Bulldog Boys Golf Tees Off Season
The Milbank High School boys golf team started its season with a fourth place finish at the Sioux Valley Invitational in Volga Monday, August 14. Milbank finished its opening round with a team score of 387. Aberdeen Roncalli won the event with a 309. Sioux Valley came in second... Read more
Meet Adolph Shepardson the New MHS Athletic Director
The Valley Express recently sat down to get acquainted with Adolph Shepardson, the new athletic director for the Milbank School District. VE: Why did you pursue the position as AD for Milbank? Adolph Shepardson: I’ve had an AD degree for over 10 years, but this is the first time I... Read more
MALST Wins Third at State Meet
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
Teeners Take Fifth at State Tourney
The Milbank VFW Teener baseball team took fifth place during the South Dakota State 16U Class A Baseball Tournament August 4, through August 6, in Beresford. Milbank earned the consolation championship title with a 5-4 victory over Madison- White on Sunday. Milbank Teener Coach Travis Lester attributed the win... Read more
Bulldog Boys Golf Team Starts Practice August 7
The Milbank boys golf team, under the direction of Mark Keeton, starts its 2017 season Monday, August 7. The first day of practice begins at 10 a.m. at Pine Hills Golf Course. Milbank begins competition Monday, August 14, at 10 a.m. at Sioux Valley. The Dawgs’ only home meet,... Read more
Bulldog Football Practice Starts August 10
The Milbank Area Bulldog football team begins practice Thursday, August 10. Coach Jeremy Tostenson reminds all athletes they must complete physical and physical update requirements prior to the first day of practice. The first day starts with ImPACT testing for grades nine and eleven at 8 a.m. Equipment and... Read more
Girls Tennis Begins Practice
The Milbank Area girls tennis team starts its 2017 season Wednesday, August 9, under the direction of Head Coach Jim Dahl. The first practice is August 10, and runs from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. for athletes in grades 7-12. Practice Schedule: Thursday, August 10 – 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.... Read more
VFW Teeners Punch Ticket to State Tourney
The Milbank VFW Teener baseball team punched their ticket to the State 15-16 VFW tournament. They placed second in the 16U Northeast Region tournament July 26-28, at Legion Field in Milbank. The state tournament will be played in Beresford August 4-6. Milbank faces Wagner at noon on Friday, August... Read more
Lady Bulldog Volleyball Team to Begin Practice
The MHS Lady Bulldogs volleyball season gets underway Thursday, August 10. The first practice begins at 9 a.m. Head coach is Nancy Hoeke. Practice Schedule for Athletes in Grades 9 through 12 (Players will be notified of changes.): Wednesday, August 9 – ImPACT testing for grades 9 and 11... Read more
Firechiefs Head to State Tourney
The Milbank Firechiefs secured a spot in the 2017 South Dakota Class B State Amateur Baseball Tournament as representative #1 from District 1. The Chiefs will face Freeman in the opening round of the tournament Thursday, August 3, at 5:30 p.m. in Mitchell. The 32-team tournament begins Wednesday, August... Read more