Lady Bulldogs Split in Volleyball Matches
The Lady Bulldogs volleyball team hosted the Deuel Cardinals August 29. Milbank cruised to a 3-0 victory with sets at 25-19, 25-10 and 25-17. Senior Molly Rick led the team with 14 kills on 24-28 hitting, two aces on 11-13 serving, and 14 digs. Sophomore Jaecy Engebretson followed with... Read more
Lady Bulldog Volleyball Team Resets
The Lady Bulldogs volleyball team hosts Deuel in their season opener Tuesday, August 29, at the Milbank Armory. The C and JV game begin at 6 p.m. Varsity follows. Leading the team, are returning senior starters Molly Rick and Maty Lightfield. Juniors Gabbi Cummins and Jaden Hoeke both return,... Read more
Lady Bulldog Volleyball Team to Begin Practice
The MHS Lady Bulldogs volleyball season gets underway Thursday, August 10. The first practice begins at 9 a.m. Head coach is Nancy Hoeke. Practice Schedule for Athletes in Grades 9 through 12 (Players will be notified of changes.): Wednesday, August 9 – ImPACT testing for grades 9 and 11... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Presented With Season End Volleyball Awards
The Milbank Area Lady Bulldogs celebrated another stellar high school volleyball season with an awards ceremony over Christmas vacation. Several awards were given by head coach Nancy Hoeke. Four seniors were presented plaques to commemorate their achievements. Caryssa Mielitz was named co-most valuable player and co-team captain. She led... Read more
Three Lady Bulldogs Named to All-NEC Volleyball Team
Three Milbank Area Lady Bulldogs were named to the All-Northeast Conference volleyball team. Receiving the honor were seniors Caryssa Mielitz and Mikaela Hoeke and junior Molly Rick. They join players from the conference including: Megan Streier, Aberdeen Roncalli; Laken Olson, Britton-Hecla; Abbie Bratland, Clark-Willow Lake; Audrey Wanner and Gia... Read more
Mikaela Hoeke Earns State Volleyball Honor
Senior setter for the Milbank Area Lady Bulldogs, Mikaela Hoeke, was named to the 2016 Class A All-Tournament team. Hoeke was selected after the conclusion of the state tournament in Watertown November 17 through November 19. Mikaela is a three-year starter for the Lady Bulldogs and has filled the... Read more
Lady Bulldogs End State Volleyball On a Win
The Lady Bulldogs finished the State Class A high school volleyball tournament with a 3-0 victory over Mobridge-Pollock today in Watertown. The win secured a seventh place finish in the tournament. Milbank Area completed the 2016 season with a 20-8 record. In the first set, the Lady Bulldogs trailed... Read more
State Volleyball – Lady Bulldogs Shutout By Sioux Falls Christian
The Milbank Area Lady Bulldogs suffered a 3-0 loss to number two seeded Sioux Falls Christian in the consolation semi-finals of the State Class A high school volleyball tournament Friday, November 18. After the heartbreaking loss Thursday, the Lady Bulldogs were unable to pull together and collect a win... Read more
State Volleyball Continues Despite Winter Weather
According to officials of the State Class A volleyball tournament in Watertown, all games scheduled for today will be played as scheduled. Milbank Area will take on Sioux Falls Christian in the second game of the afternoon session today, Friday, November 18, at 1:45 p.m. Keep up with The... Read more
State Volleyball: Lady Bulldogs Suffer Loss To Bon Homme
The Milbank Area Lady Bulldogs battled for five sets but suffered a heartbreaking 3-2 loss to Bon Homme in the opening round of the State Class A high school volleyball tournament in Watertown Thursday, November 17. In the most evenly matched contest of the entire season, both teams played... Read more