COLLEGE NOTEBOOK: Alexander, Ussher excel for Warriors at Lauren McCluskey
Connor Alexander, Lewis-Clark State College Track & Field
A 2022 graduate of Bonners Ferry High, Connor finished 29th out of 45 runners in the mile with a new personal record time of 4 minutes and 27 seconds at the Lauren McCluskey Memorial Open hosted by the University of Idaho this past Friday and Saturday. He also competed on a distance medley relay squad that finished fifth in 10 minutes and 37 seconds.
Camille Ussher, Lewis-Clark State College Track & Field
A 2022 graduate of Bonners Ferry High, Camille started off the Lauren McCluskey Memorial Open by helping her teammates achieve of a NAIA B standard national-qualifying distance medley relay time. The relay, made up of Ussher, Grace Tiegs (Nezperce, ID), Emily Collins (Lewiston, ID) and Damaris Kibiwot (Eldoret, Kenya) finished fourth out of nine teams with a time of 12 minutes and 19 seconds, which is the fifth-fastest in school history and third-fastest in the NAIA currently. On day two, Ussher then followed things up by placing 16th out of 48 runners in the mile with a new personal record time of 5 minutes and 16 seconds.
The Warriors return to action Feb. 1 for the Inland Northwest Invitational hosted by Whitworth University at The Podium.
Teagun Holycross, University of Montana Track & Field
A 2020 graduate of Priest River High, Teagun placed eighth in the finals of the 60-meter dash with a time of 7.14 seconds at the Lauren McCloskey Memorial Open. To qualify for the finals, he finished fifth out of 23 runners in the preliminary round with a time of 6.96 seconds. He also competed in the 200-meter dash and finished 15th out of 59 with a time of 22.49 seconds. The Griz will compete next from Feb. 6 to 8 at the Riverfront Invite and Multi set to be held at The Podium in Spokane.
Jett Longanecker, College of Idaho Soccer/Track & Field
A 2024 graduate of Sandpoint High, Jett was named to the Dean's List for the 2024 fall semester. To achieve this distinction at the College of Idaho, a student must complete at least nine or more graded credits in a given semester and achieve a grade point average of 3.75 or higher.
Lucas Hansen, College of Idaho Baseball
A 2024 graduate of Sandpoint High, Lucas was named to the Dean's List for the 2024 fall semester. To achieve this distinction at the College of Idaho, a student must complete at least nine or more graded credits in a given semester and achieve a grade point average of 3.75 or higher.
Alex David, Rocky Mountain College Track & Field
A 2024 graduate of Sandpoint High, Alex finished 17th in the weight throw with a new personal record mark of 9.20 meters (30 feet, 2.25 inches) at the Myrle Hanson Open hosted by Black Hills State in Spearfish, S.D. She also competed in the shotput at the meet, tying for 14th out of 17 competitors with a mark of 8.67 meters (28 feet, 5.5 inches). The Batlin' Bears will return to action on Jan. 31 for the Bobcat Performance Meet hosted by Montana State.
In addition, Alex was also recently named to the Dean's List for the 2024 fall semester. To achieve this distinction at Rocky Mountain College, students must earn a grade point average of 3.60 to 3.99 in a given semester.
Helena White, Napa Valley College Basketball
A 2024 graduate of Priest River High, Helena had two rebounds, an assist and a steal in the Storm's 72-55 road win over Yuba on Jan. 22. In a 78-45 home loss to Laney on Jan. 24, she recorded two points (1-4 FG), four rebounds and a steal. Across 21 games so far this season, Helena has appeared in 12 and has registered 10 points, 43 rebounds, 20 of which were offensive, four assists, eight steals and three blocks. Napa Valley (11-10), which has won six of it's last seven games, hosts Merritt on Jan. 29.
Camille Ussher
Jett Longanecker
Lucas Hansen
Helena White