Bulldog​ ​Grapplers​ ​Return​ ​Three​ ​State​ ​Qualifiers
The MHS wrestling team has three state qualifiers from last year on their roster this season, according to Coach Jeremy Torstenson.Tostenson is in his 12th year as the head coach for the Bulldogs. Sophomore Eli Fischer placed fifth in the state tournament at 106 pounds. Sophomore JD Lusk and... Read more
Rick and Engebretson Named All-Conference
MHS volleyball players Molly Rick and Jaecy Engebretson were named to the Northeast Conference All-Conference team after the conclusion of the 2017 season. Rick is a senior outside and middle hitter for the Lady Bulldogs. She is the daughter of Chris and Jolene Rick. Engebretson is a sophomore setter... Read more
Lady Bulldog Gymnasts Spring Into Action
The Lady Bulldog gymnastics team starts its competitive season Monday, November 27, at the Sisseton Triangular. The team also is beginning a collaboration with the school district in Ortonville, Minnesota. “Ortonville was unable to procure a gymnastics coach and approached the Milbank School Board about a collaboration,” said head... Read more
Runners Adorned with Awards
The Milbank Area boys and girls cross country teams held a season-end awards potluck November 20. Seven seniors were honored for their years of commitment to the program and were given the Senior award. Concluding their high school careers were: Andrew Falk, Shawn Stemsrud, Luke Wold, Shea Hooth, Christina... Read more
Volleyball Team Receives Season-End Awards
The Lady Bulldogs volleyball team received season-end awards on Monday, November 13. Senior Molly Rick was named the Most Valuable Player and Hardest Worker. She was a team captain and kill leader. She ranked the highest with 351 kills at 17 percent, and had the highest serving percentage at... Read more
MALST Swimmers Kick Off First Winter Season
The Milbank Area Lions Swim Team swimmers kicked off their first winter season at the Brookings Invitational meet November 10-12. “The competition was good for us to see where we were sitting with other teams,” stated Coach Jodi Street. Milbank competed against seven other year-round teams including Sioux Falls,... Read more
Coach Tostenson Retires From Football
Written and Edited by Ginny Tostenson Milbank Bulldog head coach Jeremy Tostenson leaves a long legacy of football success in his wake. After 16 years as head coach, he has tendered his resignation and will step away from the game he has loved his whole life. “It’s just time,”... Read more
Bulldog Football Squad Receives Awards
The Milbank Area football team wrapped up its season with an awards potluck Monday, November 13. Team members voted senior Cole Dockter the Most Valuable Player for the offense. He was also named to the All-Northeast Conference team and selected as a defensive back All-State team member. Senior Mitch... Read more
Milbank Cross Country Awards Night Scheduled
The Milbank Bulldog cross country team will have an awards night Monday, November 20, at 7 p.m. in the Milbank High School lunchroom. The ceremony is for any athlete who participated in cross country this season along with their families. Pizza will be provided. Bulldog head coach Eric Townsend... Read more
Bulldogs Defeated by Bulldogs in Semi-Finals
The Milbank Area Bulldogs ended their season with a loss to the top team in Class 11A. Milbank Area was defeated 40-7 by the Madison Bulldogs in semi-final action Friday, November 3, in Madison. Milbank Area compiled a 7-4 record, and were perfect on their home field at 5-0.... Read more