MHS senior Jonny Ash was named to the All-Northeast Conference high school basketball second team for the 2017-2018 season. Ash, a 6-foot guard, was a three-year starter for the Bulldogs and a team leader for four seasons at MHS. He is the son of Kristen Pearson-Ash and Craig Ash.... Read more
Eli Fischer Joins Elite 100-Win Wrestling Club
Milbank Area Wrestling February 28, 2018 0
Milbank High School sophomore Eli Fischer joined the prestigious Bulldog wrestling 100-Win club. His 100th win came during his opening match at the State Class A wrestling tournament in Sioux Falls. The win was a forfeit, due to his Beresford opponent not making weight, but Fischer went on to collect... Read more
Bulldogs Win Opening Round in Tourney
Milbank Area Boys Basketball February 28, 2018 0
The Milbank Area Bulldogs used high intensity to secure a 57-46 victory over Redfield-Doland Tuesday, February 27. The win came during the opening round of the Region 1A high school boys basketball tournament in Redfield. Milbank now travels to Sisseton Friday, March 2, to take on the No.1- seeded... Read more
Milbank Gymnasts Earn Season-End Awards
Milbank Area Gymnastics February 27, 2018 0
The Milbank High School gymnastics team wrapped up the 2017-2018 season with an awards dinner. The potluck was held Monday, February 26, at the high school. Three seniors completed their high school careers. Jodi DeVaal was given a Senior Award and also tied for a team high score on... Read more
Fischer and Bien Place at State Wrestling Tourney
Milbank Area Wrestling February 26, 2018 0
Milbank High School grapplers Eli Fischer and Alec Bien earned medals at the State Class A wrestling tournament in Sioux Falls Friday and Saturday, February 23 and 24. Fischer, a sophomore, captured fourth place at 106 pounds. Bien, a junior, finished the tournament in sixth place in the 160-pound... Read more
Cagers Play Battle of the Bulldogs
Milbank Area Boys Basketball February 25, 2018 0
The Milbank Area Bulldogs wrapped up their regular season with a 71-49 loss to the Madison Bulldogs. The traditional Battle of the Bulldogs was played Friday, February 23, on the road. Milbank trailed by just two points at 14-12 after one quarter of play. Things dramatically took a turn... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Shot Down by Pheasants
Milbank Area Girls Basketball February 25, 2018 0
The Milbank Lady Bulldogs ended their season with a 59-41 loss to Redfield-Doland in the Region 1A semi-finals. The game was held on the Pheasants’ home court on Thursday, February 22. “Redfield’s size and athleticism really caused us issues with our offense,” stated Milbank Lady Bulldogs Head Coach Brian... Read more
Karels and Street Excel at Watertown Swim Meet
Milbank Area Swimming February 22, 2018 0
William Karels and Amaya Street earned personal best and state qualifying times at the Watertown Qualifying Swim Meet February 17-18. According to their coach, Jodi Street. “Both swimmers also had a significant time cut in an event they hadn’t competed in since December.” The two-day meet was their final... Read more
Five Bulldog Grapplers Punch Ticket to State
Milbank Area Wrestling February 21, 2018 0
Five Bulldog grapplers punched their ticket to the state Class A wrestling tournament slated for Friday and Saturday, February 23 and 24, at the Denny Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls. Representing Milbank are Eli Fischer, Barrett Schneck, Kaden Krause, Alec Bien, and Tanner Kettwig. “I am happy and... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Advance to Region Semi-Finals
Milbank Area Girls Basketball February 21, 2018 0
The Lady Bulldogs defeated Webster Area 64-44 in the opening round of the Region 1A basketball tournament Tuesday, February 20, at the Milbank Armory. The Bulldogs advance to semi-final action, and take on Redfield-Doland Thursday, February 22, on the road. The winner advances to the Sweet 16 tournament. “I... Read more
