Milbank Varsity Goes Down in Battle of the Bulldogs – JV Wins
Milbank Area Volleyball October 17, 2022 0
Milbank hosted Madison in volleyball for the 2022 Battle of the Bulldogs. The Milbank varsity team suffered the loss at 3-0. Set scores were 17-25, 21-25, and 22-25. Coach Nancy Hoeke commented, “We need to play teams like Madison that really challenge our level of play. It exposes our... Read more
Milbank Volleyball Team Triumphs With First Win Over Groton Since 2016
Milbank Area Volleyball October 11, 2022 0
A “W” is always great, but the Lady Bulldogs’ volleyball win against Groton on October 6 tasted extra sweet because it was a long time coming. Nancy Hoeke, head coach of Milbank, said, “We’ve lost to Groton the last nine times we’ve played. Our last win against them was... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Volleyball Team Falls to Deubrook
Milbank Area Volleyball October 10, 2022 0
Milbank suffered a 3-0 loss to Deubrook on Tuesday, October 4, in White. Set scores were 17-25, 18-25, and 17-25. Nancy Hoeke, head coach for MHS, commented, “Everything seemed to be off except our serving. We served 94 percent. We only missed three serves. But, there wasn’t any flow to... Read more
Coach Hoeke Racks Up 400 Wins
Milbank Area Volleyball October 6, 2022 0
Most people celebrate the Big 4-0! Nancy Hoeke, head volleyball coach for the Milbank Lady Bulldogs, just hit the Big 400. Hoeke entered her 400th win into the books at the conclusion of the Pentagon Tournament in Sioux Falls on Saturday, September 24. “It’s a fun milestone,” she says. “At... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Volleyball Team Falls to Deubrook
Milbank Area Volleyball October 6, 2022 0
Milbank suffered a 3-0 loss to Deubrook on Tuesday, October 4, in White. Set scores were 17-25, 18-25, and 17-25. Nancy Hoeke, head coach for MHS, commented, “Everything seemed to be off except our serving. We served 94 percent. We only missed three serves. But, there wasn’t any flow to... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Salute Parents With a Win
Milbank Area Volleyball October 4, 2022 0
The Lady Bulldogs’ volleyball team used Parents Night on September 29, as an opportunity to showcase their skills. Milbank soundly defeated Britton-Hecla 3-0. Set scores were 25-10, 25-15, and 25-21.Nancy Hoeke, head coach for MHS, said, “This was our senior-parents’ night. We celebrated and recognized our seniors.” Senior players... Read more
Riley Overby Leads Lady Bulldogs Against Redfield
Milbank Area Volleyball September 27, 2022 0
The Lady Bulldogs met the Lady Pheasants on the volleyball court in Redfield on Thursday, September 22. Milbank took the loss at 2-3 despite their stellar serving. The Lady Bulldogs hit 91 of 96 serving with 12 aces to attain a 95 percent average. Individually, Rylie Overby led the team at 17... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Bounce Back in Sanford Pentagon Tournament
Milbank Area Volleyball September 26, 2022 0
Things moved fast at the 34-team volleyball tournament at the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls on Saturday, September 24. The annual tournament crowned champions in four divisions. Nancy Hoeke, head coach for the Lady Bulldogs, said, “Going 3-1, it was a very good day. It was a difficult schedule,... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Play Hard At Sioux Valley
Milbank Area Volleyball September 22, 2022 0
The Lady Bulldogs varsity team took on a tough Sioux Valley team (9-4) on Tuesday, September 20, at the Cossack Center in Volga. Milbank struggled in each set, but posted scores of 18-25, 14-25, and 20-25. Nancy Hoeke, head coach for MHS, said, “Sioux Valley has so many weapons they... Read more
Volleyball Team Takes Second at Ipswich Tourney
Milbank Area Volleyball September 20, 2022 0
The Lady Bulldogs varsity volleyball team was the runner-up in the Ipswich Tournament on Saturday, September 17. Milbank won all three of their matches in pool play, but lost 2-0 in the championship match against Kimball-White Lake. Rachel Schulte and Addisyn Krause were chosen as All-Tournament Player recipients by... Read more
