LOCKWOOD — The Lockwood Lions continue to build athletic programs from the ground up for their new Class A high school set to open this fall.
On Tuesday, Tony Derrig, the Lions’ activities director and dean of students, announced the hiring of eight new coaches, with a softball coach possibly to come, depending on numbers.
Derrig says the newly formed high school will play a freshman schedule during the 2019-2020 season.
Football: Rob DiGiallanardo
– Billings Central – 5 years – Defensive Backs, Special Teams
– Billings Skyview – 1 year – JV Offensive Coordinator
Volleyball: RanDee Ochinero
– Middle school – 10+ years coaching AAU
– Evanston, Wyo., High School – 3 year starter
– Laramie County C.C. – player
Cross Country: Eric Karls
– Middle school – head XC coach – 3 years
– Middle school – head track coach – 3 years
– Billings Senior graduate
Boys Basketball: Bobby Anderson
– Played at Laurel, 2009-2012
– Played at Dawson C.C., 2012-2013
– Played at Rocky, 2013-2015
– Laurel Varsity Asst., 2013-2017
Girls Basketball: Rob Tedlund
– Assist. GBB – Columbia Falls, 2016-Present
– Assist. FB – Columbia Falls, 2016-Present
– Head BBB – Harlowtown, 2014-2016
– Head FB – Harlowtown, 2014-2016
Wrestling: Beau Malia
– Skyview – 4 time state champion
– University of Oregon, 4-year wrestler
– Assisted by father, Rich Malia (672-2750)
– Former Skyview head coach, 6 state championships
Track: Cameron Barber
– Hot Springs – Head BB coach, Assist. girls BB, 2017-2019
– Missoula Big Sky – Assist. BBB, 2016-2017
– Corvalis – Assist. FB, 2016
– Skyview – Assist. GBB, Track, 2014-2016
– Ronan – Assist. GBB, Track, 2011-2013
Cheer: Lindsey Talmark
– Billings Senior – 4 year cheerleader
– MSUB – 3 year cheerleader
