Dykstra selected to bowl
Colorado School of Mines senior wide receiver Derek Dykstra was chosen last week to play in the 2008 Valero Cactus Bowl, the NCAA Division II all-star football game.
The Cactus Bowl will take place Jan. 11 at Javelina Stadium in Kingsville, Texas, on the campus of Texas A&M-Kingsville.
Dykstra was a first-team all-Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference selection this season, leading Mines with 52 catches for 802 yards and seven touchdowns.
Mines women win RMAC opener
The Oredigger women’s basketball team rolled to a victory in their RMAC opener, defeating Western State College 71-55 on Thursday, Dec. 6, at Lockridge Arena. Emily Dalton scored a game-high 16 points for Mines (3-4, 1-0 in the RMAC). Brecca Gaffney added 15 points and Peanut Eickelman scored 10 points.
The Orediggers travel to New Mexico Highlands and Western New Mexico this weekend.
‘Digger men fall in RMAC opener
The Mines men’s basketball team lost its second in a row after a four-game win streak, dropping its RMAC opener 66-61 to Western State on Thursday, Dec. 6, at Lockridge Arena.
The Orediggers (4-3, 0-1) received 20 points each from Ben Mohr and Jacob Case, but Carleton Goggins scored a game-high 27 points to lead the Mountaineers.
Mines had road games this weekend against New Mexico Highlands and Western New Mexico.
Baseball camps
Regis University’s baseball team will host a series of holiday baseball camps for ages 7 to 18. The Christmas Camp featuring general skills will be Dec. 22, 23 and 24.
The progressive hitting sessions will be Dec. 26, 27 and 28. The pitching/catching clinic will be on Sundays from Dec. 30 to Jan. 20. For more information and to register, go online at www.regisrangers.com or call Dan McDermott at 303-458-3519.
Golden seeks coaches
Golden High School is looking for varsity coaches for the following fall sports for the 2008 season: football, boys soccer, boys golf and boys tennis. Those interested should call Golden athletic director Steve Anderson at 303-982-3237.