Milbank Boys Basketball Season Begins With Kickoff Classic
Bulldog basketball bounces back onto their home court to start the season with a double header showcasing both boys and girls teams against Waubay-Summit on Saturday, December 8. According to head coach Logan Diede, the varsity roster is made up of 11 players. The four senior players are Jacob... Read more
Ash Scores 23 Points in Round I Tourney
The Milbank Area basketball team suffered a second-round defeat to Sisseton in the Round I Tournament on March 2, in Sisseton. Coach Logan Diede had this to say about his team, “They battled all year and competed their hearts out for this program from start to finish. We would’ve... Read more
Ash Named to All-Northeast Conference Team
MHS senior Jonny Ash was named to the All-Northeast Conference high school basketball second team for the 2017-2018 season. Ash, a 6-foot guard, was a three-year starter for the Bulldogs and a team leader for four seasons at MHS. He is the son of Kristen Pearson-Ash and Craig Ash.... Read more
Bulldogs Win Opening Round in Tourney
The Milbank Area Bulldogs used high intensity to secure a 57-46 victory over Redfield-Doland Tuesday, February 27. The win came during the opening round of the Region 1A high school boys basketball tournament in Redfield. Milbank now travels to Sisseton Friday, March 2, to take on the No.1- seeded... Read more
Cagers Play Battle of the Bulldogs
The Milbank Area Bulldogs wrapped up their regular season with a 71-49 loss to the Madison Bulldogs. The traditional Battle of the Bulldogs was played Friday, February 23, on the road. Milbank trailed by just two points at 14-12 after one quarter of play. Things dramatically took a turn... Read more
Dawgs Succumb to Cardinals in Low Scoring Game
A low scoring game led to a 31-29 loss for the Milbank Bulldogs at the hands of the Deuel Cardinals Tuesday, January 30, in Clear Lake. The loss moves Milbank to a 7-8 season record. Both teams struggled offensively to make their shots fall. The teams were tied up... Read more
Dawgs Defeat EPJ in NEC/Dak 12 Clash
The Milbank Bulldogs defeated Elk-Point Jefferson 54-51 in the Northeast Conference/Dak 12 Conference Basketball Clash January 27, in Madison. Jonny Ash sparked the team with 18 points, three rebounds, one assist, and one steal. Jake Fox tallied eight points, eight rebounds, one assist, and one blocked shot. Jordan Riley... Read more
Bulldog Cagers Split with Minnesota Schools
The Milbank Bulldogs boys basketball team split games with their Minnesota opponents in two road games this week. The locals fell 76-62 to rival Ortonville, but came back to claim a 68-62 victory over the Morris Area Tigers. Milbank moved their record to 6-7 on the season. “I’m proud... Read more
Dawgs Earn Two Big Hoops Victories
The Milbank Bulldogs earned two big victories in high school boys basketball action this past weekend to improve their record to 5-6 on the season. The Bulldogs defeated Hamlin 52-46 Friday, January 19, before rolling past West Central 64-48 Saturday, January 20, with both games played in front of... Read more
Ash Hits Five Three-Pointers in First Quarter
The Milbank Area Bulldogs were plagued with turnovers leading to a 64-54 loss to the Britton-Hecla Braves in boys basketball action January 13, on the road. Senior Jonny Ash fired in five three-pointers in the first quarter and had 15 of the team’s 18 points, but Milbank held only... Read more