'Diggers blast Bears Nov 1, 2009
Montana Tech running back Drew Savage follows tight end Adam Schilling out of the backfield for a gain during the second quarter of a Frontier Conference football game against Rocky Mountain College in Alumni Coliseum Saturday ... At least it did on Saturday at Alumni Coliseum where Montana Tech defeated the Battlin' Bears 24-14 in a Frontier Confence game played on a sunny and windy afternoon. (Montana Standard, MT)
'Diggers tame Bulldogs Oct 11, 2009
Orediggers wide receiver Kyle Lewis catches a pass Saturday during the first half a Frontier Conference football game against Montana Western at Alumni Coliseum. The Montana Tech defense went old school on a chilly Saturday afternoon at Alumni Coliseum. (Montana Standard, MT)
Mamiya gets hammered by flu Oct 11, 2009
Such was the case Saturday for the Tech-Western game at Alumni Coliseum, as Bulldog starting quarterback Micah Mamiya wasn't at 100 percent due to a bout with the flu. Actually, Mamiya probably wasn't even at 50 percent Saturday, and backup quarterback Jeff Logan both started and finished the game for Western. (Montana Standard, MT)
Gaelic football player visits Butte, Orediggers game Oct 10, 2009
Murphy will be a special guest at the Montana Tech football game Saturday and will be available to meet people before and during the game, which starts at 1 p.m. at Alumni Coliseum. When Danny Murphy steps on the Orediggers football field Saturday afternoon he should feel at home. (Montana Standard, MT)
Mounties burn Orediggers Sep 20, 2009
Sean Eamon / Montana Tech running back Drew Savage runs past Eastern Oregon's Josh Gray for a touchdown at Alumni Coliseum Saturday. Chris Ware was nearly perfect in the second half Saturday afternoon at Alumni Coliseum. (Montana Standard, MT)
Butte police patrol increased to combat underage drinking at Tech football games Sep 17, 2009
More officers will patrol Alumni Coliseum in search of people under 21 either drinking or who have been drinking ... Alcohol is not allowed inside Alumni Coliseum, but people may drink outside the stadium. (Montana Standard, MT)
Saints bury Orediggers Sep 13, 2009
The Orediggers turned the ball over five times, resulting in their 10th straight loss to No. 2-ranked Carroll College in front 5,000-plus at Alumni Coliseum ... "Komac used eight different receivers. J.T. McIntyre caught 10 passes for 72 yards, while Jareth Wilson caught five passes for 50 yards. Skyler Knuchel, who ran for 35 yards, Hunter Kerkes and Clay McQueary also caught passes.Carroll held Tech to just 52 yards rushing, but the Orediggers racked up 364 total yards to Carroll's 316.The... (Montana Standard, MT)
Country stars Aug 1, 2009
Nationally known country and western performers Miranda Lambert and Jason Michael Carroll are featured in concerts at Montana Tech's Alumni Coliseum this weekend, sponsored by the Butte Depot. Lambert performs Friday, and Carroll on Saturday. (Montana Standard, MT)
Sports Hooks: Horse of a different feather Jul 23, 2009
"He's been a driving force behind a lot of improvement at Alumni Coliseum," former Butte Muckers coach Jim LeProwse said of Semmens. Alumni Coliseum wasn't good enough for the Copper Kings, but guys like Semmens keep it a great venue for kids today. (Montana Standard, MT)
Miners end year in style Jul 22, 2009
Meg Wyckoff / Connor Brown of the Miles City Mavericks makes the catch for the out against C.J. Kissell of the Butte Miners during a game at Alumni Coliseum on Tuesday afternoon ... afternoon doubleheader at Alumni Coliseum, blasting conference foes Miles City. (Montana Standard, MT)
Miners split in Belgrade Jul 21, 2009
The Butte Miners will finish off the season today against the Miles City Mavericks at Alumni Coliseum. The doubleheader was slated to begin at 3 p.m.. (Montana Standard, MT)
Muckers, Stallions split Jul 21, 2009
Butte's Gabe Kissell delivers a pitch against Great Falls at Alumni Coliseum on Monday ... The Butte Muckers and Great Falls Stallions halved a doubleheader Monday at Alumni Coliseum ... The games were the last for the Butte Muckers at Alumni Coliseum this season. (Montana Standard, MT)
Miners split, Cubs win Jul 20, 2009
The Miners will take on the Miles City Mavericks at 3 p.m. at Alumni Coliseum in Butte. In Southern A action, the Dillon Cubs hammered the Helena Reps 29-8. (Montana Standard, MT)
Bucks bury Miners in twin bill Jul 18, 2009
Sean Eamon / Butte shortstop Matt Berg turns a double play as teammate Justin Harcharik looks on and Bozeman's Andy Ballinger slides into second base at Alumni Coliseum Friday. The Bozeman Bucks earned a doubleheader sweep against the Butte Miners Friday evening at Alumni Coliseum. (Montana Standard, MT)
Reps split with Butte Muckers despite late rally in second contest Jul 17, 2009
Butte Mucker Gabe Kissell rebounded from a rough first game to pound the game-winning hit as the Butte Class A American Legion Baseball team battled back from a blowout loss for a thrilling win in the nightcap of a non-conference doubleheader against the Helena Reps at Alumni Coliseum. The Reps won the first game 13-2 before the Muckers scratched out a 7-6 victory to salvage the split. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Scarlets down Miners Jul 8, 2009
Sean Eamon / Butte Miners pitcher Sam Riordan delivers a pitch against Billings Monday at Alumni Coliseum. The Billings Scarlets took two games from the Butte Miners at Alumni Coliseum late Monday. (Montana Standard, MT)
Even Odds: One for the scrap books Jul 8, 2009
Choices include Bulldog Memorial, Alumni Coliseum at Tech and Naranche. With the largest seating capacity, Bulldog Memorial may have the early inside track, but don't count out Naranche for future Shrine events. (Montana Standard, MT)
Red Sox bury Muckers Jul 1, 2009
The Sox came to Alumni Coliseum Tuesday and handed the hosting Muckers decisions of 16-1 and 18-4 in non-conference American Legion Baseball action. They did it with 33 hits over two games, including four doubles, four triples and two home runs. (Montana Standard, MT)
Muckers burn Braves Jun 26, 2009
Butte won the opener 9-8 in extra innings before using a six-run second inning for a 7-2 victory in the nightcap at Alumni Coliseum. "Those were two big wins," Butte coach Corey Cutler said. (Montana Standard, MT)
Senators split at Butte Miners Jun 24, 2009
Helena used two big innings to pull out a 19-9 win in the nightcap at Alumni Coliseum. Lost in the disappointment for Butte, though, was a much-needed 9-6 win in the opener. (Helena Independent Record)
Miners, Senators split pair Jun 24, 2009
Butte Miners' Alex Briggs runs to third base and then on to home after Zack Bolton hit a double in the second inning of the first game of a doubleheader with the Helena Senators Tuesday evening at Alumni Coliseum ... Helena used two big innings to pull out a 19-9 win in the nightcap at Alumni Coliseum. (Montana Standard, MT)
Miners outlast Bandits, 7-6 Jun 17, 2009
Photo by / Butte Miners pitcher Riley Semmens delivers a pitch in the third inning of their game with Belgrade Tuesday at Alumni Coliseum. The Butte Miners were trying to finish off an Eastern AA spit of the Belgrade Bandits late Tuesday night in an American Legion doubleheader at Alumni Coliseum. (Montana Standard, MT)
Even Odds: Getting back to bicycles Jun 17, 2009
Quittin' spittin' Evans is also running an event scheduled for Wednesday afternoon at Alumni Coliseum. The Butte Miners and Muckers American Legion Baseball teams will conduct a mini-camp from 1-3 p.m. for area kids and coaches involved with youth baseball. (Montana Standard, MT)
Class C stars lace 'em up Jun 6, 2009
The best Montana 8-man football has to offer will be on display Saturday at Alumni Coliseum ... The 26th Annual Bob Cleverley All Star game kicks off at 7 p.m. Saturday at Alumni Coliseum. (Montana Standard, MT)
Kids' Summer Camps Jun 5, 2009
Tougher Than Tobacco Mini-Baseball Camp June 17 - The Miners and Muckers teams will hold a mini baseball camp from 1 to 3 p.m. at Alumni Coliseum. Butte-Silver Bow Health Department will teach youth about tobacco prevention and that spit tobacco and cigarettes are deadly. (Montana Standard, MT)
Treasure State All-Stars arrive Jun 2, 2009
This year's game will be held Saturday at 7 p.m. at Montana Tech's Alumni Coliseum. Coaches, Montana Tech personnel, organizers and major sponsors all attended a luncheon at Montana Tech on Monday. (Montana Standard, MT)
Local / State Snapshots Jun 2, 2009
The Miners' doubleheader against Bozeman at Alumni Coliseum has been rescheduled to July 17. MSU-Billings adds basketball player BILLINGS (AP) Basketball guard Monica Hollowell of Huntley Project High School has signed a letter of intent to play for Montana State University-Billings. (Montana Standard, MT)
PREP NOTEBOOK: Big Sky's Sheridan makes gains at the net May 28, 2009
The Bob Cleverly Classic, an all-star game for the state's 8-man football players, kicks off at 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 7, inside Montana Tech's Alumni Coliseum. A week later the inaugural Montana Treasure State Softball Classic takes place on June 13-14 at Stodden Park. (Missoulian, MT)
Spikes top Muckers in slugfest May 28, 2009
Butte Mucker Brian Baker outruns the bobbled throw to first base Wednesday evening during the second inning of a Class A Legion Baseball game with the Bozeman Spikes at Alumni Coliseum. With 27 total runs on 27 total hits and 15 errors, the Muckers-Spikes Class A Legion Baseball clash Wednesday at Alumni Coliseum could have gone either way. (Montana Standard, MT)
What's on tap May 27, 2009
The Muckers close out a three-game homestand with a nine-inning non-conference side against the Spikes at Alumni Coliseum. Butte is coming off a split against the Deer Lodge Wranglers last Wednesday, where Bryon Baker hit 6-for-6 with five RBIs, a triple and three doubles. (Montana Standard, MT)
Muckers split with Wranglers May 21, 2009
Photo by /Montana Standard Butte Mucker's Shawn Duffy slides into second base ahead of the tag by Deer Lodge's Will Anderson during the third inning of the first game of a doubleheader Wednesday evening at Alumni Coliseum. As the temperature cooled Wednesday at Alumni Coliseum, so did the Butte Muckers, as they settled for a Class A Legion conference split with the Deer Lodge Wranglers. (Montana Standard, MT)
Miners mangle Outlaws, 18-7 May 16, 2009
Miners pitcher Justin Dunbar delivers a pitch during a game against the Gallatin Valley Outlaws at Alumni Coliseum Friday evening ... The Miners beat the Class A Gallatin Valley Outlaws with a Zach Bolton grand slam in the bottom of the eighth inning at Alumni Coliseum ... "We need to be more patient as hitters." The Miners host the Missoula Mavericks in a doubleheader today starting at 1 p.m. at Alumni Coliseum. (Montana Standard, MT)
Tech student juggled 3 jobs while earning his degree (90) May 9, 2009
Tech graduating 414 students Montana Tech will graduate 414 students at 11 a.m. Saturday in Alumni Coliseum. If the weather is bad, the ceremony moves into the HPER.. (Montana Standard, MT)
Senators set to play in Butte today May 5, 2009
The tilt is slated to take place at Montana Tech s Alumni Coliseum, beginning at 7 p.m.. Helena swept the Missoula Mavericks in a doubleheader on Sunday in Missoula. (Helena Independent Record)
'Diggers dull in scrum Apr 19, 2009
Dropped passes, fumbles, penalties and missed assignments highlighted or lowlighted the third scrimmage of the spring in front of a small crowd at Alumni Coliseum ... " On Wednesday, coaches will split up and draft two teams for the annual Green-White Game to close out spring drills. That game is at 11 a.m. at Alumni Coliseum."We've got to find what we did wrong and get it right," Green said. "We have to improve. (Montana Standard, MT)
'Diggers off and running Apr 7, 2009
" Tech will continue with practices on Monday and Tuesday.The team gets Wednesday off before scrimmaging at Alumni Coliseum on Thursday.Overall, Green liked what he saw with the team's effort preparing the field and playing on it."We got some of the snow off," Green said. "We plowed it and did everything we could. We had a good week of practice. (Montana Standard, MT)
Could it be something in the water? Mar 4, 2009
First, McClafferty outlined the progress to date on Digger Vision, which will put a giant scoreboard behind the south end zone at Alumni Coliseum. The main part of the board, which was once in use at Oregon State in Corvallis, was donated, but McClafferty said he's been surprised at the amount of work that has gone into bringing the project to a "shovel-ready" stage. (Montana Standard, MT)
