Ellis Scores 1,000th Point For Ghosts in Loss

Westford Academy wasn't able to move on in the IAABO Board 130 Tournament in Lawrence on Sunday, but that fact was overshadowed by a a milestone moment for one Westford player.

Grey Ghost senior Matt Ellis scored the 1000th point of his four-year career in the team's post-season warmup tournament 69-67 loss to St. John's, becoming only fifth Westford Academy player to reach that mark since 1986.

Ellis, who is already the school's all time leader in 3-pointers according to the Grey Ghosts boys' basketball website, joins former teammates T.J Jann and Peter Lynch as well as Marc Tocci and his brother Zach in the prestigious Grey Ghost 1,000 point club.

"I am very proud of what Matt has accomplished, not only in scoring his 1,000 point last night, but in everything over his four years at Westford Academy," said Westford Academy head coach Ed Scollan in a press release after the game. "He is terrific Captain, a great teammate, and a role model for everyone in our program."

While Ellis' mark wasn't able to accompany a win, Scollan believes the result will help his team moving into the playoffs.

"It was a tough loss after competing so hard to make it a game in the 4th. However, it will make us better for the tournament run, St. John's is a solid team and that is the type of team we will face in Division I North," he said.

Westford will face off against Lynn English in the consolation game of the tournament before heading to the playoffs.

Individual Stats vs. St. John's (Field Goals-Free Throws-Points)

Jann 8-4-21, Preckol 5-0-12, Ellis 4-3-12, Mount 3-4-10, Bibinski 4-0-8, Orton 2-0-4, Total: 26-11-67

3-pointers: Preckol (2), Jann, Ellis.