Trojans' time at Divisional Tournament ends with loss to Lone Peak
BUTTE – It wasn’t the ending they had hoped for, but the Drummond Trojans showed marked improvement during the ‘22-’23 season that will serve as building blocks for next year’s campaign. Drummond fell to Lone Peak 71-57 Saturday morning in the Consolation Bracket of the Class C Western Division Tournament. The game was played at the historic Butte Civic Center. The Trojans finish the year with an 18-6 record, while the Big Horns are 17-10, Lone Peak went on to win the Consola
Trojans ‘take charge’ to beat Charlo in Consolation clash
BUTTE – Scott Parke had three and Ben Bradshaw one take charge plays against Charlo Friday to help Drummond reach the Consolation semifinals with a 59-46 win at the Maroon Activities Center (MAC) in Butte. The Trojans (18-5) edged out to a two-point lead 6-4 after one period and used a larger run to widen their margin in the second. But as the third period loomed, Drummond knew a squall was coming. “I think it’s truly just that they get real comfortable with a lead and believ
Lady Trojans end season with divisional loss to Superior
BUTTE – The Drummond Lady Trojans were outgunned in the second period by Superior on their way to a season-ending loss 51-34 in the quarterfinals of the Class C Western Division Basketball Tournament at the Maroon Activities Center (MAC) Friday afternoon. Trailing 9-8 after one quarter, the Lady Bobcats ran wild in the second using a press to create turnovers and score in transition. When they did set up, Izzy Pereira was raining down shots from beyond the three-point arc. Sh
Lady Trojans fall to Manhattan Christian, fall into Consolation Bracket
BUTTE – It was the game they wanted to play, except it only lasted a half. The Lady Trojans got outscored 25-9 in the third quarter as they fell to Manhattan Christian 62-43 in their opening round game of the Class C Western Division Basketball Tournament Thursday night. Drummond (18-4) paced Manhattan in the game’s opening stanza to the 1:51 mark. Ahead 7-6, the Lady Trojans saw the Lady Eagles rip off five straight points before period’s end to trail 11-7. But Drummond was
Granite County Commissioner's Agenda: February 28, 2023
Granite County Commissioner's Agenda: February 28, 2023
Wildcats use third quarter surge to beat Trojans in division opener
BUTTE – For all but eight minutes of Drummond’s opening round game against Harrison-Willow Creek they were in control. But they eight minutes they weren’t in charge made all the difference. A 22-8 third quarter run by the Wildcats (18-5) lifted them to a 53-47 win over the Trojans (17-5) in the first round of the Class Western Division Tournament Thursday at the Maroon Activities Center (MAC) in Butte. Harrison-Willow Creek advances to play West Yellowstone Friday at 3:30 p.m
Wind Chill warning extended into Wednesday
The National Weather Service in Missoula has extended the severe wing chill warning through Wednesday, February 22, until 5 p.m.
Granite County Sheriff's Report: February 20, 2023
Granite County Sheriff's Report: February 20, 2023
Lady Trojans advance to Divisional with comeback win over Granite
BUTTE – No matter the ranking, stature, or experience of the teams, when Drummond and Granite get together it’s gonna be a ballgame. Such was the case Monday night as the Lady Trojans and Lady Prospectors clashed at the Maroon Activities Center (MAC) in Butte in a challenge game from the District 13C Basketball Tournament. In the end it was Drummond earning a 61-55 come-from-behind victory. No. 3 ranked Granite (17-6) took a lead and maintained it most of the game, giving fan
Trojans topple Tigers in overtime title tilt
HAMILTON – Drummond Head Coach Levi Parsons was mere seconds away from claiming his fourth straight second-place finish in district tournament play. But this time he and his team did something different. They took first. The Trojans needed an overtime period to beat the Darby Tigers 42-40 in the championship game of the District 13C Basketball Tournament. The game was played Saturday night at Hamilton High School. “It’s eluded me three times and this time we got it,” said Par
