"Lakeview Academy standout Austin Montgomery has been selected to play in the second annual North Georgia All-Star Classic on March 16th at Gainesville High School.
Montgomery averaged 20.8 points and 9 rebounds per game this season as the Lakeview boys finished with an 18-8 record and a state tournament appearance. Montgomery had 541 points and 235 rebounds in 26 games and also drew 18 charges, had 47 steals, 29 assists and 47 deflections. Montgomery shot shot 72 percent from the free throw line and 59 percent from the floor.
The 2012 an 2013 Region 8-A first team selection finished his prep career with 1,326, third most in school history, and averaged 12.5 points per game in 106 games. He also had 772 career rebounds and averaged 7.2 rebounds per game.
He was an also a:
Lanierland Tournament all-tournament team member 2012,2013,
Georgia Coaches Association Top Ten player Single A in Georgia 2013,
Georgia Sports Writers All State 2013
2012. 2013 honorable mention All-State
All Area First Team 2013, All Area Second Team 2012, All Area Honorable Mention 2011
Montgomery is also a National Merit Scholar, State Finalist Star Student, Senior class president, Eagle Scout and will be serving a two-year mission for his church before attending college. " (from the Access North GA) March 2013
FYI.. Austin was a standout baseball pitcher and first basemen, until he decided to pursue basketball full time his Jr. year.
Austin Montgomery and his high school basketball Coach Seth Vining
Posting up in the All Star Game
Opening Tip of the Aquinas Game
Vs. Commerce
Recieving his plaque for his 1,000 career point.
Ended up with 1,326 total career points and the end of his Sr. season.
