COLLEGE NOTEBOOK: Davis named NAIA West Region Male Athlete of the Year
MAX OSWALD | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 8 months, 2 weeks AGO
I grew up in the small town of Orwigsburg, Pa., where I resided all of my life before moving to Sandpoint. I attended Blue Mountain High School, where I participated in cross country and track and field, a sport that I ended up falling in love with. I went on to attend and run for DeSales University (with other brief stints at Susquehanna University and Elizabethtown College) and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in sport communication with a minor in sport management. I remember just how great it made me feel when I was mentioned in my hometown newspaper. I want to be able to give that feeling to every athlete in Bonner County, no matter how big or small their accomplishments are. As an athlete myself, I know how many hours of work are put in on a daily basis, and that hard work deserves to be recognized. It is my goal to cover as much of the Bulldogs, Spartans and Wampus Cats as I can. I want to work with every athlete, parent, coach, administrator and the community to ensure the best stories are published. | May 22, 2024 12:00 PM
TJ Davis, Eastern Oregon University Track & Field
Sandpoint’s TJ Davis was recently named the Men's Field Athlete of the Year for the NAIA West Region by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA).
Davis still leads the nation in the decathlon with an impressive 6996 points. After finishing second in 2022, he will look to grab his first national decathlon title at the NAIA National Championships set to be held May 22-24 in Marion, Ind.
Camille Ussher, Spokane CC Track & Field
Bonners Ferry alum Camille Ussher finished second in the 800 (2:24.64), second in the 1500 (4:47.31), and anchored the Sasquatch’s 4x400 relay (4:05.56), which also finished second, and Spokane CC’s women won the NWAC Outdoor Track & Field Championships held May 20-21 at Mt. Hood Community College in Gresham, Ore.
Elisheva Davis, Spokane CC Track & Field
Priest River’s Elisheva Davis helped contribute towards the Sasquatch women’s title by placing eighth in the long jump (15-1 ¼), sixth in the triple jump (32-10 ¼), and eighth in the decathlon (2,809 points).
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