MBB Schrader

Houghton, NY- Nate Schrader (Interlaken, NY/ South Seneca) has signed a national letter of intent to play basketball at Houghton College, Highlander coach Brad Zarges announced today.

Schrader a 6'9" C, comes to Houghton College after completing an outstanding senior season averaging 16.8 points, 10 rebounds, 7.4 blocks, 2.9 assists, and 1.2 steals per game for South Seneca Central School.

Nate was a Second Team All-League Fingers Lakes West selection this year and featured as a NY State Section V Player of the Week. He was also a Mid-lakes Christmas Tournament First Team All-Tournament selection and was chosen to play in the Finger Lakes East/West Exceptional Senior Game.

"Nate is a welcome addition to our roster," said Highlander Coach Brad Zarges. "His length is much needed and will bring some better battles in practice for our post players. Nate has much to learn about how to play in the post at the college level, but his desire to improve is very evident. With added strength and improved footwork, Nate should be ready to help us as a freshman."

Nate is the Son of Wayne Schrader and Michelle Boyes. He anticipates majoring in Elementary Education at Houghton College.

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 31, 2007 CONTACT: Glyn Turner 585,567,9648

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- May 31, 2007
CONTACT: Glyn Turner 585,567,9648