MBB Paige

Houghton, NY- Devin Paige Jr. (Washington D.C./ Maryland) has signed a national letter of intent to play basketball at Houghton College, Highlander coach Brad Zarges announced today.

Paige, 6'1" SG comes to Houghton after completing a stellar 3-year career at Grace Brethren Christian School. During his varsity career Paige was the All-Time leading scorer at Grace Brethren Christian finishing with 1,603 points over three years. Devin averaged 20 points, 2.3 rebounds per game last season. Shooting an astounding 63% from the field and 81% from the free throw line.

"We are extremely excited to have Devin Jr. join us," said Highlander Head Coach Brad Zarges. "He brings a genuine desire and testimony to serve the Lord with his gifts and abilities and is expected to help replace some of the scoring punch that will be missing with the graduation of Sr. Luke Mortenson. Devin brings a balanced offensive game incorporating a great outside touch, and off-the-dribble arsenal that has been refined playing against the top collegiate bound talent out of the D.C. area. Over, time we expect Devin to become a prolific scorer."

Devin enjoyed early success starting his sophomore year, in which Grace Brethren went 14-15 overall winning the Washington Bible College Tournament. During his junior year he took his team to a 22-10 record, winning the PVAC Conference Title and NCSAA National Tournament earning MVP honors. He also received 1st Team Honors for the Arlington Baptist Classic, Prince George 1st Team All-Conference and Prince George 2nd Team All-County .

During his senior campaign, he led his to team to a 30-5 overall record winning the Arlington Baptist Classic, Shenandoah Valley Tournament, Colonial Beach Tip-Off Tournament, and taking Grace Brethren to the Maryland Christian State Tournament and winning the State Championship for 2006-07. He was awarded MVP for: the Colonial Beach Tip-Off Tournament, Shenandoah Valley Tournament, 1st Team NCSAA National Tournament, 1st Team MCST, Prince George 2nd Team All-Conference, and Prince George 2nd Team All-County. Devin was also selected as one of twenty four players in the greater D.C. area to play in the Prince George Conference and County All-Star game.

Devin Jr. is the son of Devin Sr. and Terri Paige. He anticipates majoring in Business concentrating in Information Technology Management.

Houghton College has deep and solid roots in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, where our teams use their commitment to excellence, both on the field-of-play and in the classroom, as a platform for their strong and unique emphasis on Sports Ministry. Their goal is to make a difference for the Kingdom on campus, in Allegany County, in the Northeast and around the world. Houghton is one of only 13 institutions who have been hand-selected by the NAIA to serve as "Champions of Character" Program Centers, opening the door for Houghton to be a leader, both in the Northeast and nationally, in character education. Through hands-on, innovative community outreach initiatives, Houghton coaches and student-athletes are working together to change the culture of sport and to change our culture through sport.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- March 29 2007 CONTACT: Glyn Turner 585,567,9648

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- March 29 2007
CONTACT: Glyn Turner 585,567,9648