball game against Hamlin. And, it just happened to be his... Read more
The Lady Bulldogs and their head coach, Mark Keeton, are back at it. Keeton says, “We just had our first practice in two years!” Plus, the team’s first meet of the season was canceled last week due to bad weather. Finally, on Thursday, April 29, the team will hit... Read more
Milbank Netters in the Battle of the Bulldogs
Milbank Area Tennis April 22, 2021 0
The Milbank boys’ tennis team suffered a 2-7 loss to Madison in the Battle of the Bulldogs Monday, April 19, on the road. Senior Mason Riley was the lone player from Milbank to secure a singles victory. Riley, along with his teammate Leyton Raffety, earned the only doubles win for Milbank.... Read more
Bulldogs Bounced by Yellow Medicine East
Milbank Area Tennis April 19, 2021 0
Milbank suffered a 2-5 loss in a tennis duel against Yellow Medicine East of Granite Falls, Minnesota. The teams met on Thursday, April 15, at Cantine Courts in Milbank. “Every match was competitive, and the team score could have gone either way for all the varsity matches,” said Jade Miller, head... Read more
Bulldog Runners Break School Records at Huron Invitational
Milbank Area Track and Field April 18, 2021 0
The Milbank track and field team competed against several Class AA teams in the Huron Invitational on Friday, April 9, and, at the same time, shook up the record book for MHS. According to Eric Townsend, head coach for the Bulldogs, “There were a number of outstanding performances.” Junior Bennett Schwenn won... Read more
Bulldog Netters Downed by Arrows
Milbank Area Tennis April 18, 2021 0
The MHS boys’ tennis team suffered a 9-0 loss to the Watertown Arrows on Tuesday, April 13, in a road match. The match was scheduled to be played in Milbank, but because of the weather, it was moved to Watertown’s indoor facility. “I can see the team is improving with placement... Read more
Registration Open for Summer Boys Basketball Skills Camp
Milbank Area Boys Basketball April 15, 2021 0
Registration is currently open for the 2021 Boys Basketball Bulldog Skills Camp. Registrations are due by May 31. The camp is for all boys entering 1st through 8th grades in the upcoming school year. The cost is $40 percamper and includes a t-shirt. Checks can be made payable to... Read more
Bulldogs Start Tennis Season at Cantine Courts
Milbank Area Tennis April 15, 2021 0
The MHS boys’ tennis team began its 2021 season with a loss to Benson, MInnesota on Friday, April 9, at Cantine Courts. Milbank started out 2-1 in doubles play, but fell 2-4 in singles play to get edged out 4-5 in the match. Senior Mason Riley led the Dawgs with... Read more
Registration Opens for Girls Basketball Skills Academy
Milbank Area Girls Basketball April 15, 2021 0
Girls entering third through eighth grade in the next school year are invited to participate in the 2021 Milbank Girls Basketball Skills Academy. The camp is under the direction of Brian Pauli, head coach for the Lady Bulldogs. The camp includes 10 sessions — five sessions in May (3, 4,... Read more
