Local Hoopsters Featured in All-Star Games
Three local senior athletes from Milbank High School were featured in the Seventeenth Annual 2016 Pheasant Country All-Star Basketball Games Saturday, April 9, at Ben Reifel Gymnasium in Sisseton. Nolan Foss was a member of the Class A boys’ team and Mikayla Street and Shelby Hooth were part of... Read more
Bulldogs Endure Tough Conditions At Rezatto
The Milbank Bulldogs Boys’ Tennis Team battled tough weather conditions and top teams in the state during the Rezatto Invitational April 8-9, in Aberdeen. “These were the coldest windiest conditions for tennis the coaches at the event could recall,” said head coach Jim Dahl. “Even though we did not... Read more
Bulldog Netters Serve Up Season Victory
The Milbank Bulldogs boys tennis team started its 2016 season with a 6-3 victory over Pipestone, MN, Tuesday, April 5. Beautiful spring weather made for favorable conditions for both teams and fans. “I’m very pleased to open our season with a ‘W’,” stated Bulldog head tennis coach Jim Dahl.... Read more
Thue and Gauer Qualify for State Track
The Milbank High School track and field team started its season with a bang during the Whetstone Valley Invitational April 5, in Milbank. Freshman Taylor Thue and junior Tanner Gauer both secured a spot in the State Class A meet later this season with qualifying marks during the invitational.... Read more
Four Milbank Grapplers Capture State AAU Wrestling Title
Four youth from the Milbank Wrestling Booster Club were crowned State AAU Wrestling Champions during the state tournament April 2-3 in Aberdeen. Lawson Novy captured a state title in the tots division while Andrew Folk topped the field in his weight class in the bantam division. Eli Fischer and... Read more
The Milbank Ball Diamond Association (MBDA) will host its annual registration for the upcoming youth baseball and softball programs. Mandatory registration for players age four through 18 will take place Thursday, March 31, and Thursday, April 7, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Milbank Visitor Center community room.... Read more
Milbank Boys’ Tennis Team Believes This Season
The Milbank High School boys’ tennis team starts its 2016 season with the motto Believe To Achieve. Jim Dahl is in his twelfth season leading the team and has a 71-109 overall coaching record. He is 59-46 against Class A schools. He will be assisted by Abbey Trapp. Chris... Read more
MHS Track Season Starts
The Milbank High School track and field team kicked off its 2016 season with their first practice Monday, March 14. Eric Townsend heads into his sixth season as the Bulldog’s head coach. He will be assisted by Lane Lindquist (throws), Joe Frederiksen (jumps), and Ryan Conrad (sprints). Volunteer coaches... Read more
Mielitz and Ash Named To All-Conference Team
Two Milbank Area basketball players were named to the All-Northeast Conference high school basketball team. Junior Caryssa Mielitz and sophomore Jonny Ash were selected for the team, after completing the 2015-2016 season. Mielitz was named to the second team. She is a three-year starter for the Lady Bulldogs and... Read more
Bulldog Grapplers Earn Season-End Awards
The Milbank High School wrestling team wrapped up its season with an awards potluck Tuesday, March 15, in the high school lunchroom. Head coach, Jeremy Tostenson, presented the awards. Tostenson described eighth grader Eli Fischer as a “firecracker who started off the lineup each night.” Fischer won the Rookie... Read more