Schlueter and Bulldogs Named NEC Wrestling Champions
Milbank Area Wrestling December 18, 2023 0
Tate Schlueter led the way for Milbank as they amassed 173 points and claimed the championship at the NEC Wrestling Tournament on December 14. Schlueter was the only individual champion for the Bulldogs, but he received solid support from his teammates. Evan Folk, Owen Fischer, Jacob Johnson, Jesse Schneck,... Read more
Ajwanga Scores 19 Points in Clark-Willow Lake Game
Milbank Area Boys Basketball December 18, 2023 0
Yohana Ajwanga made 19 points and hauled in seven offensive rebounds and one defensive rebound to top the Bulldogs in their varsity game against Clark-Willow Lake on December 14. But the Bulldogs could not fend off the Cyclones, and they took the loss at 57-53. Garrett Mertens helped the... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Eclipse Season-High Team and Personal Points
Milbank Area Gymnastics December 18, 2023 0
The Lady Bulldogs gymnastics team hosted the Milbank Invitational on Saturday, December 16. As a team, Milbank scored a season-high 121.6 points. They also eclipsed several of their individual high scores. Britton-Hecla won the meet. Milbank earned fifth place. Team Rankings: Britton-Hecla – 132.25 Deuel – 131.9 Aberdeen Central... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Destroy Lady Cyclones 62-30
Milbank Area Girls Basketball December 18, 2023 0
The Lady Bulldogs blew by the Lady Cyclones of Clark-Willow Lake 62-30 on December 14. Isabella Anderson and Tyra Berry racked up a combined 40 points for Milbank. Anderson scored 21 and Berry dropped in 19. Belle Pauli added nine points and pulled down six rebounds. Claire Snaza made... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Glide to Third Place at Britton-Hecla
Milbank Area Gymnastics December 13, 2023 0
The Milbank Area gymnastics team scored 120.05 points to place third at the Britton-Hecla Invitational on December 12 in Britton. Britton-Hecla won the meet with 134.35 points. Deuel claimed second with 132.60 points, and Sisseton finished in fourth at 113.6. Kelly Wollschlager, head coach for MHS, said, “The girls... Read more
Mertens Scores 26 to Liquidate Lennox in B-Ball
Milbank Area Boys Basketball December 12, 2023 0
The Bulldogs overcame a 10-point deficit in the third quarter to blast the Lennox Orioles 63-54 on December 9 at the Milbank Armory. Garrett Mertens scored a game-high 26 points for the Bulldogs. He also chalked up five assists. Yohanna Ajwanga posted 15 points, including a 3-pointer. Jackson Wildung... Read more
Novy and Fischer Take Firsts at Faulkton Wrestling Tournament
Milbank Area Wrestling December 12, 2023 0
Owen Fischer and Landon Novy were crowned champions in their weight classes at a new tournament on Milbank’s schedule. Milbank also collected six other finishes in the top five. According to Josh Schmeichel, head coach for the Bulldogs wrestling team, Milbank decided to switch things up a little this... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Come Back Strong in Battle Against Lennox
Milbank Area Girls Basketball December 11, 2023 0
The Lady Bulldogs hosted Lennox at the Milbank Armory on December 9. The Lady Orioles, currently ranked the No. 6 team in South Dakota Class A, gave Milbank trouble in the second quarter or things might have gone down to the wire. Milbank stayed close during the opening minutes... Read more
Milbank Shows Strong Season Start With Hoops Victories
Milbank Area Boys Basketball December 11, 2023 0
Varsity– Milbank 69 vs. Sisseton 24The Bulldogs varsity basketball team shut down the Sisseton Redmen in Milbank’s season opener at the Milbank Armory on December 7. The Bulldogs took charge in the first quarter, which ended at 18-13, and never looked back. They led the entire game and obliterated... Read more
Milbank Area Gymnasts Score Season-High Points at Hub City
Milbank Area Gymnastics December 11, 2023 0
Milbank Area Gymnasts scored a season-high 118.975 points to place seventh at the Hub City Invitational in Aberdeen on Saturday December 9. Harrisburg won the tournament with 142.075 points. Milbank and Britton-Hecla were the only non-AA schools in the competition. Team Rankings: Harrisburg –142.075 Sioux Falls O’Gorman – 134.625... Read more
