MHS Meets Top Competitors at Invitational in Minnesota
Milbank Area Cross Country September 25, 2019 0
MHS traveled to the Lac qui Parle – Dawson Boyd Invitational on September 17. According to Eric Townsend, head coach of the Bulldogs, the competition included some of the top teams and runners in the state of Minnesota. “The girls field included a top-four team along with two of... Read more
Nick Batchelor Remains Unbeaten in Cross Country
Milbank Area Cross Country September 25, 2019 0
MHS cross country runner, Nick Batchelor, remains unbeaten this season. Batchelor, a sophomore, claimed the top spot in the 5000-meter run at the Ortonville Invitational on September 23. Both Milbank teams captured second place. “The Ortonville meet was a great one for us,” stated Bulldog Head Coach Eric Townsend.... Read more
Weather Strikes Match at Tennis Jamboree
Milbank Area Tennis September 25, 2019 0
Milbank won a match and lost a match at a high school girls tennis jamboree in Aberdeen on Saturday, September 21. The team was scheduled to play three matches, but weather delays halted play several times. “MHS Head Tennis Coach Abbey Trapp said, “We did not play our third... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Put Cyclones in a Spin
Milbank Area Volleyball September 23, 2019 0
The Lady Bulldogs came back from a first set loss to secure a 3-1 victory over the Clark-Willow Lake Cyclones Thursday, September 19, in Clark. Milbank’s record moves to 4-6 with the win. “Amy Nelson didn’t play due to an ankle sprain,” said head coach Nancy Hoeke. “So, we... Read more
Dawgs Chew Up the Tigers
Milbank Area Football September 22, 2019 0
The Milbank Bulldogs shut out the Groton Area Tigers at Groton’s Homecoming with a 17-0 victory on Friday, September 20. The win improves the Bulldogs’ record to 2-3. Defense was key to the win for the Dawgs, according to head coach Adolph Shepardson. The defense forced a goal-line fumble... Read more
Milbank Makes Up Tennis Match With Montevideo
Milbank Area Tennis September 19, 2019 0
The Lady Bulldogs battled Montevideo, Minnesota, in a make-up road match on Monday, September 16. Milbank fell 2-5. According to Bulldog head coach Abbey Trapp, no individual results were available. Milbank will be back in action on Saturday, September 21. They take on Rapid City Stevens, Pierre, and Huron... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Defeat Waubay-Summit
Milbank Area Volleyball September 19, 2019 0
The Lady Bulldogs volleyball team took care of business at Waubay-Summit and returned with a 3-0 victory on Tuesday, September 17. Milbank’s record improved to 3-6. “Waubay-Summit struggled and had difficulty on defense,” said MHS coach Nancy Hoeke. “Our hitters kept them on their heels.” Milbank took nearly half... Read more
Batchelor Wins and Bulldog Teams Take Top Spots at Cross Country Meet
Milbank Area Cross Country September 17, 2019 0
Milbank traveled to a cross country meet in Ipswich on Saturday, September 14. The Bulldog boys’ team captured first place, and the Lady Bulldogs were nudged out of first place by only one point by Aberdeen. Nick Batchelor won the meet individually. “Ipswich did a great job of piecing... Read more
Dawgs Put Up a Fight Against Dakota Valley
Milbank Area Football September 16, 2019 0
The Milbank Bulldogs suffered a 27-14 loss to Dakota Valley on Friday, September 12. “The kids played hard and gave a great effort,” stated MHS Head Football Coach Adolph Shepardson. “We just have some things we still need to tighten up and improve.” Milbank’s record dropped to 1-3 with... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Served a Loss by Sisseton
Milbank Area Volleyball September 16, 2019 0
The Lady Bulldogs struggled with their serving and suffered a 3-0 loss to their rival, the Sisseton Redmen, in a road game on September 12. Milbank’s record dropped to 2-6 with the loss. Milbank ended the match with 42-53 serving for 79 percent. “Our serving percentage was not good,”... Read more
