Yamaura Named NEC Beam Champion
Milbank Area Gymnastics February 4, 2020 0
Dani Yamaura, a sophomore at MHS, was crowned a Northeast Conference champion on the balance beam at the NEC/Deuel Invitational in Clear Lake on Saturday, February 1. Yamaura was part of a three-way tie with a score of 8.70. “This is quite an accomplishment, especially when competing against the... Read more
After Six Years Jena Schulte Resigns From Coaching Milbank Middle School Gymnastics
Milbank Area Gymnastics January 30, 2020 0
Jena Schulte has resigned her position as the middle school gymnastics coach for the Milbank School District. Schulte says, “It’s a very special sport that takes a lot of effort, mental focus, and strength. I love the sport and the athletes I have worked with.” Schulte was an all-around... Read more
Milbank Gymnasts Post Season-High Score at Watertown
Milbank Area Gymnastics January 29, 2020 0
The Milbank gymnastics team posted their highest team score of the season and the second highest in MHS school history on Saturday, January 25, at the Watertown Invitational. The locals placed sixth out of 10 teams with a total score of 132.525. The highest team score stands at 134.325... Read more
Lady Bulldog Gymnasts Take Second at Hendricks Meet
Milbank Area Gymnastics January 29, 2020 0
The Lady Bulldogs finished second in a triangular meet in Hendricks, Minnesota, on Monday, January 27. Milbank finished with a team score of 128.25. Hendricks-Estelline took first with 133.70, and Sisseton was third at 110.40. “We added this meet due to the cancellation of the Madison Invitational,” explained Milbank’s... Read more
Milbank Gymnasts Win First at Home Meet
Milbank Area Gymnastics January 10, 2020 0
The Lady Bulldogs gymnastics team vaulted into first place in their home quadrangular on January 7 at the Milbank Armory. Milbank took the win with a team score of 124.75. Morris Area finished in second place with 118.65 points. Wahpeton-Breckenridge was third with 118.55, and RTR finished fourth with... Read more
Milbank Gymnasts Win Home Invitational
Milbank Area Gymnastics January 2, 2020 0
The Lady Bulldogs gymnastics team took first place at the lone home meet of their season on December 21 at the Milbank Armory. Milbank topped the field with a team score of 129.85. “This was our best showing this season and in front of our home crowd,” said head... Read more
Milbank Takes Seventh at Hub City Gymnastics Meet
Milbank Area Gymnastics December 19, 2019 0
The Lady Bulldogs captured seventh place at the Hub City Invitational meet in Aberdeen on Saturday, December 14. “This was one of our largest meets of the year,” said Milbank’s head coach, Amber Fraasch. The meet included 14 teams – 11 Class AA teams and three Class A teams.... Read more
Milbank Gymnasts Take Fifth at Fargo Invitational
Milbank Area Gymnastics December 12, 2019 0
Milbank Area gymnasts took fifth place at the Fargo Invitational on December 6. This was a new meet on the team’s schedule, and according to Milbank’s head coach, Amber Fraasch, “Each state has mainly the same competitive rules, but the format can vary. It was a long night,” she... Read more
Milbank Gymnasts Win Opening Meet
Milbank Area Gymnastics December 4, 2019 0
The Milbank Area gymnastics team won their opening meet of the season with 127.25 points at the Sisseton Triangular on Monday, December 2. Head coach Amber Fraasch said, “Our goal was to score between 127 and 128 points, and we accomplished that.” Maddie Gustafson, Greta Snaza, and Dani Yamaura... Read more
Gymnasts Positioned For a Successful Season
Milbank Area Gymnastics December 2, 2019 0
The Lady Bulldogs gymnastics team has a strong and experienced lineup to start their 2019 season. Head coach Amber Fraasch is in her fifth season. Seniors Maddie Gustafson, Lindsey Hartman, and Tori Hooth will lead the squad. Gustafson is a four-year varsity member who has found success in the... Read more
