Lady Bulldogs Struggle to Find Their Groove
Milbank Area Volleyball September 6, 2020 0
The Lady Bulldogs are struggling to get into their groove. Their volleyball season record now stands at 0-4 after losses to Sisseton and Waverly-South Shore this past week. “We have several girls with little to no varsity experience and we are working with different rotations and substitutions to see what... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Struggle to Get the Job Done
Milbank Area Volleyball September 3, 2020 0
The Lady Bulldogs suffered a pushback during a Northeast Conference volleyball match at Deuel on Tuesday, September 1. Milbank held solid leads in all three sets, only to find themselves on the losing end with scores of 26-28, 22-25, and 22-25. “Definitely not a good feeling,” said the Lady... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Lose Volleyball Opener to Webster
Milbank Area Volleyball September 1, 2020 0
The Lady Bulldogs volleyball team started their 2020 season in Webster on Thursday, August 27. The tightly-contested match ended with a 3-0 road loss for Milbank. Milbank got out to an early lead in the opening set, but eventually fell 21-25. In the second set, the Lady Bulldogs also suffered... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Pumped for 2020 Volleyball Season
Milbank Area Volleyball August 26, 2020 0
The Lady Bulldogs are preparing for their 2020 volleyball season and the 20th season with Nancy Hoeke as their head coach. Hoeke is assisted by Kelli Hoff, who begins her fourth year as a coach for Milbank and Nicole Berg who is starting season two. Seniors —Madi Thue, Jessica Van Peursem,... Read more
Who’s That Bulldog??? Tracy Pillatzki
Milbank Area Volleyball December 11, 2019 0
Who’s that Bulldog? It’s MHS senior and Lady Bulldog Tracy Pillatzki. Tracy says, “I feel like I’m happy all of the time. That’s my personality, but it comes out more on the volleyball court. I love being out there and cheering everyone on.” Tracy has been wearing a Milbank... Read more
Engebretson Signs to Play College Volleyball for the Saints
Milbank Area Volleyball December 9, 2019 0
Jaecy Engebretson, a member of the MHS volleyball team, submitted a National Letter of Intent to attend Presentation College in Aberdeen and play volleyball next year. Engebretson signed the letter on December 2 as her family and coaches looked on. Engebretson is a four-year starter for the Lady Bulldogs.... Read more
Jaecy Engebretson Named to All-Conference Volleyball Team
Milbank Area Volleyball December 4, 2019 0
Jaecy Engebretson, a senior at Milbank High School, was named to the Northeast Conference All-Conference Volleyball Team following the completion of the 2019 high school season. Other players named to the all-conference team include: Aberdeen Roncalli – Mariah Winegar, Madelyn Bragg, and Madelyn Martin; Clark-Willow Lake – Erica Juntunen;... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Volleyball Team Announces Awards
Milbank Area Volleyball November 25, 2019 0
The Lady Bulldogs volleyball team completed its season with an awards potluck on Tuesday, November 19. Awards were given based on team members’ votes, coaches’ selections, and statistics compiled from the season. Two new awards were presented to all three teams – the C team, Junior Varsity, and Varsity.... Read more
Jaecy Engebretson Passes Volleyball Milestone – 1,000 Career Kills
Milbank Area Volleyball November 12, 2019 0
Jaecy Engebretson, an outside hitter on the MHS volleyball team, achieved a feat not many do in their high school volleyball careers when she reached 1000 kills during the opening round of the Region 1A volleyball tournament in Webster on November 5. “This feels absolutely amazing, and it means... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Succumb to Groton Area Tigers
Milbank Area Volleyball November 11, 2019 0
The Milbank Lady Bulldogs ended the 2019 volleyball season with a 3-0 loss to the number 2 seeded, Groton Area Tigers, in the second round of Region 1A volleyball action Thursday, November 7, in Groton. Milbank finished the season with a 11-19 overall record. Milbank got out to a... Read more
