The standout senior guard had two big games last week to lead the Mustangs to a pair of big victories over excellent competition.
The 6’4″ Montgomery had 21 points and eight rebounds in a 66-55 victory over Jennings. He followed up with 20 points, seven rebounds, five assists and two blocks in a 92-72 victory over Webster Groves in a game that clinched the championship of the Suburban Conference Yellow Pool for the Mustangs.
For the season, Montgomery is averaging 16.8 points, 8.1 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.3 blocks while shooting 53 percent from the field and 42 percent from 3-point range. Marquette is currently 20-5 heading into this week’s Class 5, District 3 Tournament this week at Lafayette. Marquette is currently the No. 1 seed in the field.
Montgomery has signed to play at Drury University next season on a basketball scholarship.
