Saints stifle 'Diggers Oct 18, 2009
George Lane / The Independent Record Tech quarterback Matt Komac gets the throw off as lineman Wacy Deegan pushes Carroll College defender Mike Ogrin during Saturday's game at Nelson Stadium in Helena ... Carroll College scored the first three times it touched the ball, and the Saints rolled to a 23-3 Frontier Conference football win over Montana Tech on a picture-perfect day at Nelson Stadium. (Montana Standard, MT)
'Diggers tame Bulldogs Oct 11, 2009
The Orediggers will look to win their fourth straight when they head to Helena to try to stop a 10-game losing streak to Carroll College. "We have to win out to make the playoffs is pretty much what we've been telling everybody," Burns said. (Montana Standard, MT)
Deer Lodge benefit to help pay medical bills for injured Avon rancher Oct 9, 2009
Numerous auction items have been donated including hay, firewood, tickets to University of Montana, Montana State University, University of Montana Western, Montana Tech and Carroll College football games, NFL tickets, cabin stays, jewelry, art, a saddle, a chest freezer, a quilt, a chop saw, propane and much more. Sunday features team roping with entry at 9 a.m. and roping at 10 a.m. Saddles will be awarded to the high money man and woman for the weekend as well as other prizes. (Montana Standard, MT)
State Snapshots Oct 8, 2009
Carroll volleyball ranked 19th HELENA (AP) Carroll College moved into the Top 20 of the NAIA volleyball poll after beating then No. 11 Lewis-Clark State 3-1 last weekend. Carroll was tied for 19th in the poll released Tuesday, while Lewis-Clark State, which also lost at Rocky Mountain College last week, fell to 22nd. (Montana Standard, MT)
More of this story Oct 8, 2009
In 1969 the Frontier Football Conference consisted to Eastern Montana College (now MSU-Billings), Northern Montana College (now known as MSU-Northern), Western Montana College (now UM-Western), Montana Tech, Carroll College and Rocky Mountain College. New coaches that season were Sonny Holland (Western), Charlie Armey (Montana Tech) and Frank Rose (Rocky). (Cut Bank Pioneer Press - Golden Triangle, MT)
Talking politics Oct 7, 2009
Gernant said when Rehberg s spokesman listed sponsoring resolutions to honor Billings for its 125th anniversary and to honor Carroll College for winning a national football championship the article also listed work to fund the Fort Peck/Dry Prairie Rural Water System he thought he should challenge Rehberg. I thought that probably a lot more could be done to create opportunity here, he said. (Havre Daily News, MT)
House candidates discuss 2010 race Oct 6, 2009
He said he read an article last year where Rehberg s spokesman cited Rehberg sponsoring resolutions to congratulate Billings on its 125th anniversary and Carroll College for winning a national football championship as major achievements. I think we could be doing more to create jobs, he said. (Havre Daily News, MT)
Lights try to turn it around against Tech Oct 3, 2009
As a team, the Orediggers average 166 yards on the ground, second only to league-leading Carroll College. But the wildcard in the Tech offense is junior quarterback Matt Komac. (Havre Daily News, MT)
Orediggers battle heat, Bears Sep 30, 2009
Upstart Montana Western played defending national champ Carroll College closer than anyone else this season on Saturday, losing a 17-10 decision after a last-minute drive fell short ... Carroll College 4-0 5-0 ... Eastern Oregon at Carroll College. (Montana Standard, MT)
'Diggers, Bears set to battle Sep 26, 2009
Rocky is coming off a 42-21 home loss to Carroll College. The Bears also lost at Eastern Oregon and MSU-Northern. (Montana Standard, MT)
UM Western takes aim at Carroll College Sep 26, 2009
DILLON The Montana Western Bulldogs travel to Helena to face the Carroll College Saints Saturday in a Frontier Conference football game. Kickoff is slated for 1 p.m. at Nelson Stadium. (Montana Standard, MT)
Eastern Oregon pushing forward Sep 25, 2009
Then EOU goes back on the road for games at Carroll College and at arch rival Rocky Mountain College. Quarterbacks continue to make headlines all over the Frontier. (Havre Daily News, MT)
Strawn Scores Game-Winner to Hand ISU First Home Victory Sep 24, 2009
Notes: ISU's last 13 corner kick contest was against Carroll College at home for a 7-1 victory in August of 2000. Strawn who leads the Bengals in assists and who leads the Bengals in goals swapped styles for the game-winner as Jones assisted on Strawn's goal. (Isubengals.com)
Costs weigh heavy as families plan for college Sep 24, 2009
But he adds that he "breathed a deep sigh of relief" when Mike, 18, decided Carroll College in Helena, Mont. was the better fit. (USA Today)
Local / State Snapshots Sep 23, 2009
Also nominated were Kristin Barott of Rocky Mountain College, Janet Friesz of Montana Tech, Lauryn Herrick of Lewis-Clark State, Jennifer Petersen of the University of Great Falls and Christina Smetana of Carroll College. GNAC honors MSU-B's Crotteau BILLINGS (AP) Montana State-Billings outside hitter Devon Crotteau has been named the Great Northwest Athletic Conference volleyball player of the week. (Montana Standard, MT)
Tap 'er Light: Staying neutral Sep 22, 2009
When Mr. Peterson, who lives in Helena, shows up at a Frontier Conference sporting event wearing a Carroll College coat or cap, however, every legitimate decision he's ever made is forever skewed, and that's a shame. As is in sportswriting, perception is reality in the nasty world of sports officiating. (Montana Standard, MT)
Bulldogs extinguish Lights, 27-21 Sep 20, 2009
BILLINGS Playing in the sweltering heat against Rocky Mountain College on Saturday afternoon, nationally ranked Carroll College certainly broke a sweat ... Carroll College 14 7 14 7 42. (Montana Standard, MT)
Sneak Peek at the New Magazine Sep 19, 2009
Anderson, 53, is in his first season as linebackers coach at Carroll College, a Division III school located in the southeastern Wisconsin city of Waukesha. Trgovac pumps up the volume. (PackerReport.com)
Game Information Sep 19, 2009
Head Coach - Bobby Petrino (Carroll College, '83). Originally published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Friday, September 18, 2009. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Butte police patrol increased to combat underage drinking at Tech football games Sep 17, 2009
Sheriff John Walsh said the added patrols come in response to reports of suspected underage drinking during Tech's game last Saturday against Carroll College. Walsh plans to have two additional officers to assist the four officers who normally patrol Tech football games. (Montana Standard, MT)
Tech falls to Carroll Sep 17, 2009
college volleyball at the Carroll College. P.E. Center. (Montana Standard, MT)
Authorities want plan to combat underage drinking at ballgames Sep 16, 2009
Sheriff John Walsh said he received several reports of suspected underage drinking at Montana Tech's home opener against Carroll College Saturday. Alcohol is now allowed inside the Tech stadium. (Montana Standard, MT)
What's on tap Sep 16, 2009
Montana Tech takes a 1-1 Frontier Conference record into the match with always-contending Carroll at the Carroll College P.E. Center. The Orediggers split matches last week, defeating Westminster but losing to Lewis-Clark State. (Montana Standard, MT)
One shining drive Sep 15, 2009
" With the heartbreaking loss, RMC slipped to 0-2 in conference play and 1-2 overall, and now the Bears have No. 2 Carroll College on their slate on Saturday in Billings. Meanwhile, Saturday's win gives the Lights a boost in the conference standings, but with the way the Lights were able to overcome so much against RMC, it does more than just add to the win column according to players and coaches. "This win was huge for us," Tchida said. "This gives us a chance to go on and try to accomplish... (Havre Daily News, MT)
Local Attractions Sep 15, 2009
Wednesday, Sept. 16 College volleyball Montana Tech at Carroll College, 7 p.m.. Civil Dialogue. (Montana Standard, MT)
Saints bury Orediggers Sep 13, 2009
Carroll College picks up 10th straight win over Montana Tech football team ... Tech's J.T.McIntyre tries to break loose from Carroll College's Thomas Dolan and Pat Regan after catching a pass during the first half of their game Saturday in Butte ... 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. (Montana Standard, MT)
Always a leader Sep 13, 2009
"I didn't consider that it would be a career or anything." He attended Carroll College while he was a soldier and was planning to major in business. He wanted to be a stockbroker, but by the time he had fulfilled his commitment to the Guard, other ideas had taken root. (Montana Standard, MT)
Lights look to avoid a 'Bear Trap' at home Sep 12, 2009
That fact would seem to spell trouble for an MSU-N team which is opening its home schedule off a dif- ficult 50-13 loss to Carroll College last Saturday in Helena. But numbers don't always tell the whole story in Rocky's case, and in Northern's. (Havre Daily News, MT)
Saints punch the Lights out Sep 9, 2009
But as fast as Silva gave momentum to the Lights, Gary Wagner and the Carroll College Fighting Saints took it all away. Carroll responded to Silva s MSUN record, second-half-opening 96-yard kickoff return by scoring 37 unanswered points as the No. 2 Saints routed the No. 18 Lights 50-13 Saturday at Nelson Stadium in Helena. (Havre Daily News, MT)
Orediggers down Bulldogs Sep 6, 2009
The Orediggers (1-1 overall) play at home for the first time this season when they take on Carroll College next Saturday. Western plays host to Eastern Oregon. (Montana Standard, MT)
Former GHS soccer star Reszka continuing career at Kalamazoo College Sep 5, 2009
They finished with a 7-11-1 record last season, including a 2-6-1 record in the MIAA. Kalamazoo s first home game is Sept. 12 against Carroll College. No comments posted. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
MSU-N's foray into Canada answered plenty Sep 3, 2009
It was four years ago that Carroll College hung 70 points on Calgary, the last time the Dinos played a Frontier school. But in talking with several Dino fans, and a few former players on Saturday, the program has changed for the better in so many ways and is now making a push to be one of the premier teams in all of CIS football. (Havre Daily News, MT)
Tech spikers split games at Rocky Invite Aug 30, 2009
Orediggers top DSU, fall to Carroll College. By News Services - 08/29/2009. (Montana Standard, MT)
Griz defensive tackles thrive Aug 29, 2009
"I don't know how well we're doing, but we've been working hard." QUICK KICKS Two players changed positions during fall camp: Ethan Tweet, a freshman from Fort Benton, moved from defensive tackle to offensive guard; and Kirk Stoll, a sophomore transfer from Carroll College, moved from safety to running back. Stoll is safety Erik Stoll's younger brother. (Montana Standard, MT)
Lights ready for their big debut Aug 29, 2009
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'Diggers set for showdown in S.D. Aug 29, 2009
Tech's first home game is Sept. 12 against Carroll College. Montana Tech at South Dakota Mines. (Montana Standard, MT)
Frontier football could be as deep as it's ever been Aug 28, 2009
First, few people can remember the last time Carroll College didn t begin a season as the defending Frontier champions; second, there is no doubt the one pass-happy Frontier is now dominated by defense, and finally, the quarterback position is as important to every team in the league as it is to NFL squads ... Carroll College Fighting Saints (10-0, 14-1 in 2008) The Saints have now long stood as the premier program in the Frontier and in the NAIA. In 10 years at Carroll, head coach Mike Van... (Havre Daily News, MT)
Carroll College at 100 Aug 25, 2009
This week, nearly 1,300 students will pass through the same iconic hall, opening Carroll College's 100th academic season ... The 100-year milestone begs questions of the future: How will Carroll College position itself in a changing economic and academic world ... "There will always be the need for more resources for a private institution." Trebon took the job as Carroll College president nearly 10 years ago. (Montana Standard, MT)
Preparing for the next 100 Aug 23, 2009
Lisa Kunkel Independent Record - Carroll College s St. Charles Hall is lit up as twilight settles on campus in this photo taken last week ... This week, nearly 1,300 students will pass through the same iconic hall, opening Carroll College s 100th academic season ... The 100-year milestone begs questions of the future: How will Carroll College position itself in a changing economic and academic world. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Honorary degrees vs. values clash: What would Carroll do? Aug 23, 2009
It was a debate that hinged on a hypothetical question: Would Carroll College allow Obama to speak on campus if he offered ... While Thomas didn t dissuade Jenkins from awarding Obama the honorary degree, the scenario does beg the question about Carroll College and its own policies when awarding honorary degrees to recognize personal accomplishments ... Carroll College President Thomas Trebon jokingly noted that Carroll may be the only college to issue an honorary degree to a president who has... (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Perfect match Aug 23, 2009
Lisa Kunkel Independent Record - Carroll College seniors Caitlin Fernandez, right, and Robyn Swaney hang lanterns in their dorm room last week in Trinity Hall ... Carroll Colleges tries to alleviate some of those anxieties by surveying students and their likes and dislikes before assigning roommates. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Carroll Saints complete final rehearsal Aug 22, 2009
(Photo by Grant Hanson) One week from their first game of the year and the No. 2 Carroll College Saints look ready for Azusa Pacific. The football squad finished up its final scrimmage of the fall season Friday and, facing off against their first opponent s defensive scheme, pounded out big yards for five scoring plays on a hot, sunny day at Nelson Stadium. (Helena Independent Record)
Carroll, Montana play to draw in soccer exhibition Aug 22, 2009
Sophie Johnson was able to put the ball in the back of the University of Montana s net as the Carroll College women s soccer team drew to a 1-1 tie in an exhibition match on Friday in Missoula. It was the first action of the year for the Saints squad, which went 12-7 last season and will host the University of Great Falls this Friday at 4:30 p.m. for the first game of the season. (Helena Independent Record)
BHSU earns split Aug 22, 2009
Black Hills State came away with a split in a pair of games at the Carroll College Volleyball Classic in Helena, Mont ... 25-15 in the fist game at the PE Center on the Carroll College campus and then lost to the host team Carroll College 19-25, 25-21, 25-13, 27-25 in the nightcap ... The Yellow Jackets (1-2 on the young season), lost to Carroll College team 25-19, 25-22, 16-25, 25-21 on Thursday night before the tournament started. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Tech volleyball splits in opener Aug 22, 2009
HELENA The Montana Tech volleyball team opened the season with a win and a loss Friday at the Carroll College/University of Great Falls Classic. The Orediggers, who play all four of their tournament games in the Carroll P.E. Center, fell in three games to Black Hills State before bouncing back with a three-game win over Hope International of California. (Montana Standard, MT)
Carroll volleyball team off to 3-0 start Aug 22, 2009
The Carroll College volleyball team couldn t get their season off to much better of a start. After defeating Dakota Athletic Conference reigning champs Black Hills State (S.D.) in the opening game of the Carroll College/University of Great Falls Classic on Thursday, the Saints came right back on Friday to beat the Yellow Jackets again in four games, 19-25, 25-21, 25-13, 27-25. (Helena Independent Record)
'Diggers have chip on shoulder Aug 21, 2009
" The Orediggers received exactly one point in the NAIA preseason poll that ranked Carroll College No. 2 and MSU-Northern No. 18."We're ranked 32nd or 33rd in the NAIA," Komac said. "That's the lowest (coach Bob) Green said we've been in a long time. There's a lot of room for improvement for us. (Montana Standard, MT)
A new era in MSU-N volleyball begins today Aug 21, 2009
But he also sees Carroll College and Rocky Mountain College has having good teams, as well as UGF and Montana Tech. "Our league is very good," Huebsch said. (Havre Daily News, MT)
Saints to scrimmage final time Aug 21, 2009
The Carroll College football team will have their final fall scrimmage of the season today at around 10:30 a.m. in Nelson Stadium. Practice is expected to begin around 10 a.m. and the players will face off after a short warmup and stretch. (Helena Independent Record)
Young Carroll soccer team kicks off season Aug 21, 2009
For the second year in a row, Carroll College women s soccer coach Dave Thorvilson will field a young team. But Thorvilson, who s starting his third season as the Saints head coach, proved last year that he can win with a group of youngsters, and in fact this year s squad is perhaps more experienced than the 2008 group. (Helena Independent Record)
Ready, set, spike! Aug 21, 2009
If anything, the long summer months appear to have helped the Carroll College volleyball team as it easily handled reigning Dakota Athletic Champion Black Hills State 25-19, 25-22, 16-25, 25-21 in the P.E. Center on Thursday night. The game was the home opener of the Carroll College/University of Great Falls Tournament and the first of the season for the Saints, who went 21-10 last year and are ranked second in the Frontier Conference in preseason polls ... You ve got to give credit to Carroll... (Helena Independent Record)
Saints spikers kick off season against Jackets Aug 20, 2009
The Carroll College volleyball team will be tested right away as it hosts Black Hills State (S.D.) tonight at 7 p.m. in the opening game of the Carroll College/University of Great Falls Tournament. The Yellow Jackets won the 2008 Dakota Athletic Conference championship, finishing the season 26-8 with an appearance in the NAIA National Tournament. (Helena Independent Record)
Oredigger spikers ‘excited' for season Aug 20, 2009
" The young outside hitters are making strides, Tobin said."Allyse Cruise and Lacey Phelan, we're seeing improvement with them everyday," Tobin said.The Orediggers will open their season this weekend in Helena at the Carroll College tournament. Montana Tech will play Black Hills State and Hope International on Friday, then go up against California Baptist and Minot State on Saturday. Black Hills State advanced to NAIA Nationals last year and California Baptist is a recent two-time NAIA... (Montana Standard, MT)
Local briefs: Retired Carroll coach Turcott to be roasted Aug 19, 2009
Carroll College will host a roast in honor of longtime Coach Gary Turcott s Retirement Friday, Aug. 28 at the Carroll College PE Center. The Master of Ceremonies for the evening will be Former Governor of Montana and Carroll College Hall of Famer Marc Racicot ... This program will have head coaches with national level training and will be supported by Carroll College and Helena and Capital High players modeling great soccer skills. (Helena Independent Record)
Mother’s push to pull up stakes saved family from fatal rockslide Aug 17, 2009
Instruments at Carroll College measured the quake at over 5. 0 here in Helena. (Helena Independent Record)
Matthews wins two golds at Senior Olympics Aug 17, 2009
Matthews is a professor at Carroll College. Not Yet Rated. (Helena Independent Record)
State Grain Lab gears up for harvest this month (5) Aug 16, 2009
Kenik recently graduated from Carroll College in Environmental Studies and is currently studying and training to become a licensed grain inspector. After the right weight of grain has been measured it is then taken to a machine to test its moisture content. (Great Falls Prairie Star, MT)
Saints' defense never rests Aug 16, 2009
Carroll College s Gary Wagner collides with Thomas Robison during Saturday s scrimmage. (Photo by Grant Hanson) Carroll College s defense caught up with its offense on Saturday as the the Purple and White battled it out for the second scrimmage of the fall season. (Helena Independent Record)
No surprise: Carroll picked to win Frontier Conference Aug 15, 2009
WHITEFISH (AP) Carroll College is the preseason favorite of the Frontier Conference football coaches to repeat as league champion. The Saints are ranked second nationally in the NAIA coaches poll. (Helena Independent Record)
Carroll College voted Frontier preseason bestCarroll College voted Frontier preseason best Aug 15, 2009
BILLINGS Defending Frontier Conference champion Carroll College is the preseason favorite of the Frontier Conference football coaches to repeat as champions for the 2009 season ... Carroll College (5) 25 points Montana State-Northern (1) 21 points Eastern Oregon 17 points Montana Tech 13 points Montana Western 7 points Rocky Mountain 7 points. (Montana Standard, MT)
Local briefs: Carroll Poker Run cancelled Aug 14, 2009
The Carroll College Saints Athletic Association Boat Poker Run that was scheduled to be held Saturday at Canyon Ferry Lake has been canceled. Forecasts have called for inclement weather, prompting administration to withhold the event. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Offensive line shines in Carroll scrimmage Aug 14, 2009
The void left after both starting offensive tackles graduated last season wasn t nearly as big as the holes their replacements opened up for Carroll College s running game on Thursday. Playing their first fall scrimmage of the season, the No. 2 Saints offensive line had the purple squad pushing their way down the field as a revamped defense worked to keep up. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Grizzlies look strong in first practice of season Aug 13, 2009
Cady reportedly transferred to Carroll College. Another senior, linebacker Thomas Bauer, also is concentrating on school. (Helena Independent Record)
Montana Tech kicks off fall drills Aug 12, 2009
Tech's home opener is Sept. 12, when the 'Diggers host Carroll College. Civil Dialogue. (Montana Standard, MT)
PKU patients have more drug, food options Aug 11, 2009
Shodair Children s Hospital is hosting a Montana Metabolic Day event on Saturday at Carroll College. Shodair community relations director Anastasia Burton says approximately 50 people from around the state have registered. (Helena Independent Record)