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Griz hoops recruits have standout senior seasons
Posted on March 18
MISSOULA - Both University of Montana early basketball signees from the state of Washington had outstanding senior seasons and received numerous accolades.
Shawn Stockton, from Ferris High School in Spokane, and Mathias Ward, from Gig Harbor High School, signed to play at UM last November.
Both were named first team all-state at the 4A level following the 2007-08 season.
A 6-1, 185-pound point guard, Stockton was voted Mr. Basketball for the state of Washington by the Washington State Coaches Association. He also was named co-MVP of the Greater Spokane League with teammate Jared Karstetter and was selected as a McDonald's All-American.
Stockton's prep team had back-to-back 29-0 records, winning two consecutive 4A state titles. Ferris' 58 wins in a row are a state record.
In 2007-08 Stockton played in just half of Ferris' games during the regular season, averaging 10 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists and 3 steals a game while shooting 58 percent from the field.
As a junior Stockton helped Ferris to a 29-0 mark enroute to the state 4A crown. That year he was named first team all-state, 4A state tournament MVP and region MVP. He also plays football and baseball.
A 6-7, 215-pound forward, Ward averaged 23.5 points and 10.1 rebounds a game, shot 52 percent from the field and 71 percent from the free throw line, and was team captain.
Ward set 23 school records as a four-year starter, nine career records, eight single-game records and six season marks. Last season he set single-game standards with 56 points and 21 rebounds against Central Kitsap High School. His 610 points and 23.5-point average last year are also school records.
Ward was a four-time All-Narrrows League selection and voted league MVP as a senior. He set career records with 1,532 points, 806 rebounds and 102 games played.
Ward was the MVP of the state WIBCA 4A All-State Game played earlier this month. He also was a McDonald's All-American nominee and a Tacoma News Tribune All-Area pick. Ward is a four-time honor roll student and will earn his two-year AA degree this spring.
Posted on March 18
MISSOULA - Both University of Montana early basketball signees from the state of Washington had outstanding senior seasons and received numerous accolades.
Shawn Stockton, from Ferris High School in Spokane, and Mathias Ward, from Gig Harbor High School, signed to play at UM last November.
Both were named first team all-state at the 4A level following the 2007-08 season.
A 6-1, 185-pound point guard, Stockton was voted Mr. Basketball for the state of Washington by the Washington State Coaches Association. He also was named co-MVP of the Greater Spokane League with teammate Jared Karstetter and was selected as a McDonald's All-American.
Stockton's prep team had back-to-back 29-0 records, winning two consecutive 4A state titles. Ferris' 58 wins in a row are a state record.
In 2007-08 Stockton played in just half of Ferris' games during the regular season, averaging 10 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists and 3 steals a game while shooting 58 percent from the field.
As a junior Stockton helped Ferris to a 29-0 mark enroute to the state 4A crown. That year he was named first team all-state, 4A state tournament MVP and region MVP. He also plays football and baseball.
A 6-7, 215-pound forward, Ward averaged 23.5 points and 10.1 rebounds a game, shot 52 percent from the field and 71 percent from the free throw line, and was team captain.
Ward set 23 school records as a four-year starter, nine career records, eight single-game records and six season marks. Last season he set single-game standards with 56 points and 21 rebounds against Central Kitsap High School. His 610 points and 23.5-point average last year are also school records.
Ward was a four-time All-Narrrows League selection and voted league MVP as a senior. He set career records with 1,532 points, 806 rebounds and 102 games played.
Ward was the MVP of the state WIBCA 4A All-State Game played earlier this month. He also was a McDonald's All-American nominee and a Tacoma News Tribune All-Area pick. Ward is a four-time honor roll student and will earn his two-year AA degree this spring.
