Girard keeps up prolific run

For many high school basketball players, scoring 435 points represents a career total. For a select few, 435 points is an incredible season filled with success. When it comes to Glens Falls junior guard Joseph Girard III, 435 points constitutes his output in December.

Yes, in nine games, the slick-shooting Girard notched 435 points — an average of 48.3 points per game. The junior's lowest scoring game came when he tallied 44 points against Gloversville on Dec 5. His most prolific performance was authored Dec. 15 when he poured in 60 points in an 86-76 victory over Amsterdam.

For his efforts during December, Girard has been selected as the Times Union's Male Athlete of the Month.