State briefs Jun 6, 2008
The 30-year-old Robbins played basketball and soccer at Billings Central and basketball at Rocky Mountain College. He has played and coached in the Magic City club ranks. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
State Snapshots May 31, 2008
Rocky golfers earn NAIA honors BILLINGS (AP) Two Rocky Mountain College golfers have earned NAIA All-America honors. Senior Rachel Warren of Billings received first-team All-America honors for the third consecutive year. (Montana Standard, MT)
Rocky to induct two into sports Hall of Fame May 26, 2008
- Rocky Mountain College will induct John Fagan and Jerry Dolar into the Clara Klindt Athletic Hall of Fame in September. Fagan is a 1965 Rocky graduate who participated in basketball, baseball and track at Rocky. (Montana Standard, MT)
Montana Snapshots May 24, 2008
Rocky signs brother of Heat s Davis BILLINGS (AP) E.B. Davis, the younger brother of Miami Heat player Ricky Davis, has signed a letter of intent to play basketball at Rocky Mountain College, coach Bill Dreikosen said. He will be one of the best athletes we ve had in our program, Dreikosen said. (Montana Standard, MT)
Montana Sports Snapshots May 18, 2008
The game is set for a 1 p.m. kickoff at Herb Klindt Field on the campus of Rocky Mountain College. Among those picked to play for the South are Jordan Tezak, Ryan Martello and Bryce Shows, all of Ennis/Harrison; Derek DeJong and Caleb Sinnema, both of Manhattan/Manhattan Christian; Tim Stover of Three Forks; Paul Monforton of Whitehall; and David Phillips, Trent Thomas and Joe Stefalo, all of Deer Lodge. (Montana Standard, MT)
Around Montana May 13, 2008
Rocky signs three recruits: At Billings, Rocky Mountain College has signed three more recruits for the 2008 season. Wide receiver Cody Harris of Townsend recently signed with the Battlin Bears, along with lineman Brandon Williams of Adna, Wash. (Bozeman Daily Chronicle)
Hagen Earns Little Sullivan Award May 6, 2008
Other female nominees were MSU Billings soccer player Brittney Sandau, University of Montana track sprinter Loni Perkins-Judisch, Weber State basketball player Sara Tuomi and Rocky Mountain College golfer Rachel Warren. (Uncbears.com)
New-look Lights wrap up spring drills Apr 22, 2008
The Lights will now head into the offseason, but fall camp opens in early August as MSU-N prepares to open the 2008 season on Sept. 6 at Rocky Mountain College. "I feel really good about where we're at, and especially what we accomplished this spring," Samson said. (Havre Daily News, MT)
Local briefs Apr 20, 2008
The cost is 100 for the entire clinic and rooms will be available at Rocky Mountain College if needed. Application deadline is May 15. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Report: Student pilot was trying to turn around in storm Apr 4, 2008
(AP) -- A Rocky Mountain College student pilot was trying to turn around in a rain and snow storm when the Piper airplane he was flying crashed in the Pryor Mountains about 40 miles south of Billings, a preliminary report on the crash said. The National Transportation Safety Board said pilot Andrew Scheffer was conducting a solo, night, cross-country flight from Billings to Powell on March 25 in preparation for obtaining a commercial pilot certificate. (Casper Star-Tribune)
HHS track season set to finally begin Apr 4, 2008
Larson, who is former track standout at KG, where he was a part of four consecutive Class C state championship teams, left a coaching position for the Rocky Mountain College football team to become the new HHS track coach. Larson was a standout defensive back at RMC, where he earned Frontier All-Conference honors twice. (Havre Daily News, MT)
Young Pilot Who Hiked From Snowy Plane Crash in Shorts Sends Text Message: 'I Am Alive' Mar 29, 2008
March 25: Billings pilot Alan Kasemodel circles over a Rocky Mountain College student, top right in red, who crashed his plane in the Pryor Mountains ... The freshman at Rocky Mountain College was on a solo training flight from Billings, Mont ... Scheffer sent the text message, "I've crashed and I am alive," followed by a phone call in which he said, "I'm with the aircraft, I'm cold and I have a sore shoulder," Dan Hargrove, Director of Aviation for Rocky Mountain College, told kiroTV.. (Fox News)
Plane crash survivor released from hospital Mar 28, 2008
Scheffer, an aviation student at Rocky Mountain College, is a licensed pilot ... Carolyn Scheffer said the teenager s family had been asked by Rocky Mountain College officials not to talk about the crash pending the outcome of the investigation. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Young Pilot Crashes, Sends Text Message 'I Am Alive' Mar 28, 2008
Scheffer sent the message, "I've crashed and I am alive," followed by a phone call in which he said, "I'm with the aircraft, I'm cold and I have a sore shoulder," said Dan Hargrove, Director of Aviation for Rocky Mountain College. Doctors told KTVQ Television in Billings, Mont. (KIRO TV, WA)
Survivor of Montana plane crash released from hospital Mar 28, 2008
The 18-year-old freshman at Rocky Mountain College was on a solo training flight from Billings to Powell, Wyo. when the small plane crashed late Tuesday. (Missoulian, MT)
Pilot crashes, survives night Mar 27, 2008
Larry Mayer Billings Gazette - Billings Pilot Alan Kasemodel circles over a Rocky Mountain College aviation student, top right in red, who crashed his plane in the Pryor Mountains near Billings Tuesday evening ... The pilot Andrew Scheffer, 18, a freshman in the Rocky Mountain College aviation program was rescued at about 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, about a mile from the crash site ... Dan Hargrove, director of aviation for Rocky Mountain College, described Scheffer as an experienced pilot with... (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Student Pilot Survives Crash, Freezing Night Before Rescue Mar 27, 2008
The Rocky Mountain College student stayed with the 2006 Piper through the night. With overnight temperatures dropping close to zero, Trapp said, the student wrapped himself in an orange tarp to keep warm, and also was wearing a jacket and wool cap. (Fox News)
More of this story Mar 27, 2008
Hall grew up in Billings, graduating from Billings Central High School and then, for a short time, went to Rocky Mountain College, also in Billings. It was there that she met her husband Kelly. (Cut Bank Pioneer Press - Golden Triangle, MT)
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Former Williston student Luke Mahlen did more than hit pads at Rocky Mountain College in Billings, Mont. he also hit the books. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Rocky signs Nevada quarterback Mar 17, 2008
- An all-state and all-conference quarterback from Nevada, Michael Royer, has signed a letter of intent to join the Rocky Mountain College football program this fall. The 6-foot-2, 190-pound Royer helped direct his Spring Creek High School team into the semifinals of Nevada's 3A football playoffs last fall. (Montana Standard, MT)
No good reason Lights were left out Mar 15, 2008
The Lights had just one bad weekend in conference play, a tough road trip at Carroll and at Rocky Mountain College. Of MSU-N s four league losses, it didn t lose to anyone outside the top five. (Havre Daily News, MT)
Warriors crowned Frontier champs Mar 9, 2008
The Montana Standard. The Montana Standard. (Montana Standard, MT)
Warriors, Lights meet for Frontier crown Mar 8, 2008
Lewis-Clark State held off a hard-charging Rocky Mountain College squad 76-75 Friday evening to earn a shot at the title in the Men s Frontier Conference Baskebtall tourney at the Maroon Activities Center ... ROCKY MOUNTAIN COLLEGE (22-9) Devin Uskoski 7-12 2-5 17, Alvis Dowiels 5-7 4-5 14, Elijah Swan 4-10 0-0 11, Chase Sukut 5-14 3-4 14, Nate Miller 0-4 0-0 0, Cooper Warren 1-6 0-0 2, Tony Eatinger 1-1 0-0 2, Chawn Johnson 3-3 0-0 6, Ryan Irigoin 2-3 4-4 9 ... Lewis-Clark State 76, Rocky... (Montana Standard, MT)
Carroll knocks out Western Mar 7, 2008
Rocky Mountain College 91, Westminster 90, OT ... ROCKY MOUNTAIN COLLEGE (22-8) Devin Uskoski 11-15 6-13 28, Alvis Dowiels 7-9 8-10 22, Elijah Swan 3-7 0-0 9, Chase Sukut 6-11 1-1 14, Nate Miller 1-9 0-0 3, Cooper Warren 2-3 0-0 5, Tony Eatinger 1-1 0-0 2, Chawn Johnson 2-4 2-2 6, Ryan Irigoin 0-2 2-2 2. (Montana Standard, MT)
Lights beat Great Falls Mar 7, 2008
The Warriors will play either Westminster or Rocky Mountain College at 8 p.m. on Friday. Those two teams play tonight at 8 in the final first-round game in Butte. (Havre Daily News, MT)
Carroll women march past Orediggers Mar 6, 2008
Westminster College and Rocky Mountain College face off today at 2 p.m. The Western Montana Bulldogs take on MSU-Northern at 6 p.m. ... Westminster College and Rocky Mountain College face off today at 2 p.m. The Western Montana Bulldogs take on MSU-Northern at 6 p.m.. (Montana Standard, MT)
Local skiers place at Jr. Olympic Qualifier Mar 4, 2008
Racers from Montana State University and Rocky Mountain College also competed. On Saturday, Feb. 16, the racers competed in a technical giant slalom course, two super-G races on Feb. 17, and one super-G race on Monday, Feb. 18. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Carroll men tangle with ranked teams Feb 28, 2008
They are also coming off a resounding win over 16th-ranked Rocky Mountain College last weekend. Defensively, the Saints have been outstanding lately, allowing 64 points per game. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Fuzesy garners POTW honors Feb 27, 2008
BILLINGS (AP) Carroll College s Jolene Fuzesy was named the Frontier Conference women s Player of the Week after her 30-point, five-rebound performace against Rocky Mountain College last week. The 5-foot-10 senior from Malta was 10-of-14 shooting including 7-of-8 from behind the 3-point arc in the No. 12 Saints 79-58 win over the Bears. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Carroll women bury Rocky for easy win Feb 23, 2008
Five players combined to hit six 3-pointers in the first eight minutes as Carroll College came out blazing hot to knock off Frontier Conference foe Rocky Mountain College 79-58. The Fighting Saints, now 10-2 in the league and 22-3 overall, made nine treys in the first half building a 30-11 lead at one point before cooling off. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Carroll men rally to win over Rocky Feb 23, 2008
The Carroll College men s basketball team had 20 minutes to prove that No. 16 Rocky Mountain College was just that Friday night. They couldn t have done it much louder. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Carroll women beat Diggers Feb 17, 2008
Carroll will return home to play Rocky Mountain College next week at 6 p.m.. Carroll Laci High 5-11 1-2 15, Caitlin Courchaine 4-7 3-5 12, Tiffany Rochelle 0-0 4-4 4, Jolene Fuzesy 3-10 2-3 10, Hannah Heidenreich 0-0 1-2 1, Elly Bruursema 3-8 3-4 10, Nikki Mills 0-1 0-0 0, Danielle Maloney 1-6 9-11 12, Nicole Leibach 0-0 0-0 0, Shannon Bosley 1-1 0-0 2, Sara Meyer 1-5 0-0 2. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Saints men dominate Tech Feb 17, 2008
Carroll will host Rocky Mountain College next weekend. Carroll Chad Vaculin 3-9 0-0 7, Derek Johnson 5-12 6-7 18, Eder Zuniga 2-4 0-2 6, Eric Henkel 2-6 0-0 4, Chris Kaschmitter 3-3 1-1 7, Scott Stockwell 2-4 0-0 6, Josh Saunders 5-10 7-8 20, Jason Tanascu 0-0 0-0 0, Kellen Hasquet 0-1 0-0 0, Gage Brumwell 1-7 1-2 3, Zach Parks 1-1 0-0 2, Gratton Miller 0-0 1-2 1. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
65 years after disaster ... Feb 17, 2008
A 1984 graduate of Billings West High, McNeish majored in math and minored in physics at Rocky Mountain College, from which he received a degree in 1988. As oriented toward hard sciences as he was, he had always liked history and enjoyed reading about World War II when he was a child. (Montana Standard, MT)
Rocky tops Tech women Feb 16, 2008
The Montana Tech women suffered a tough 76-64 Frontier Conference loss Friday at the hands of Rocky Mountain College Friday at the Tech HPER Complex. Save a few short scoring runs by the Bears, however, and it s a different game. (Montana Standard, MT)
Curt's Replays: Taking a look back at Helena’s Steve Keller Feb 14, 2008
After a standout prep career at Custer County High and graduating from Rocky Mountain College, Keller coached seven years at Opheim and 19 years at Helena High. He won six girls state championships three at Opheim and three with HHS while compiling a career 610-190 record for a winning percentage of. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Carroll men use defense to roll to win Feb 10, 2008
Two nights earlier the Argos scored 101 points in a 102-101 loss to Rocky Mountain College. Kiethan Gregg added 11 points and three assists. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Carroll football signs former RMC player Feb 8, 2008
Head coach Mike Van Diest announced Wednesday that Eli Johnson, a 5-foot-11, 175-pound defensive back, has transferred from Rocky Mountain College and will be joining the five-time NAIA national champion Saints. Johnson is a former Montana high school all-state selection out of Billings West who started for the Bears last year. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Sukut hits key free throws in Rocky win over Great Falls Feb 8, 2008
4 seconds remaining to put Rocky Mountain College past Great Falls 102-101 on Thursday night. The Argonauts' Rayshaun Ames hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer but it wasn't enough for a win. (Montana Standard, MT)
Carroll football signs eight recruits Feb 7, 2008
- The Carroll College football team has signed eight recruits, including Joe Dunning and Matt White of Billings, Matt Ritter of Butte, and defensive back Eli Johnson from Rocky Mountain College, coach Mike Van Diest said ... He started at corner last year for Rocky Mountain College and has three years of eligibility remaining. (Montana Standard, MT)
Ritter to continue career at Carroll Feb 7, 2008
He was also recruited by University of Mary and Rocky Mountain College ... Eli Johnson, defensive back, 5-11, 175-pound sophomore from Billings Transferring from Rocky Mountain College. (Montana Standard, MT)
Carroll football signs 7 more Feb 6, 2008
He was recruited by University of Mary and Rocky Mountain College. 4. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Rodeo: Cowboys try hands at bull riding, saddle bronc Jan 27, 2008
She ll compete in all the women s events in the Central Rocky Mountain college region and will start school this fall. - Former BHSSR barrel man Steve Tomak of North Dakota has a new job. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Carroll men face big challenges Jan 24, 2008
The Saints are coming off a loss to Rocky Mountain College and a regular season Frontier Conference title would be tough to pull off with two losses this weekend. Its a tough assignment, said Turcott. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Frontier women's race heats up Jan 24, 2008
She had just three first half points against Rocky Mountain College last Friday, but exploded for 21 in the second half. In Carroll s prior game she didn t score until the final 13 minutes, but finished with 15. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Carroll men fall to Rocky Mountain College Jan 19, 2008
Chase Sukut was simply unstoppable at the end - and so was Rocky Mountain College. Sukut put on a dazzling display of outside shooting, knocking down four 3-pointers and scoring 19 points in the game's final nine minutes to power the Bears to an impressive 82-70 victory over Carroll College Friday night at the Fortin Center. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Fuzesy leads Carroll to win Jan 19, 2008
Rocky Mountain College (9-12 2-3) Gretchen Wall 3-5 0-0 8, Jenna Sawyer 7-14 4-8 18, Sarah Madinger 5-17 2-2 12, Keri Siewert 1-6 0-0 2, Liz Lewis 4-8 0-0 9, Lisa Schoer 0-1 0-0 0, Josie Evans 2-4 0-0 4, Emmelie Lundgren 6-10 0-0 12. Totals: 28-65 6-10 65. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Carroll women to face RMC Bears Jan 18, 2008
It s been recharge the batteries week for the Carroll College women s basketball team as the Fighting Saints plays just one game when they travel to Billings to face Rocky Mountain College on Friday night. The contest is the first of a three-game road swing that includes games against Westminster College (Jan. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Ex-Pup at top of wrestling rankings Jan 17, 2008
-- Lemoore High graduate Elijah Swan poured in a career-high 26 points to lead Rocky Mountain College to an 89-62 victory over Montana Tech on Saturday. Swan sank six 3-pointers -- also a career high -- as the Bears improved to 15-4. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Frontier Conference names players of week Jan 15, 2008
FRONTIER Players from Rocky Mountain College and Westminster College were selected as Frontier Conference Players of the Week ... Men s Player of the Week, Elijah Swan of Rocky Mountain College, a 5-foot-8, senior guard from Lemoore, Calif. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Rocky, Westminster basketball players earn Frontier honors Jan 15, 2008
- Athletes from Rocky Mountain College and Westminster College have been named Frontier Conference basketball players of the week. Elijah Swan of Rocky earned the men's honor. (Montana Standard, MT)
Two sign with Rocky golf Jan 14, 2008
- Charlie Knowlton of Poplar and Tom Meyer of Livingston have signed letters of intent to join the Rocky Mountain College golf teams, coach Randy Northrop said. Knowlton placed fourth at the 2006 and 2007 state Class B girls tournaments. (Montana Standard, MT)
Air Force Band honors Montana native Werle Jan 14, 2008
In 2001, he received an honorary doctorate from Rocky Mountain College in Billings. He currently lives in Oakland, Calif. (Montana Standard, MT)
Saints women down UM-Western Jan 13, 2008
Carroll goes back on the road next week to play Rocky Mountain College, but that is its only game of the week. UM-Western (12-5, 1-2) - Laura Shea 3-6 0-1 6, Heather Brooks 2-3 1-2 6, Jill Dana 3-10 0-0 8, Chloe Mosey 7-13 0-0 14, Jamie Lake 6-12 1-2 13, Genna Rucker 2-6 2-2 8, Amanda Lidstrom 0-3 2-2 2. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Saints smite Bulldogs Jan 13, 2008
They travel to Billings next weekend to face Rocky Mountain College. The following weekend, they are also on the road against Westminster and Lewis-Clark State. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Saints stall ’Diggers at stripe; Rocky edges Western Jan 11, 2008
Tech travels to Billings to take on Rocky Mountain College on Saturday ... ROCKY MOUNTAIN COLLEGE (14-4, 2-1) Devin Uskoski 6-8 5-8 18, Elijah Swan 6-10 3-6 18, Chase Sukut 4-12 6-8 14, Nate Miller 3-8 2-2 10, Cooper Warren 2-5 7-10 11, Tim Scheffler 0-1 0-0 0, Tony Eatinger 0-0 0-0 0, Alvis Dowiels 7-9 5-13 19, Chawn Johnson 1-1 1-4 3 ... Montana Tech s next opponent is Rocky Mountain College on Saturday in Billings. (Montana Standard, MT)
Lights, Skylights travel to Wesminster Jan 11, 2008
Northern followed a lackluster loss to Rocky Mountain College on Friday night by staging a dramatic win over the Saints in overtime to avoid starting the Frontier Conference season 0-2 at home. But tonight's challenges for MSU-N head coach Chris Mouat's team will be a little different. (Havre Daily News, MT)
Athletes from Carroll, MSU-Northern, UGF earn Frontier honors Jan 8, 2008
5 points per game as Great Falls edged Rocky Mountain College and lost to ninth-ranked Carroll in the first weekend of conference play. She hit 53. (Montana Standard, MT)
Controversy over Nob Hill building Jan 7, 2008
(The college was eventually moved to Billings and evolved into what is now Rocky Mountain College. . (Helena Independent Record, MT)
State building under fire: Costly proposed lease, lack of public input fueling controversy Jan 7, 2008
The college was later moved to Billings and evolved into what is now Rocky Mountain College ... (The college was eventually moved to Billings and evolved into what is now Rocky Mountain College. (Montana Standard, MT)
Sukut leads Rocky Mountain over Great Falls with 24 points Jan 6, 2008
- Chase Sukut scored 24 points to lead Rocky Mountain College to an 82-70 win over Great Falls on Saturday night. Cooper Warren added 16 points, and Nate Miller came off the bench to score 14. (Montana Standard, MT)
Griz rout Tech, end five-game slide Dec 31, 2007
NOTES: Montana's largest margin of victory ever came in the 1907-08 season when the Griz beat Montana Wesleyan (now Rocky Mountain College) 87-2. The Griz beat Tech 80-22 to start the 1947-48 season. (Missoulian, MT)
Lights finish 2007 on the road Dec 29, 2007
BHSU opened its season in Butte with an 84-76 win over Montana Tech on Oct. 26, and then beat conference frontrunner Rocky Mountain College, 96-83 on Dec. 7. In both those wins, the Yellowjackets did one thing extremely well, score the basketball, and that's something MSU-N head coach Shawn Huse's Lights will have to watch out for tonight. (Havre Daily News, MT)
Shepherd's Stanek signs with Rocky volleyball Dec 28, 2007
- Jillian Stanek, a 6-foot middle blocker from Shepherd, has signed a letter of intent to play volleyball at Rocky Mountain College. Stanek is a four-year varsity starter for the Fillies, a three-time all-conference pick and was named her team's MVP as a senior. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Mens basketball: Argonauts slide past Hardrockers Dec 16, 2007
Mines was hoping to avoid a second straight loss to a Montana school after dropping a 69-66 decision to Rocky Mountain College of Billings, also Dec. 8. The Argonauts were sharp en route to their first road win of the season, while Mines struggled in front of a sparse crowd at Goodell Gymnasium. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
