Former Shepherd Standout Joins Women’s Basketball Program
5/3/2017 12:22:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Former Shepherd High School and three-time Montana Class B All-State standout Janie McRae will join the Montana State women’s basketball program, announced Bobcat head coach Tricia Binford Tuesday afternoon.
Former Shepherd High School and three-time Montana Class B All-State standout Janie McRae will join the Montana State women's basketball program, announced Bobcat head coach Tricia Binford, Wednesday afternoon.
McRae, who was enrolled as a student at MSU during the 2016-17 academic year, will have four years of eligibility remaining.
"We are so excited that Janie has decided to join our team," Binford said. "Janie completed her freshman year academically at Montana State and approached us about walking on this spring. We couldn't be more thrilled to have her join the program as she encompasses the strong characteristics of a Bobcat. She was a highly decorated high school athlete and received great coaching under the direction of Bill Lepley at Shepherd High School."
The 6-3 center averaged 19.3 points and 11.6 rebounds, while shooting 65 percent from the field her senior season as the Fillies advanced to the Class B state tournament semifinals. In addition, she also averaged three blocks, 2.3 steals and 1.7 ass per contest.
Over her four-year career, McRae averaged 13.6 points and 10.3 rebounds per game, while shooting 57 percent from the floor.
A four-time letterwinner, McRae represented the Treasure State in the annual Montana-Wyoming All-State Classic as a senior. During her tenure in the Blue and Gold, she led SHS to a 74-27 overall record, including a 25-2 ledger during her final season. In addition, the Fillies captured three district titles; three divisional championships and made three Montana Class B state tournament appearances.
For her efforts, McRae was a 2015-16 All-USA Montana Girls Basketball First-Team selection and garnered Max Preps/WBCA High School Player of the Week accolades in February 2016.
"Janie was Shepherd's all-time leading rebounder and has a great nose for the boards," Binford commented. "She is a true center with great size and presence inside and will fit well into our system."
In addition to basketball, McRae also lettered and was an all-state selection in volleyball and softball.
McRae has been just as successful off the court. A four-time academic all-state pick, she was Shepherd High School valedictorian; a three-year National Honor Society member; and a two-time class president.
McRae is a graphics design major at MSU and is the daughter of Kim and John McRae of Shepherd.
McRae, who was enrolled as a student at MSU during the 2016-17 academic year, will have four years of eligibility remaining.
"We are so excited that Janie has decided to join our team," Binford said. "Janie completed her freshman year academically at Montana State and approached us about walking on this spring. We couldn't be more thrilled to have her join the program as she encompasses the strong characteristics of a Bobcat. She was a highly decorated high school athlete and received great coaching under the direction of Bill Lepley at Shepherd High School."
The 6-3 center averaged 19.3 points and 11.6 rebounds, while shooting 65 percent from the field her senior season as the Fillies advanced to the Class B state tournament semifinals. In addition, she also averaged three blocks, 2.3 steals and 1.7 ass per contest.
Over her four-year career, McRae averaged 13.6 points and 10.3 rebounds per game, while shooting 57 percent from the floor.
A four-time letterwinner, McRae represented the Treasure State in the annual Montana-Wyoming All-State Classic as a senior. During her tenure in the Blue and Gold, she led SHS to a 74-27 overall record, including a 25-2 ledger during her final season. In addition, the Fillies captured three district titles; three divisional championships and made three Montana Class B state tournament appearances.
For her efforts, McRae was a 2015-16 All-USA Montana Girls Basketball First-Team selection and garnered Max Preps/WBCA High School Player of the Week accolades in February 2016.
"Janie was Shepherd's all-time leading rebounder and has a great nose for the boards," Binford commented. "She is a true center with great size and presence inside and will fit well into our system."
In addition to basketball, McRae also lettered and was an all-state selection in volleyball and softball.
McRae has been just as successful off the court. A four-time academic all-state pick, she was Shepherd High School valedictorian; a three-year National Honor Society member; and a two-time class president.
McRae is a graphics design major at MSU and is the daughter of Kim and John McRae of Shepherd.
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