MBB Houseman

Houghton, NY- Jared Houseman (Munnsville, NY/ New Life Christian) has signed a national letter of intent to play basketball at Houghton College, Highlander coach Brad Zarges announced today.

Houseman a 6'4" F, comes to Houghton College after completing a four year varsity career at New Life Christian racking up 1064 points, 702 rebounds, 121 blocks, and 107 steals. He led his team in scoring his senior season averaging 19.4 points, 9.6 rebounds, 2.2 blocks, 1.7 steals and shooting 57.4% from the floor.

Jared was selected as a NYSCPHS All-Star Team, NCAC First All-Star Team and Binghamton Blaze Winter Tournament Varsity Boys All-Star. He leaves New Life Christian ranked second in points in a career, third in rebounds in a career, and second in blocks in a career. He also holds the current scoring title for most points in a game scoring 38 points.

"We are looking forward to having Jared join our program. He brings a great attitude and enthusiasm. Jared plays hard whenever he is on the floor," said Highlander Head Coach Brad Zarges. "We expect that Jared will need some time to develop his skills and his strength to match his work ethic."

Houseman is a stand out in the classroom being selected as a "Who's Who Among American High School Students" and receiving a USAA National Leadership Merit Award. He is also a National Honor Roll member, and a recipient of the 2006 Sage Arts Award worth over $10,000 towards his college education every year.

Jared is the Son of Daniel and Anne Houseman. Jared anticipates majoring in Business 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 -- May 30, 2007 CONTACT: Glyn Turner 585,567,9648

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- May 30, 2007
CONTACT: Glyn Turner 585,567,9648