The MHS Bulldogs held their 2024-25 basketball awards ceremony on Thursday, April 3, at Central Church in Milbank. 2024-25 Awards:Academic All-State: Bryan Meyer, Graham Lightfield, and Emmett Hanson Varsity Juice Man of the Year: Jack HowardVarsity Most Improved: Emmett HansonVarsity Bulldog of the Year: Sam RickTeammate of the Year: Charlie... Read more
“This past season was a lot of fun! The growth and development our group had was incredible,” said Logan Diede, head coach of the Bulldogs varsity basketball team. Diede continued his comments on the 2024-25 season: We play a very difficult schedule, and the front side of our schedule... Read more
Sam Rick, a 6-foot, sophomore, point guard for the Bulldogs, was named to the 2025 Northeast Conference All-Conference teams. Rick was the only sophomore to make the first or second team. Easton Neuendorf of Hamlin was named the NEC Player of the Year for the second straight year. Rick... Read more
Milbank faced Aberdeen Roncalli in their final game of the Region 1A basketball playoffs in Aberdeen on Friday, March 7. Both teams were on the hunt for a spot in the SODAK 16, but Milbank rolled to the 11-point victory with the final score at 58-47. Milbank’s pack was... Read more
Milbank plowed over Webster, 54-20, in their Region 1A basketball quarterfinal game in Aberdeen on Tuesday, March 4. The victory paved the way for the Bulldogs to the Region 1A semifinals set for this Friday, March 7. Milbank (11-11) will face Aberdeen Roncalli (10-11). Tip off is scheduled for... Read more
Lightfield and Hanson Lead Fight Against Madison
Milbank Area Boys Basketball February 26, 2025 0
Milbank had secured a four-game winning streak and was looking for more, but they hit a bump in the road, when they met up with Ben Brooks, a 6’ 9” senior from Madison, on Tuesday, February 25, at the Milbank Armory. Brooks proved hard to contain, and he dumped in... Read more
Rick Makes 20 Points to Help Beat the Bearcats
Milbank Area Boys Basketball February 25, 2025 0
The Bulldogs defeated the Bearcats of Webster 68-40 on Friday, February 21. Sam Rick put up 20 points, including five 3-pointers, to lead the Dawgs. He also had four boards and a steal. Emmett Hanson posted a double-double with 14 points, 11 robberies, and two blocks. Graham Lightfield scored 13... Read more
Bulldogs Hot at the Line Against Tri-Valley
Milbank Area Boys Basketball February 20, 2025 0
The Bulldogs hosted Tri-Valley at the Milbank Armory on Saturday, February 15. The Bulldogs racked up 18 points from the free throw line to beef up their total and take the win with the final score at 60-48. Milbank’s Sam Rick downed nine of his 10 free throw attempts.... Read more
Holscher Leads Bulldogs in Win Over Sisseton
Milbank Area Boys Basketball February 15, 2025 0
Milbank faced Sisseton for a fast-paced night of basketball at the Milbank Armory on Tuesday, February 11. The Redmen’s Derrick Flute put up a game-high 18 points, but Milbank had enough weapons in their arsenal to steamroll their way to a 55-36 victory. Lincoln Holscher, a 6’ 3” freshman... Read more
Rick Scores 18 to Cut Down Cavs
Milbank Area Boys Basketball February 10, 2025 0
The Bulldogs basketball team finished their week by bouncing back from a loss to Hamlin on Tuesday to securing a 48-38 victory over Roncalli on Friday, February 7. Sam Rick rang up a game-high 18 points for the Dawgs, including three 3-pointers. He also put up two assists and... Read more
