COLLEGE NOTEBOOK: Newhart, Ambridge record college firsts

Camille Ussher, Spokane CC Track & Field

Bonners Ferry native Camille Ussher recently signed with the Lewis-Clark State College cross country and track and field teams. Ussher helped the Sasquatch to an NWAC cross-country title in 2023 and is an NJCAA All-American in cross country as well as in track and field (800m and 4x400m relay). She boasts personal records of 19:10 in the 5k, 2:22.51 in the 800, and 4:53.09 in the 1500, which she set March 2 at the Ed Boitano Invitational hosted by the University of Puget Sound.

Cody Newhart, Lackawanna College Baseball

Sandpoint’s Cody Newhart recorded his first collegiate hit and RBI for the Falcons recently. On March 8 against Minnesota North College, Newhart went 1-for-2, recording a single in the top of the sixth as Lackawanna went on to win 12-5. On March 13 against Kingsborough Community College, Newhart hit a two-run double in the top of the seventh; the Falcons went on to win that game as well, 20-7.

Lackawanna College (4-10) will travel to play Frederick Community College on Saturday.

Forest Ambridge, Southern Virginia University Lacrosse

Sandpoint’s Forest Ambridge recorded his first collegiate assist for the Spartans in a 2-18 loss to Grove City College. His assist came with 5:18 remaining in the second quarter; teammate Peyton Merwin was the goal-scorer. 

Southern Virginia (1-6) travels to Piedmont (Georgia) on Saturday.