Osowski Takes a First at Candy Cane Swim Meet
Milbank Area Swimming December 29, 2021 0
Savanna Osowski, a Milbank Area Lions Swim Team (MALST) swimmer and senior at MHS, won first place in the 100-meter breaststroke at the Watertown Candy Cane Meet. The meet was held from December 10-12 and featured swimmers from across South Dakota, Minnesota, North Dakota, and Iowa. Osowski also placed second... Read more
Yamaura and Mathews Boost Team To Highest-Ever Opening Season Score
Milbank Area Gymnastics December 6, 2021 0
The Milbank Area gymnastics team opened their 2021-2022 season at the Sisseton-Wahpeton Triangular on November 30. Amber Fraasch, head coach of the Lady Bulldogs,says, “We were down one gymnast, but seniors Madison Mathews and Dani Yamaura decided to start their final season with rock-solid performances. Both hit all four... Read more
Bulldogs Wrestlers Split Wins at Madison Triangular
Milbank Area Wrestling December 3, 2021 0
The Milbank Bulldogs wrestling team traveled to Madison on December 2. The Bulldogs defeated Sioux Falls Jefferson 51-24 and took a loss from Madison at 45-30. Barrett Schneck, Maddox Hanson, and Landon Novy each brought home two wins. Milbank 51 vs. Sioux Falls Jefferson 24 106 lbs. Owen Fischer... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Receive End-of-Season Awards
Milbank Area Volleyball December 2, 2021 0
Nancy Hoeke, head coach of the Lady Bulldogs’ volleyball team, closed out Milbank’s 2021 season by presenting end-of-the-season awards.Rachel Schulte earned the Most Valuable Player Award. She was the team’s kill leader at 267, block leader at 38, and made the second highest number of digs at 289. She... Read more
Two Lady Bulldogs Named to 2021 All-Conference Volleyball Team
Milbank Area Volleyball November 30, 2021 0
Lady Bulldogs Hallie Schulte and Rachel Schulte were named to the 2021 Northeast Conference All-Conference Volleyball Team. Hallie, a 5′ 4″ libero, is the daughter of Ginny and Jeremy Tostenson and Calvin and Jena Schulte. She is a junior, three-year starter. Rachel, a 5 ‘6″ outside and middle hitter, is the daughter of Elizabeth... Read more
Five MHS Bulldogs Named to All-State Football Team
Milbank Area Football November 30, 2021 0
Marshall Voeltz, Jace Rufer, Connor Bender, Bennett Schwenn, and Karson Weber — all seniors from Milbank — were named to the 2021 South Dakota 11-A All-State High School Football Team. The selections were made by the South Dakota Football Coaches Association. The complete roster for 11A includes:QB: Nate Ricke (Sr), MadisonTE/FB/H BACK: Marshall Voeltz (Sr), Milbank; Jaden Witte (Sr),... Read more
Cross Country Team Announces End-of-the Season Awards
Milbank Area Cross Country November 22, 2021 0
The MHS cross country team and Coach Eric Townsend announced the team’s end-of-the-season awards for 2021. MOST VALUABLE RUNNER – BOYS—Nick BatchelorGIRLS—Ashlynn BatchelorMOST IMPROVED RUNNER BOYS—Bryan Meyer, James BatchelorGIRLS—Stella WendlandROOKIE OF THE YEAR BOYS—Payton BrownGIRLS—Leah MeyerPRIDE OF THE PAW BOYS—Nick Batchelor, Jack SandvigGIRLS—Maurina Street, Ashlynn BatchelorSENIOR AWARDS –Nick Batchelor, Cade... Read more
Milbank Football Team Welcome Home Celebration Set for Sunday
Milbank Area Football November 12, 2021 0
Everyone is welcome to attend the Welcome Home event for the MHS football team at the high school on Sunday, November 14, at 3 p.m. The hero’s welcome celebrates the Bulldogs after they were the runner-up in the 2021 South Dakota Class A Football Tournament at the DakotaDome on Friday. ... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Fight Their Way to Round Two of Regional Volleyball Tourney
Milbank Area Volleyball November 9, 2021 0
The Lady Bulldogs defeated the Lady Bearcats in the first round of Region 1 play of the 2021 SDHSAA Class A Volleyball Tournament on Tuesday, November 2. In the second round on November 4, Milbank fell just shy of Florence-Henry and did not advance to the SoDak 16. Milbank –... Read more
BULLDOGS HEADING TO STATE CHAMPIONSHIP After Clobbering Vermillion
Milbank Area Football November 6, 2021 0
The Milbank Bulldogs got their teeth in the Vermillion Tanagers and the feathers flew in a stunning 24-0 defeat in the football semi finals at the DakotaDome on Friday, November 5. With the win, Milbank earned the right to return to the Dome for the 11A state championship game on... Read more
