COLLEGE NOTEBOOK: Lucas pitches lights out in win over Corban
MAX OSWALD | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 2 days, 15 hours 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. | March 16, 2025 4:35 PM
Jantzen Lucas, Lewis-Clark State College Baseball
A 2020 graduate of Priest River High, Jantzen threw six innings, giving up three hits, no earned runs and two walks while striking out two batters in a 3-0 shutout home win over Corban this past Saturday, March 15. The hard-throwing lefty, who has been credited with three straight wins, lowered his ERA to 3.32 across 21.2 innings so far this season with the stellar outing. Lewis-Clark State (14-7), which has won eight in a row, will travel to Eastern Oregon for a four-game series starting Saturday, March 22, and ending Sunday, March 23.
Jack Zimmerman, Lassen College Baseball
A 2023 graduate of Sandpoint High, Jack went 3-for-4 with a pair of RBI doubles, recorded his first collegiate stolen base and scored two runs in a 9-8 home win over American River this past Tuesday, March 11. The lefty outfielder, who is now batting .293 on the season across 41 at-bats, also went 1-for-3 with a single and a sacrifice fly in a 13-11 home loss to Feather River this past Saturday, March 15. Lassen (14-8-1) traveled to Feather River yesterday and will head to the College of the Siskiyous on Friday, March 21, and Saturday, March 22, for a three-game series.
Forest Ambridge, Southern Virginia University Lacrosse
A 2023 graduate of Sandpoint High, Forest started for the first time in his collegiate career and scored a goal, scooped up two groundballs, and won a career-high four faceoffs in a 25-7 home loss to Vassar College this past Wednesday, March 12. Southern Virginia (3-6) will host Huntingdon College on Saturday, March 22.
Austin Dillon, Yakima Valley College Baseball
A 2023 graduate of Sandpoint High, Austin threw six innings, giving up six hits, four earned runs and three walks while striking out six batters in a 5-4 win over Bellevue this past Saturday, March 15. Yakima Valley (6-10), which has won five of their last six, will travel to Tacoma and Pierce for a pair of road doubleheaders on Friday, March 21, and Saturday, March 22.
Jett Longanecker, College of Idaho Track & Field
A 2024 graduate of Sandpoint High, Jett made his collegiate debut in the 800-meter run, finishing 10th out of 19 with a time of 2:01.61 at the Northwest Nazarene Nighthawk Opener held this past Saturday, March 15. The College of Idaho returns to action this Friday, March 21, and Saturday, March 22, at the Oregon Preview, which will be hosted by the University of Oregon in Eugene.
Evan Williams, Tabor College Baseball
A 2021 graduate of Sandpoint High, Evan pitched five innings, giving up nine hits, four earned runs and no walks while striking out five batters in a 6-4 road loss to Sterling College this past Saturday, March 15. Tabor (14-9) traveled to Oklahoma Wesleyan yesterday, will host Central Christian today, and then will travel to Dakota State (Madison, S.D.) for a four-game series starting Friday, March 21, and ending Saturday, March 22.
Sawyer Treadaway, Montana State University Lacrosse
A 2024 graduate of Sandpoint High, Sawyer was recently named to the President's List for the 2024 fall semester. To achieve this distinction at Montana State, a student must be enrolled in at least 12 college-level credits and maintain a 4.0 GPA.
Cheyenne Thompson, College of the Siskiyous Soccer
A 2024 graduate of Priest River High, Cheyenne was recently named to the President's List for the 2024 fall semester. To achieve this distinction at the College of the Siskiyous, students must be attending the school full time and achieve a grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.75 to 4.00.
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COLLEGE NOTEBOOK: Lucas pitches lights out in win over Corban
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