MALST Wins High Point Trophy at Webster
Milbank Area Swimming June 29, 2021 0
Jodi Street, head swim coach for the Milbank Sea Lions (MALST), says, “We brought home the high point trophy from the Webster High Point Meet despite cold and rainy conditions. She explained, “The backstroke is the most challenging in rainy conditions, and it’s something indoor swimmers never practice. So, it challenges... Read more
The Milbank Area Sea Lions hosted their 40th Annual Milbank Invitational on June 18-19 at Unity Health and Fitness. According to head coach, Jodi Street, Milbank swam 37 state-qualifying swims and broke 12 MALST records. Records were set by: TyLynn Wellnitz in the 50-meter backstroke, 100-meter freestyle, and 200-meter freestyle; Bailee... Read more
Johnson and Korth Awarded Swimmer of the Meet Awards in Watertown
Milbank Area Swimming June 16, 2021 0
The Milbank Area Swim Team (MALST) took 29 Sea Lions to compete in the Watertown swim meet at the Prairie Lakes Wellness Center on June 12-13. Two Milbank swimmers were chosen for the Swimmer of the Meet awards. Laura Johnson was selected as the Swimmer of the Meet for the 11-and-over group. MALST head coach,... Read more
Sixteen Milbank Sea Lions competed in the BSC Summer Invitational during the weekend of June 4-6. It was their first long course meet in two years.Jodi Street, coach for the Milbank Area Lions Swim Team, said, “It was great to be back on deck for long course season and see where... Read more
Three Milbank Sealion swimmers qualified to swim at the 2021 Short Course State Championship Meet held at Midco Aquatic Center in Sioux Falls. The meet brought together 18 teams of 13-and-over swimmers from across the state. Sioux Falls captured the championship title. MHS senior Amaya Street compiled 102.5 points for... Read more
Milbank Swimmers Float to Top at Watertown Qualifying Meet
Milbank Area Swimming February 21, 2021 0
The Milbank Sealions took to the pool on Friday, February 12, for a three-day qualifying meet in Watertown to finish their regular season competition. “This meet brought together 19 teams from across the state along with multiple teams from Iowa, North Dakota, and Minnesota,” said Milbank’s head coach Jodi Street.... Read more
Schuneman, Osowski, and Street Set New MALST Winter Swim Records
Milbank Area Swimming January 17, 2021 0
Avery Schuneman and William Karels swam in their first meet in a year at the Watertown Optimists High Point Meet on Saturday, January 9, and Sunday, January 10. ‘It was great to see them competing again,” said coach Jodi Street. Schuneman cut time in every event and set a new MALST winter... Read more
Osowski Sets New Winter Swim Record at Winter Championships
Local NewsMilbank Area Swimming December 21, 2020 0
Savanna Osowski set a MALST winter swim record in the 100-meter butterfly event during the 18 & Under USA Swimming Winter Championships held in Sioux Falls from December 11-13. She also earned a significant time cut in the 50-meter freestyle. Amaya Street also qualified for the meet. She captured second-place finishes in... Read more
The Milbank Area Lions Swim Team (MALST) will begin summer swim team practice on Wednesday, June 17 at Unity Square. Coach Jodi Street says, “Unfortunately due to guidelines and restrictions we had to cut the 10-and-under age group this season to maintain social distancing during practice.” MALST will run... Read more
Elijah Fraasch, MHS senior and member of the Watertown Area Swim Club, attained sectional-qualifying times in the 50-meter and 100-meter freestyle events during the 2020 South Dakota State Swimming Championships in Watertown held February 27 through March 1. His times earned him a spot in the SPEEDO Sectionals at... Read more
