James Batchelor and Payton Brown Place in Top 10 at Lennox
Milbank Area Cross Country October 4, 2022 0
The varsity boys’ cross country team finished in third place and the varsity girls’ team placed seventh at the Lennox Invitational, although each of the teams was missing one of their key runners due to an injury. Individually, Payton Brown and James Batchelor placed in the top 10 of the 84 contenders. Brown... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Salute Parents With a Win
Milbank Area Volleyball October 4, 2022 0
The Lady Bulldogs’ volleyball team used Parents Night on September 29, as an opportunity to showcase their skills. Milbank soundly defeated Britton-Hecla 3-0. Set scores were 25-10, 25-15, and 25-21.Nancy Hoeke, head coach for MHS, said, “This was our senior-parents’ night. We celebrated and recognized our seniors.” Senior players... Read more
Abbey Trapp, head coach of the Lady Bulldogs tennis team, reports the MHS team is having great success at South Dakota’s 2022 Class A State Tennis Tournament. Hope Karels, Amelia Pederson, and Ashlynn Lamp survived the first round of play today and will enter the second day of competition... Read more
Batchelor, Brown, and Bulldogs Take 2nd at Border Battle
Milbank Area Track and Field September 29, 2022 0
The 2022 Border Battle held on Saturday, September 24, might sound like just another cross country meet, but it was a big deal. It was the first time over 1000 athletes from across North and South Dakota, Minnesota, and Manitoba, Canada, converged on Grand Forks to crown the most... Read more
Riley Overby Leads Lady Bulldogs Against Redfield
Milbank Area Volleyball September 27, 2022 0
The Lady Bulldogs met the Lady Pheasants on the volleyball court in Redfield on Thursday, September 22. Milbank took the loss at 2-3 despite their stellar serving. The Lady Bulldogs hit 91 of 96 serving with 12 aces to attain a 95 percent average. Individually, Rylie Overby led the team at 17... Read more
Three MHS Golfers Headed to State
Milbank Area Golf September 27, 2022 0
It was an exciting day on the golf course at the Region 1A tournament in Aberdeen on Monday, September 26. Milbank teammates Owen Fischer, Jonathan DeBoer, and Joshua Keeton each qualified for the state tournament. The Bulldogs as a team put up their best score of the year to earn... Read more
Bulldogs Battle with Dell Rapids
Milbank Area Football September 27, 2022 0
The Bulldogs traveled to Dell Rapids on Friday, September 23, to square off with the No. 2-rated Quarriers. The Dawgs took the loss 6-37. Milbank’s six points were scored by quarterback Garrett Mertens in the fourth quarter. Mertens ran the ball into the end zone for the touchdown. The... Read more
Sammy Femling Ties for 6th at Sisseton Invitational
Milbank Area Golf September 26, 2022 0
Sammy Femling fired in an 88 to tie for sixth place during the Sisseton Invitational at Valley View Golf Course on Thursday, September 22. Owen Fischer and Jonathan DeBoer each shot a 91 to land in a five-way tie for 11th place. As a team, the Bulldogs ended up... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Bounce Back in Sanford Pentagon Tournament
Milbank Area Volleyball September 26, 2022 0
Things moved fast at the 34-team volleyball tournament at the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls on Saturday, September 24. The annual tournament crowned champions in four divisions. Nancy Hoeke, head coach for the Lady Bulldogs, said, “Going 3-1, it was a very good day. It was a difficult schedule,... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Play Hard At Sioux Valley
Milbank Area Volleyball September 22, 2022 0
The Lady Bulldogs varsity team took on a tough Sioux Valley team (9-4) on Tuesday, September 20, at the Cossack Center in Volga. Milbank struggled in each set, but posted scores of 18-25, 14-25, and 20-25. Nancy Hoeke, head coach for MHS, said, “Sioux Valley has so many weapons they... Read more
