The Milbank Area Lions Swim Team dove into their summer season at the Watertown Invitational on Saturday, June 2. Eighteen new MALST records were set, 21 swimmers brought home first-place finishes, and nine swimmers qualified for a state event. Elijah Fraasch broke Alex Defea’s 2007 records in the 50-meter freestyle... Read more
Four MALST swimmers, Elijah Fraasch, William Karels, Savanna Osowski, and Amaya Street attended their first short-course winter state championship. The meet was held March 2 and March 3 in Pierre. Coach Jodi Street said, “We had a great season and participating at this level was a great way for... Read more
Karels and Street Excel at Watertown Swim Meet
Milbank Area Swimming February 22, 2018 0
William Karels and Amaya Street earned personal best and state qualifying times at the Watertown Qualifying Swim Meet February 17-18. According to their coach, Jodi Street. “Both swimmers also had a significant time cut in an event they hadn’t competed in since December.” The two-day meet was their final... Read more
MALST Swimmers Excel at Watertown Meet
Milbank Area Swimming January 17, 2018 0
Four members of the Milbank Area Lions Swim Team excelled during the Watertown Optimist High Point Meet Saturday and Sunday, January 13-14. High point medals were awarded to the top eight swimmers in each age group. Amaya Street captured first place high point in the girls 13-14 age group... Read more
Swimmers Place at Aberdeen High Point Meet
Milbank Area Swimming January 9, 2018 0
Two swimmers from the Milbank Area Lions Swim Team earned a top six finish in the high point standings during the Aberdeen High Point Meet at the Aberdeen YMCA Saturday and Sunday, January 6-7. Max Kuecker finished fourth in the boys 13-14 age group with 123 points. He brought... Read more
MALST Competes at Winter Invitational
Milbank Area Swimming December 18, 2017 0
The Milbank Area Lions Swim Team faced new competition during the Sioux Falls Swim Team Winter Invitational December 15 – December 17. MALST faced 16 teams in the three-day meet. “There were quite a few teams we have never matched up with, so it was good for us to... Read more
MALST Swimmers Slash Times
Milbank Area Swimming December 13, 2017 0
Swimmers from the Milbank Area Lions Swim Team (MALST) slashed times and earned personal bests during the Watertown Candy Cane Meet last weekend, December 8-10. “Competition was tough, but we held our own and swam some personal best times,” said MALST Head Coach Jodi Street. “We’ve had a couple... Read more
MALST Swimmers Kick Off First Winter Season
Milbank Area Swimming November 20, 2017 0
The Milbank Area Lions Swim Team swimmers kicked off their first winter season at the Brookings Invitational meet November 10-12. “The competition was good for us to see where we were sitting with other teams,” stated Coach Jodi Street. Milbank competed against seven other year-round teams including Sioux Falls,... Read more
MALST Swimmers Earn Awards
Milbank Area Swimming August 23, 2017 0
The Milbank Area Lions Swim Team wrapped up its 2017 season with an awards banquet Sunday, August 20, at the Milbank Visitor Center. Season-end awards were given. Champion Swimmers were Amaya Street, first; Carter Gloe, second; and Aubrey Fraash, third. This award recognizes swimmers who were dedicated to the... Read more
MALST Wins Third at State Meet
Milbank Area Swimming August 10, 2017 0
The Milbank Area Lions Swim Team took third place at the 2017 South Dakota Long Course Seasonal State Championship meet. The meet was held in Huron August 4-6. MALST head coach Jodi Street said, “Our swimmers captured seven out of the 14 first place high point trophy honors.” The... Read more
