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The Diggers will host a women's sports camp June 16-20 for girls in grades 3-9.

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April 26, 2008
Green & White game ends in tie
By Bill Foley of the Montana Standard and Tech Sports Information

Sophomore quarterback Matt Komac found Alex Grevas in the endzone and Sean Kelly booted the extra point to knot Montana Tech’s Green & White Game in a 13-13 tie.  Under the rules for the game, there was no overtime.

Komac hit Grevas for a 3-yard touchdown pass with 41 seconds left.  The score came three plays after Komac connected with his favorite receiver for a 24-yard strike down to the 3-yard line on fourth and long.

In all, Komac and Grevas hooked up nine times for 128 yards.  Senior Zach Soukup also had a big day, hauling in five catches for 65 yards.  Junior wide receiver Kyle Lewis led both teams in rushing with 86 yards and hauled in three passes for 26 yards.

“Those are guys who can make plays for us,” said Head Coach Bob Green.

Both Komac and Junior Hunter Kerkes, who quarterbacked the White Team, proved they could be effective on the ground.  Komac netted 53 yards rushing, and Kerkes carried the ball for 23 yards and a touchdown.

The Orediggers showed their strength in the offensive line as Seniors Tom Probert and Shannon Buell both turned in outstanding performances.  Depth on the defensive line was a concern leading into spring drills, but Junior Jon Gallatin helped ease some of that anxiety.  He pulled down Komac for a pair of sacks in the fourth quarter and tormented offensive linemen throughout the game.

“Both teams really played hard,” Green said.  “We showed outstanding depth in the defensive front and outstanding depth on the offensive front,” Green said.  “Those are key deals for us.  Key deals.”

 

April 25, 2008
Football honors graduating seniors

Friday evening saw the Diggers gather to honor their graduating football players. These young men have given everything they have to their team and their teammates. We wish them luck as they embark on their careers! We will miss them.

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April 25, 2008
Diggers ready for auction

The HPER is buzzing with activity as workers make final preparations for the Oredigger Auction. The Auction begins on Saturday, April 26. Silent bidding starts at 6:00 and the live auction begins at 7:30.

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April 25, 2008
Digger football set for spring finale

Montana Tech will cap its spring football drills with the annual Green and White Game on Saturday, April 26. Kickoff is at 11:00 am in Alumni Coliseum. Admission is five dollars for all ages. Tech students get in free with their Digger Card. The Montana Tech Touchdown Club will host a burger and hot dog cookout in the stadium following the game. Digger coaches split up and drafted the Green and White Teams on Wednesday night. Head Coach Bob Green will lead the Green squad, and veteran Digger assistant Punky Warner will lead the White Team. Green said he is looking forward to a spirited conclusion to spring football.

“The Green and White Game is a great tradition and an outstanding way to finish our 2008 spring drills,” Green said. “These teams are evenly balanced, which will result in a very competitive contest. I look for some big plays on offense and defense plus some key contributions from young players in our program. These guys have worked hard and their work will be on display Saturday in Alumni Coliseum.”

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April 22, 2008
Digger women sign Big Sky standout

Brittney Leibenguth, of Missoula, MT, has signed a letter of intent to play basketball for the Montana Tech women’s program next season.  Leibenguth, a 5-10 wing player, will be looked upon to contribute with her offensive capabilities, work ethic, and overall basketball intelligence.

“Brittney comes from a phenomenal program at Big Sky High School.  Her coach was a great player herself, and has imparted that wisdom into Brittney.  I’m glad they were able to spend a lot of time together, so that Brittany really understands what it takes to play at the next level, and is willing and capable of getting there.  I’m excited to watch her potential grow into experience, and become a major contributor on the court for us.  She will be a freshman, but I expect her to play more like an upperclassman.  She has had great coaching, and was part of a State Championship team, which is priceless experience.  That, along with other qualities like her work ethic and competitiveness, will lead her to be successful on the court and in the classroom.”

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April 21, 2008
WBB inks Bozeman recruit

Montana Tech women’s basketball has signed another local guard for the 2008-09 basketball season.  Dani Peterson, of Bozeman High School, has committed to play for the Orediggers next year.

Peterson, a 5-6 shooting guard from Bozeman, MT, is a very smart and talented guard, whose biggest strength will be the three point shot.  She averaged 9ppg and 3apg this year for the Hawks, as well as being the top three point shooter in the AA for makes.  She was an integral part of the 2006 and 2007 State Champion teams, was named 2007 All-State Tournament team, led her team to a 3rd place finish in the 2008 State Tournament, was again All-Tournament for 2008 State, and was All-Conference in 2008 as well. 

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April 20, 2008
Mike Hamblin captures Green on Canvas
By Bruce Sayler of the Montana Standard

Looking for a vision, an image, an idea to jump out at him, Butte artist Mike Hamblin found it in a couple of handfuls of photographs.

“When I saw the front one,” Hamblin said, pointing to a Bob Green likeness dominant in the painting, “I knew that was the one I wanted.” And so “The Green Machine” went to stroke.

Hamblin, creator of many artworks related to Butte people and places displayed at various venues, painted the piece for the coming Montana Tech boosters auction. Another 500 prints, autographed by Hamblin and Green, the 22-year Montana Tech head football coach, will also be sold to benefit Orediggers athletics.

The Digger Auction is set for Saturday, April 26 at the Montana Tech HPER Complex. The silent auction is to begin at 6 p.m., followed by the live auction at 7:30.

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April 20, 2008
Tech offense shines in Scrimmage
By Bill Foley of the Montana Standard

Through the snowflakes at Alumni Coliseum, the Montana Tech offense made some serious progress Saturday morning.

Tech’s offense outscored the Oredigger defense 47-23 to win the football team’s final scrimmage before the annual Green and White game next Saturday at 11 a.m.

“The offense really looked good,” Tech coach Bob Green said. “Our offensive execution was really good today.” Tech praised all aspects of the Oredigger offense.

“They did a great job up front,” Green said. “The receivers caught the ball well and the running backs ran hard.” Green said he was thrilled with the play of both his quarterbacks — sophomore Matt Komac, the starter, and junior Hunter Kerkes.

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April 17, 2008
Lady Diggers sign Air Force transfer

Montana Tech women’s basketball coach Kerie DePell has announced another signing for the 2008-09 basketball season.  Katie Cross, originally of Graham High School, WA, has decided to continue her basketball career next year as an Oredigger.

Cross, a 5-10 forward, brings a unique experience level to the Diggers.  For the last nine months, she has been a member of the Air Force Prep Academy, in Colorado Springs, CO.  The Prep Academy is similar to the junior college level; they play a complete schedule of various junior college teams.

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April 15, 2008
WBB inks JC Transfer

Brittanie Toone, a shooting guard from Gooding, ID, has signed on to play for Kerie DePell and the Montana Tech Orediggers next season.  She attended and played for Gooding High School, and then has played for Walla Walla Community College for the last two seasons. 

“I am very excited to have Brittanie next year.  She was a top recruit of ours this spring, and I can’t wait to coach her.  She fills a role that we don’t have yet on this team.  She is a strong, physical, shooting guard who is also a great defensive player.  She is a pure shooter from the outside, and is also very effective at creating shots for her teammates.  She will be an immediate impact player for us on the court next season, but more than that, she is a serious student, who will be a great example for others to follow in that regard.  She will be looked upon to help lead our team on the court and off, to a successful season.”

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April 13, 2008
Defense edges offense in Tech scrimmage
From the Montana Standard

The defense held a slight edge over the offense Saturday morning as the Montana Tech football team marked the midway point of spring drills with a scrimmage at the HPER Field.

The Oredigger defense outscored the offense 30-27 using a scoring system devised by Tech coaches.

The offense was awarded the standard points — six for a touchdown, one or two for points after and three for field goals. The defense got two points each series stop, three for turnovers and three for holding on fourth down.

“It was an outstanding second scrimmage,” Oredigger coach Bob Green said. “There were some big hits out there. There were some licks.” Though the defensive players hold bragging rights until the third scrimmage next Saturday, which will likely be played at Alumni Coliseum, Green said he saw progress being made on both sides of the ball.

“In the big picture, we really flew around and there were some crashes —both with offense guys initiating contact and defensive guys initiating contact,” Green said. “I really liked the level of impacts.” Green praised the play of both his quarterbacks, junior Hunter Kerkes and sophomore Matt Komac.

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April 10, 2008
Orediggers add five to football team
From the Montana Standard

Five more recruits have signed on to play football at Montana Tech, Oredigger coach Bob Green announced Wednesday.

Signing with the Orediggers are Beau Fredericks and Jordan Heringer from Billings, Justin Masonovich from Belt, Casey Patterson, from Great Falls and Sean Timmerman from Tonasket, Wash.

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April 10, 2008
Tech WBB inks forward

Lindsie Wilson, a 6‐2 forward from Pleasant Grove, Utah, has signed an NAIA Letter of Intent to play basketball for Montana Tech for the 2008‐09 season.

Wilson has just completed two seasons at Snow College, in Ephraim, UT, a premier junior college program in the Scenic West Athletic Conference. She was a two year starter and a key player for the Snow Badgers since her arrival in 2006.

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April 9, 2008
Tech lands Bellevue big man

Josh Monagle, a 6’6” forward from Port Orchard, WA, has signed a letter of intent to join the Oredigger Basketball program head coach Nate Larson announced.

Monagle led Bellevue Community College (WA) to a 22-10 record and a 7th place finish at the NWAACC (Northwest Athletic Association of Community Colleges) Championship Tournament this past season. He averaged a team-high 17 points and 7 rebounds per game while shooting a torrid 60% from the field. For his efforts, Josh earned First Team All-NWAACC honors and finished runner-up in the Northern Region player-of-the-year balloting.

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April 8, 2008
Tech brings the Paine
From the Montana Standard

A.J. Paine, a 6-foot guard from Billings, has accepted a scholarship offer and will join the Montana Tech men’s basketball program, head coach Nate Larson announced Monday.

Paine averaged 16 points, four assists and three steals per game for Billings Senior High and coach Jim Stergar this past season. He ranked 2nd in Class AA in both assists and steals while grabbing four rebounds per game from the point guard position.

In addition, Paine earned 1st Team All-State honors for the 2nd consecutive season and was named to the Great Falls Tribune Super State team as one of the top 10 players in Montana.

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April 8, 2008
Tech Women sign Hellgate standout

Montana Tech Women’s Basketball Coach Kerie DePell has announced another signing for the 2008-09 season. Catelyn Lower, of Hellgate High School, will continue her basketball career as an Oredigger.

Lower, a 5-6 point guard from Missoula, MT, is a quick, heady guard who will bring ballhandling and athleticism to the backcourt of the Diggers. She was a 4 year basketball letter-winner at Class AA Hellgate High School, and has earned many awards and honors throughout her career. As a senior she was voted All-Conference, team captain, and finished the year ranked 4th in the state in assists per game. Lower was
also recently named the Hellgate High School Female Student Athlete of the Year, for 2007-08.

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March 26, 2008
Oredigger Signing Day

Montana Tech's signing day reception was a sweeping success, with more than seventy people and four media outlets in attendance. The Diggers would like to thank everyone on campus who helped recruit this outstanding crop of student-athletes.

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March 24, 2008
Orediggers set to open Spring Practice

Montana Tech Football will take the field Saturday, March 29 for the first of its sixteen spring practices.  The Diggers will scrimmage on April 5, 12, and 19 at 9:00 am and conclude spring drills with the annual Green & White Game on April 26 at 11:00 am.  Head Coach Bob Green says the Orediggers are eager to take the field after making huge gains in the weight room over the winter.

“Our guys have distinguished themselves training throughout the winter in preparation for this series of spring practices,” Green said.  “Now it’s time for us to put the next building block for the 2008 season in place.  It is critical for our success this fall to have a very productive spring.”

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March 24, 2008
Cole Conway chooses Tech
From the Montana Standard

Butte High standout Cole Conway announced Monday his intent to continue his athletic and academic career in the Mining City, joining the Montana Tech Orediggers basketball team next year.

“We feel Cole is one of the best all-around players in the state,” Montana Tech head coach Nate Larson said. “And it was our priority to keep him in Butte and playing for the Orediggers.

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March 24, 2008
Tech signs Donahue

Oredigger Golf is proud to announce the signing of Anaconda High School’s Corey Donahue. Donahue finished ninth in this year’s Montana Class A Championship. He shot his career low of 66 at the Anaconda Country Club and plays to a two handicap. Donahue also placed second in the Montana Junior Championship at age 15. He says he is excited to join a team that is rising fast.

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March 23, 2008
Score!
By Holly Michaels of the Montana Standard

It’ll probably be big enough to shift wind patterns in the valley.

That’s how Montana Tech athletic director Joe McClafferty jokingly sizes up the $5 million scoreboard, a massive combination of video screens, speakers and rotating advertising space acquired for Tech from Oregon State University’s 46,200-seat Reser Stadium last year.

“This will put us on the map as having one of the top facilities in NAIA (Tech’s football division),” McClafferty said. “This board is huge.” Though not large enough to cause a change in the weather, Tech’s new scoreboard is big: a 24-foot by 18-foot Sony JumboTron, four display ads measuring 168-square feet each and a message board and scoreboard both measuring 25-feet by 16-feet.

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Join the Diggers for Kids Night Out on Friday, March 28. Players and coaches will host recreational activities for kids from 8-14 inside the HPER complex.

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March 11, 2008
Digger Football adds four
From the Montana Standard

Montana Tech football coach Bob Green announced the signing of four Montana players Tuesday, including Dillon’s Corey Eisenzimer.

Tech also signed Broadus offensive lineman Cody Danielson, Hardin defensive lineman David He Does It and Billings Central linebacker Joe Hickey.

“All these guys are all-around athletes,” Green said.

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March 4, 2008
Tech Golf inks another

Montana Tech Golf is proud to announce the signing of Whitney Lamb. Lamb was MVP of Missoula Hellgate’s women’s team all four years of her high school career. She finished the 2007 season with a 10 handicap and won the Class AA Missoula Invite with an average score of 81. Lamb says she is looking forward competing at the college level.

“I’ve wanted to play college golf since I was young, and when I found out that Tech was interested in me I was very excited,” Lamb said.

Tech Athletic Director Joe McClafferty believes is a crucial addition to the Oredigger Team.

“Whitney will help us build a very competitive women’s team,” McClafferty said. “I can’t wait to see what we can do in our 2008 season.”

Lamb plans to study Applied Health Science at Tech with the ultimate goal of pursuing a career in Physical Therapy.

“I chose Tech because of the quality of their academics,” Lamb said. “I really liked the fact that they have great job placement rates.”

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February 29, 2008
Tech sweeps Great Falls!

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February 27, 2008
Oredigger Football adds six
From the Montana Standard

Montana Tech football coach Bob Green announced the signing of six “outstanding” recruits Wednesday afternoon.

Four of the signees hail from Montana, and one has strong Mining City ties.

The Orediggers signed Tony Clark from Fairfield, Nathan Kobold from Billings, Keith Mullan from Stevensville, Jake Price from Rathdrum, Idaho, Dane Russell from Grandview, Colo., and Joe Semansky from Highwood.

“These are six outstanding players who we have been working hard on for some time,” Green said. “We’re overjoyed to sign them.”

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February 27, 2008
Tech Volleyball signs Phelan

The Montana Tech women’s volleyball program has added another player to next season’s roster.

It was announced Wednesday that Lacey Phelan, a 5-foot-10 three-sport athlete from Missoula Big Sky, has committed to the Orediggers.

She will graduate this May with nine varsity letters and a 3.8 grade-point average. Phelan is a member of the National Honor Society and has been named Academic All-State for three years. She plans on majoring in applied health science while attending Montana Tech, a press release said.

Phelan was an outside hitter for the Eagles last season while earning second-team Western AA All-Conference and Class AA All-State honors.

“Lacey is a tremendous athlete,” Montana Tech head coach Marilyn Tobin said. “She has great court awareness, both in the front row and back row, making her an excellent passer, defensive player, and front row player.

“She also excels in the classroom, making her a perfect fit for our Montana Tech volleyball team.”

February 17, 2008
Diggers fall short in thrilling double-headers

As raucous crowds packed Tech's HPER Arena, the Diggers treated their fans to exciting basketball.

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February 16, 2008
Tech signs six more
From the Montana Standard

The Montana Tech football team picked up six big signings, including Dillon standout Jake McGinley, the school announced Thursday.

Great Falls athletes Jeremy Strong and Andrew Hafliger also signed along with Geraldine’s R.J. Clark, Sand Coulee’s Craig Halko and Superior’s Westen Super.

Tech coach Bob Green said he would have been happy just to sign two or three of the six recruits.

“If you would have told me we would have gotten all six of them I wouldn’t believe you,” Green said.

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February 13, 2008
Orediggers to host Think Pink Cancer Benefit

Montana Tech is proud to join the fight against cancer by hosting Think Pink Night on Saturday, February 16. The Diggers will face Carroll College, with the women’s team tipping off at 6:00 pm. Think Pink is part of a national cancer awareness campaign organized by the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association.

“Cancer is just a word until it affects the life of someone you love,” said Athletic Director Joe McClafferty.

Montana Tech will donate the proceeds from sales of 50/50 tickets and pink gym bags to aid Mairissa Peoples in her battle with cancer.

“Mairissa Peoples is one of too many youths in our community that are battling cancer when they should be hanging out with friends and playing on courts and fields,” McClafferty said. “We want to show our support for Mairissa and other youths who would give anything to continue to participate in sports. We wish all who are battling cancer God’s blessings.”

Digger student-athletes and coaches will wear pink, and anyone wearing pink will receive free admission.

“My team and coaching staff will be wearing the color pink on Saturday to signify our support for Mairissa Peoples and all the other youths that have had to put their lives on hold to battle cancer,” said Head Coach Kerie DePell. “I certainly wish the very best for Mairissa, and hope these events bring awareness and financial support to her cause.”

 

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February 9, 2008
Tech looking for season sweep of Western
From the Montana Standard

The Montana Tech men’s and women’s basketball teams will go for a sweep of Montana Western Saturday when the Bulldogs come to town for a Frontier Conference doubleheader.

The women’s game tips off at 6 p.m. at the HPER Complex. The men’s game starts at 8.

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February 8, 2008
Orediggers sign Sims
From the Montana Standard

Logan Sims, a 6-foot, 265-pound lineman from Malta, signed to play football at Montana Tech, Oredigger coach Bob Green announced Tuesday.

Sims, the younger brother of Tech linebacker Skippy Sims, earned first all-conference honors as an offensive and defensive lineman as a senior for the Malta Mustangs. He was a first-team All-State player on defense and a second-team All-State selection on offense.

Sims will play in the Class B All-Star game and the Montana Shrine Game. He’ll play defense for the Orediggers, Green said.

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February 6, 2008
Tech Golf inks Wengel

Montana Tech Golf is proud to announce the signing of Butte High standout Ty Wengel. Wengel has twice earned Class AA All-State honors and recently fininshed second in the Montana Junior Amateur Championship. Wengel completed the 2007 season with 70% driving accuracy and a 1.3 handicap. He also shot a nine-under round of 63 to tie the course record at Bill Roberts Golf Club in Helena.

Athletic Director Joe McClafferty is excited about this year’s first golf signing.

“We are thrilled to sign a golfer of Ty’s caliber,” McClafferty said. “He is the type of student-athlete who can help us elevate our program to a championship level.”

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February 4, 2008
Digger women building a great recruiting class

Montana Tech head women’s basketball coach, Kerie DePell, announced on Monday that 6’1” Jessica Masters, of Marysville, WA, has signed a Frontier Conference / NAIA National Letter of Intent to play basketball for Montana Tech. 

She is the third signee of first year head coach DePell, who had this to say about Masters. “Jessica is a very exciting player for us to sign.  She has a tremendous upside, knowing that she has it all, height, athleticism, shooting touch, excellent court vision, and a great desire and passion to win.  I love that she is going to be a spark on the court, and be a loyal teammate off the court.  She is also a diligent student, who will fit right in the mold of the rigorous academics at Montana Tech.  I can’t wait to get her here and see what success she can lead us to!”

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February 3, 2008
Tech women rough up Wales, 79-47
By Pat Ryan of the Montana Standard

The Montana Tech women’s basketball team suited up only seven players for Friday’s nonconference game against Johnson & Wales out of Denver, but it turned out that fact didn’t make much difference.

First, the Wildcats also suited up only seven, leaving the playing field even. Second, the Orediggers played like they had eight bodies on the floor for the duration of the game in posting a 79-47 win at the HPER Complex.

Tech’s Stephanie Langford was two assists shy of a triple-double, as she scored 22 points, had 10 rebounds and dished eight assists. She also had three steals in the contest.

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January 29, 2008
Diggers ink standout linebacker

Gabe WebsterMontana Tech Football is proud to announce the signing of Gabe Webster. The 6’0”, 210 pound linebacker was a two-way standout for Brewster High School in central Washington. He was named 2007 Defensive Player of the Year in the Caribou Trail League and earned First Team All-State honors. The Seattle Times also named him to their list of Washington's Top 100 Football Recruits. Oredigger Head Football Coach Bob Green says he is excited about the physical edge Webster brings to the field.

“Gabe is a hard-nosed player who never stays blocked,” Green said. “He plays with his head up and fills quickly on the run. Gabe greatly enjoys the physical nature of the game.”

In addition to his his football talents, Webster is also an exceptional student. He is currently ranked fourth in his high school class and intends to enroll in Montana Tech’s nationally prominent engineering program.

Webster will join the Orediggers for camp in August. Montana Tech will open their 100th season of football Thursday, August 28 with a night game against Southern Oregon University.

January 29, 2008
Oredigger women sign another

BUTTE, MT (Jan. 28) – Tabitha Tomlinson, a 5-7 point guard from Puyallup, Washington, has signed a National Letter of Intent to play basketball for Montana Tech next year.  She is the second high school senior to commit to play for Coach DePell and the Orediggers for the 2008-09 season. 

Tomlinson is an exciting, athletic, accurate shooting point guard who has earned numerous honors and accolades in her illustrious high school career.  Beyond her basketball ability, her academic success is just as exciting to the Tech coaching staff.  Tabitha has always been a great student; she is currently ranked #18 out of 657 students in her graduating class at Puyallup High School. 

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January 25, 2008Adam Fine, Bob Green, and Brandon Boltz
Diggers land Boltz
From the Montana Standard

Butte High’s all-time leading receiver is keeping his game in town.

Brandon Boltz, a 6-foot-5, 225-pounder, signed to play football for Montana Tech, Oredigger coach Bob Green announced Wednesday.

“That’s a big one,” Green said of the signing. “Brandon is an outstanding athlete.” Boltz’s name is littered all over the Butte High football record books.

Boltz holds Bulldog career records with 65 receptions, 1,801 yards and 12 touchdowns. His 53 catches for 810 yards are both No. 2 in school history, and Boltz set a team record with 11 touchdowns in 2007 when he put up four two-TD games.

Green marveled at Boltz’s combination of size, athletic ability and knack for making the big play.

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January 25, 2008Kerie DePell, Brianne McClafferty, and Tina Donahue
Diggers sign local talent
From the Montana Standard

Montana Tech head women’s basketball coach, Kerie DePell, announced on Thursday the signing of Montana prep star Brianne McClafferty.

A resident of Butte, the 5-foot-11 wing has the ability to make an immediate impact for the Oredigger program.

Averaging 10 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 steals per game, she has helped the Butte High School Bulldogs to a record-breaking season. They are undefeated at 10-0, and are ranked No. 1 in the state, for the first time in the history of Butte High girls’ basketball.

McClafferty has the ability to be a major factor on the floor for the Orediggers next season, a press release said.

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January 23, 2008
Orediggers sign JC receiver
From the Montana Standard

The Montana Tech football team strengthened its receiving corps with the singing of junior college transfer Josh Noxon, Oredigger coach Bob Green announced Tuesday.

Noxon, a 5-foot-11, 175-pounder who Green called a Casey Kelly clone, caught 42 passes for 511 yards and six touchdowns last season for Yuba City Community College in central California.

“We’re really excited to sign Josh Noxon,” Green said. “He’s an outstanding receiver.”

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January 22, 2008
VSN recognizes four Diggers as All-Americans

Four Montana Tech football players have earned All-America honors from Victory Sports Network. Oredigger defensive end J.J. Perino garnered a place on the first team defense for the second time in his career.  Perino is also a two-time American Football Coaches’ Association All-American.  He led the NAIA in sacks and tackles for loss in 2007 and earned NAIA Scholar-Athlete honors while majoring in Civil Engineering.

Wide receiver Casey Kelly was also selected to the VSN team for a second time.  Kelly caught 67 passes for 993 yards in 2007 and set Tech’s all-time record with 72 catches in 2006.  Corey Warner earned honorable mention at running back after leading the Frontier Conference in rushing.  Defensive back Jeff Braun also received honorable mention.  Braun led the conference in interceptions with eight picks.

 

January 20, 2008
Oredigger Basketball teams fall short in double headers

Both of Montana Tech basketball teams lost to Westminster and Lewis-Clark State over the weekend. The men played an inspired game against nationally-ranked Lewis-Clark, but eventually fell 66-55.

Stories from the Montana Standard:

Women vs. Westminster
Women vs. Lewis-Clark State

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Men vs. Lewis-Clark State

 

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January 16, 2008
Diggers make Fine Signing
From the Montana Standard

The Montana Tech football team started its 2008 recruiting class close to home.

Adam Fine, Butte Central’s hard-hitting defensive back, signed to continue his gridiron career at Montana Tech, Oredigger coach Bob Green announced Tuesday.

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January 11, 2008
Football finalizes 2008 schedule

The Orediggers open the 2008 season with a Thursday night game. Jump to our football page for more information.

 

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