Sometimes in the shadow of flashier teammates like Gage Sabean and Keevan Veinot, Ingham stepped up this year in his quiet way and made his final season at Horton his best. The six-foot-two shooting guard was an important part of the Griffins’ run to the NSSAF D-1 boys’ provincial banner.
In the provincial final against Sackville, the Wolfville teenager played on his home court in front of family, friends and fellow students, and scored a game-high 30 points to lead the Griffins to victory. Ingham, the younger of two brothers, attended Wolfville School before coming to Horton in Grade 9.
“I’ve probably played basketball since Grade 2,” he said in a March 22 interview.
The former competitive swimmer also played soccer for Horton from Grade 9-12, “but basketball is definitely my favorite,” he said.
“I like the fast pace, and the team aspect (and) I like the perimeter game.”
Going out on top
Ingham says winning the provincials is “the highlight of my high school career.
“We had committed players and really good coaches, and we progressed really well throughout the season. It felt really great to win,” especially in his senior year.
The win was the boys’ first provincial championship in eight seasons – and extra special because the girls’ D-1 team won on the same day, making for a Griffins’ sweep.
Ingham said good chemistry was key to Horton's success. “There are about five of us who have played together since bantam, in Grade 7. The fact we knew each other, and played so well together, was a major factor in us winning.”
Donning red and blue
Ingham plans to attend Acadia and play for the basketball Axemen starting this fall on an academic scholarship.
“I was recruited by Acadia for basketball. I’m planning to play next year, as much as I can.”
Ingham is planning to study engineering. Normally, that means three years at Acadia and two at Dalhousie, but he might change track to stay at Acadia for an extra year.
“It’s something I’ll have to consider, and it will depend on how basketball works out.”
One trump card the basketball Axemen have in attracting recruits this year and next is that they already know they will be hosting the Canadian Interuniversity Sport Final Eight in Halifax in 2018, and will be automatically part of the field.
“It’s pretty exciting to be hosting nationals,” Ingham said, who would be in his second year then.
Ingham’s brother Jeremy is also an Acadia varsity athlete with the swim team. Three years ago, the older Ingham brother lived through cancer, which required extensive treatment and a complete hip replacement.
“Jeremy has been a real inspiration to me,” Matthew said. “As my older brother, and my only brother, I’ve always looked up to him. It’s always been great having him around.”
Sometimes in the shadow of flashier teammates like Gage Sabean and Keevan Veinot, Ingham stepped up this year in his quiet way and made his final season at Horton his best. The six-foot-two shooting guard was an important part of the Griffins’ run to the NSSAF D-1 boys’ provincial banner.
In the provincial final against Sackville, the Wolfville teenager played on his home court in front of family, friends and fellow students, and scored a game-high 30 points to lead the Griffins to victory. Ingham, the younger of two brothers, attended Wolfville School before coming to Horton in Grade 9.
“I’ve probably played basketball since Grade 2,” he said in a March 22 interview.
The former competitive swimmer also played soccer for Horton from Grade 9-12, “but basketball is definitely my favorite,” he said.
“I like the fast pace, and the team aspect (and) I like the perimeter game.”
Going out on top
Ingham says winning the provincials is “the highlight of my high school career.
“We had committed players and really good coaches, and we progressed really well throughout the season. It felt really great to win,” especially in his senior year.
The win was the boys’ first provincial championship in eight seasons – and extra special because the girls’ D-1 team won on the same day, making for a Griffins’ sweep.
Ingham said good chemistry was key to Horton's success. “There are about five of us who have played together since bantam, in Grade 7. The fact we knew each other, and played so well together, was a major factor in us winning.”
Donning red and blue
Ingham plans to attend Acadia and play for the basketball Axemen starting this fall on an academic scholarship.
“I was recruited by Acadia for basketball. I’m planning to play next year, as much as I can.”
Ingham is planning to study engineering. Normally, that means three years at Acadia and two at Dalhousie, but he might change track to stay at Acadia for an extra year.
“It’s something I’ll have to consider, and it will depend on how basketball works out.”
One trump card the basketball Axemen have in attracting recruits this year and next is that they already know they will be hosting the Canadian Interuniversity Sport Final Eight in Halifax in 2018, and will be automatically part of the field.
“It’s pretty exciting to be hosting nationals,” Ingham said, who would be in his second year then.
Ingham’s brother Jeremy is also an Acadia varsity athlete with the swim team. Three years ago, the older Ingham brother lived through cancer, which required extensive treatment and a complete hip replacement.
“Jeremy has been a real inspiration to me,” Matthew said. “As my older brother, and my only brother, I’ve always looked up to him. It’s always been great having him around.”
