Swimmers Raise Money at Annual Lap-A-Thon
The Milbank Area Lions Swim Team held its annual Lap-A-Thon fundraiser June 29, at Unity Square. Each swim team member sought pledges at a flat donation rate or for each lap. Swimmers had exactly two hours to complete the task. Those who met the highest goal of 220 laps... Read more
Young Swimmers Break Records at Webster
Thirty-two swimmers from the Milbank Area Lions Swim Team competed at the Webster 12-and-Under Fun Meet on June 26. Ten State A qualifying events were clocked by Carter Gloe, Jacob Overby, Hallie Schulte, Liam Street, and Rylie Overby. Five MALST team records fell. Joseph Schulte broke Carter Gloe’s 2017... Read more
Milbank Swimmers Battle Cold at Britton Meet
The Milbank Area Lions Swim Team battled cold and wind during the Britton Swim Meet, June 24. Despite the weather, they broke team records, set state qualifying marks, and earned 19 first place finishes. “This was by far the coldest meet I have been to in the last six... Read more
MALST Swimmers Break Records at Brookings
Several team records were broken by swimmers from the Milbank Area Lions Swim Team (MALST). The new records were set during the Brookings High Point meet June 9-11. Carter Gloe broke the 2007 record held by Mark Van Dover in the boys 9-10 50 backstroke. He also broke the... Read more
Milbank Swimmers Excel at Watertown Meet
Thirty-nine swimmers from the Milbank Area Lions Swim Team (MALST) took part in the Watertown Swim Meet at the new Prairie Lakes Wellness Center on June 3. The Sealions posted 12 state-qualifying events. Amaya Street, Presley Peschong, Liam Street, Aubrey Fraasch, and Carter Gloe added to their state events.... Read more
Milbank Swimmers Kick Off Season with High Marks
The Milbank Area Lions Swim Team kicked off its season with their lone home meet Friday and Saturday, May 26-27, at Unity Square. Fifty-four local swimmers posted high marks, cut time, earned South Dakota state qualifying times and broke team records during the meet. “It’s always great to work... Read more
Milbank Swim Team Gets Season Underway
The 63-member Milbank Area Lions Swim Team starts its season with its only home meet Friday and Saturday, May 26 and 27, at Unity Square. The meet begins at 6:45 p.m. Friday. It continues Saturday morning at 9 a.m. MALST Head Coach Jodi Street is in her second year... Read more
MALST Swimmers Wrap Up Season With Awards Banquet
Swimmers and their families gathered Sunday for a season-end awards potluck in celebration of a successful 2016 season for the Milbank Area Lions Swim Team. Earning the top Champion Swimmer Award was Maurina Street, first; Clare Van Dover, second, and William Karels, third. This award goes to swimmers who... Read more
MALST Captures Third Place At Seasonal Championship
The Milbank Area Lions Swim Team captured third place to end the season at the South Dakota Long Course Seasonal Championship meet in Huron. Webster claimed the team title with Chamberlain finishing second. “Our team goal going into this meet was to bring home a trophy again,” stated Milbank head... Read more
Maurina Street Swimmer of the Meet at State
Milbank Area Lions Swim Team had nine swimmers compete at the South Dakota Long Course State A Championship Meet in Rapid City. MALST head coach Jodi Street said, “The State A’s is a tough meet – year-round competition, large swim teams, and long days. Milbank performed well despite storms... Read more