Montague hosted Gold-Burg for a boys-only make up basketball game on Saturday, securing a decisive 56-19 victory. This win moves Montague to 6-1 in district play.
- Jaymes Migl led the scoring with 16 points,
- Mason Blackburn contributed 12 points, and
- Decker Reese added 8 points.
The Montague boys will play their final game of the season Thursday at Saint Jo at 6:00 PM.
8th Grade Recognition
Saturday was also a special day as we recognized our 8th graders and their parents for their dedication to Montague athletics.
Maddie Travis
- Parents: John and Kelly Travis of Montague
- Years at Montague: Since kindergarten
- Future School: Nocona High School
- Sports:
- 3 years: Volleyball, Basketball
- 2 years: Track, Tennis
- 1 year: Cross Country, Chee
- Favorite Sports Memory: "When I went up to hit the ball in volleyball, and it landed perfectly in the middle of the court and no one got it it up!"
Trinity Hudson
- Parents: Scott and Rebecca Hudson of Bowie
- Years at Montague: Since Pre-K (except for a few semesters)
- Future School: Bellevue High School
- Sports:
- 3 years: Basketball, Volleyball
- 2 years: Track
- 1 year: Cross Country, Cheer
- Favorite Sports Memory: "Being made libero in volleyball this year and leading the team to an undefeated district season."
Lynlee Coffman
- Parents: Daniel and Erin Wigglesworth of Nocona
- Years at Montague: Since 6th grade
- Future School: Nocona High School
- Sports:
- 3 years: Basketball
- 2 years: Volleyball, Cheer
- 1 year: Track, Tennis, Cross Country
- Favorite Sports Memory: "Losing to Midway in the first game of the year, then coming back and 'cooking' them at home."
Ally Wigglesworth
- Parents: Daniel and Erin Wigglesworth of Nocona
- Years at Montague: Since 6th grade
- Future School: Nocona High School
- Sports:
- 2 years: Volleyball
- 1 year: Cheer, Tennis, Track
- Basketball Manager this year
- Favorite Sports Memory: "Traveling to Wichita Christian for volleyball, then watching the boys play football before all of us went out to eat together."
Jaymes Migl
- Parents: Shirley Migl of Bowie, and escorted by his grandfather Edward Stanton
- Years at Montague: Since 5th grade
- Future School: Bellevue or Bowie High School
- Sports:
- 3 years: Football
- 2 years: Basketball
- 1 year: Track, Cross Country
- Favorite Sports Memory: "Tackling kids left and right against Gold-Burg and scoring my first touchdown."
Decker Reese
- Parents: DJ and Kimberly Reese of Montague
- Years at Montague: Since 5th grade
- Future School: Gold-Burg or Bellevue High School
- Sports:
- 3 years: Basketball, Football
- 2 years: Track
- 1 year: Cross Country, Tennis
- Favorite Sports Memory: "Beating Saint Jo this year for the first time in three years."
Garren Stallcup
- Parents: Gary and Barbie Stallcup of Montague
- Years at Montague: Since kindergarten
- Future School: Nocona, Legacy, or Memorial High School
- Sports:
- 3 years: Football
- 2 years: Track
- Favorite Sports Memory: "Winning our first football game in two years against Gold-Burg and having my best defensive game of my career."
Team Achievements
This group of 8th grade girls had an incredible run:
- Basketball: 27-7 district record over three years:
- 3rd place finish at the Nocona Tournament
- Cooke County Shootout Tournament Champions
- Volleyball: 40-11 overall record
- 18-1 district record
- 2nd place in three Bowie Tournaments
- Windthorst Consolation Champions (twice) and 3rd place (once)
- First undefeated district season in three years (earned a banner)
The boys' 8th-grade basketball team is also having a fantastic season:
- 6-1 district record
- 2nd place finish at the Alvord Tournament
Additionally, both the boys and girls cross-country teams were crowned district team champions this year for the first time in school history.
As the season winds down, we celebrate the achievements of our athletes and wish our 8th graders the best as they move on to high school. Their dedication and hard work have left a lasting impact on Montague athletics.
