Volleyball Bounces Back Against Britton-Hecla
Milbank Area Volleyball October 15, 2018 0
The Milbank Volleyball team won three out of four sets on Thursday, October 11, when Britton-Hecla came to visit. Set scores were 25-12, 25-15, 22-25, and 25-13. Coach Nancy Hoeke said, “In three of the sets we played pretty well and controlled those sets. Britton-Hecla wasn’t pushing us too... Read more
If you’ve only seen Nick Batchelor running, you probably didn’t get a very good look. He likely went by too quickly. Batchelor, a freshman, has been chewing up school records and earning top placements in running events since he was in seventh grade. So, what’s it like to be... Read more
The Milbank School District Board of Education met in regular session on Monday, October 8. Site selection, including soil sampling, is the next step in the project to build a new elementary school in Milbank to replace Koch School The board set Monday, October 29, as the date for... Read more
First Time Both Cross Country Teams Win NEC Titles Since 1997
Milbank Area Cross Country October 10, 2018 0
The MHS cross country teams ran away with both first place titles at the Northeast Conference Meet in Webster on October 4. Coach Eric Townsend said, “The boys’ team was crowned NEC champs for the first time since 2011. The girls’ team won the NEC title for the third... Read more
Essington Wins Singles Consolation Title – Team Brings Home 15th Place
Milbank Area Tennis October 10, 2018 0
The Lady Bulldog Tennis Team competed in the 2018 South Dakota State Tennis Tournament in Rapid City on October 3, 4, and 5. After rescheduling due to inclement weather, the team fought through three chilly days to bring home 15th place. Halli Essington also brought home the No. 1... Read more
The Junior Busy Bees 4-H club met Monday, October 8, with 17 members present. Vice President-Will Karels called the meeting to order. Kylynn Schwandt was welcomed as a new member. An election of officers was conducted. The new officers are president-William Karels; vice president-Jessica Pillatzki; secretary-Hope Karels; treasurer-Kendra Schweer;... Read more
Milbank Teen Dies in Car Accident
Local News October 8, 2018 0
A 16-year-old was killed after falling from a moving vehicle near Milbank. Names of the victim and the people involved are not being released pending notification of the families. The young man was first taken by ambulance to the Milbank hospital, and then airlifted to a Sioux Falls hospital... Read more
Grant County To Install Purple Heart Road Signs
Local News October 7, 2018 0
If you live in Grant County, you know it has heart. But, did you know it now has a purple heart? Grant County is home to over 543 veterans and has been dubbed a Purple Heart County. The road signs have just arrived and will be posted at entrances... Read more
Bulldogs Win One and Lose One
Milbank Area Football October 7, 2018 0
Coming off a victory at Groton last week, Milbank returned to their home field to face off against Dell Rapids on Friday, October 5. Right away, the Quarriers began adding points to the board. They scored in the first quarter and twice more in the second before Milbank connected... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Earn Two More Wins
Milbank Area Volleyball October 7, 2018 0
The MHS Volleyball Team hit the road twice last week. On October 2, they traveled to Deubrook, and on October 4, they visited Redfield. Both match-ups added a tally to the win column for the Lady Bulldogs. Set scores versus Deubrook were 21-25, 25-21, 24-26, and 20-25. Milbank racked... Read more
