Coach Hoeke Previews Volleyball Season Before First Match on Thursday
Milbank Area Volleyball August 23, 2023 0
The Lady Bulldogs volleyball team goes out on the road for their first match this Thursday, August 24, at Sisseton. Milbank’s roster features seven returning letter winners, including four starters. Nancy Hoeke, who is embarking on her 23rd year coaching Milbank, calls this, “a good base to build on.”... Read more
Pederson Places Third at Madison Tennis Tourney
Milbank Area Tennis August 22, 2023 0
Lady Bulldog Amelia Pederson placed third at the Madison Invitational Tennis Tournament held Friday and Saturday, August 18-19. Pederson, playing at No. 4, posted wins against St. Thomas More and Spearfish. Hope Karels, at No. 1, collected a win against Madison to take sixth place. Ashlynn Lamp was defeated 0-3.... Read more
Sophomore Jonathan DeBoer carded a 78 to claim third place for the Bulldogs in the annual POET Invitational Golf Tournament hosted at Whetstone Creek Golf Course on Thursday, August 17. Jonathan Lake of Watertown earned the medalist honors at 73. Brevin Fliehs of Groton took second at 76. Joshua... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Square Off in Tennis Triangular
Milbank Area Tennis August 17, 2023 0
The Lady Bulldogs varsity tennis team hosted a triangular with Huron and Sioux Falls Christian at Cantine Courts on Tuesday, August 15. Huron, now 6-2, defeated Milbank 9-0. Sioux Falls Christian, now 3-0, also took the win at 9-0. Milbank 0 vs. Huron 9In the morning match against the... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Tennis Season in Full Swing
Milbank Area Tennis August 15, 2023 0
The Lady Bulldogs tennis team has been battling the heat along with some tough opponents in early season action. Milbank traveled to Harrisburg on Saturday, August 12, to take on Lennox and Harrisburg. Milbank 2 vs. Lennox 7 In their match against Lennox, senior Hope Karels, at No. 1,... Read more
The Milbank Firechiefs and the Lennox Only One Alpacas kicked off South Dakota’s 2023 Amateur State B Tournament in the first game at Cadwell Park in Mitchell on Wednesday, August 2. The Alpacas clipped the Firechiefs 12-3 to advance to the second round. The loss ended the Firechiefs’ season.... Read more
The Milbank Firechiefs join 31 teams in a quest for the crown at the 2023 South Dakota Class B State Amateur Baseball Tournament. (See results below from their district games.) On Sunday, officials announced the Firechiefs will play the leadoff game against Lennox Only One on Wednesday, August 2,... Read more
Coach Eric Townsend, head coach of the Milbank Bulldogs cross country team, reminds runners that fall is just around the corner. Townsend says, “I hope everyone has had a great summer and is ready for a great 2023 season! It is hard to believe, but we are about one week... Read more
The Milbank 14U Junior Teeners traveled south to Elk Point for the 2023 VFW 14U State Tournament last weekend, July 21-23. Milbank went into the tourney as Region 3A champions. They clinched the title this year for the first time since 2015. It was also the first time Milbank punched their... Read more
Post 9 Rumbles at Regions
Milbank Area Baseball July 21, 2023 0
The American Legion Post 9 baseball team rumbled with three rivals this week during Regions. In the tournament hosted by Ortonville, Milbank beat Sisseton in the first round 5-4, lost to Castlewood 13-8, and fell to Webster 9-7. In game one, Milbank squared off with Sisseton Post 50. Post... Read more
