COLLEGE NOTEBOOK: Newhart, Ambridge record college firsts

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.

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.