Montrose athletes in action: College basketball

Darius Gardner, Stephen F. Austin State University

The following men's basketball player with Montrose high school ties has scheduled action this week:

Darius Gardner, Stephen F. Austin State University
High school: Yates High School
This week: Saturday, Dec. 1, versus University of San Diego
About Gardner: Gardner lettered all four years while playing at Yates in 2006-2010. He was also a four-time honoree on the All-State team while also receiving four straight All-District and All-City honors. Gardner achieved off the court as well, graduating near the top of his class. He is the son of Edward Gardner and Tracy Brown.