Ivan Gaston Takes Pride In Defensive Play, He Is Stillwater Senior Living Male Athlete Of Month For Warriors

GRANITE CITY - Granite City senior guard Ivan Gaston was one of the most important players for the Granite City High boys' basketball team in the 2022-2023 season. He was a defensive standout and his teammates could always count on him to be there for them when and where he was needed.

One of the highlights of Gaston's 2022-2023 season occurred in the Jersey Mid-Winter Classic when he dropped a three-ball at the buzzer to beat Edwardsville 51-50 in an upset. Gaston's buzzer-beater was the only lead the Warriors had in the second half. Gaston had nine points in that particular game and three were the game-winner final points.

Gaston was one of the hardest workers on the team and a very dependable player, who can be counted on to make the plays when needed.

For his efforts both on and off the court, Gaston has been named a Stillwater Senior Living Male Athlete of the Month. At this point, Gaston will be a valuable member of the Granite City boys' track and field team.

"Obviously, I know I have a wide skill set but my job is to play defense and just run the offense through my teammates and be a good team player," he said. "My main goal in regards to basketball is to play at the next level. Coach Gerald Moore has developed me to do great things He truly believes in me and I believe I can go pretty far with this."

More like this:

Willaredt Breaks Minute Barrier For 100 At SWISA Championship Meet

Aug 15, 2026

Stillwater Senior Living Male Athlete Of The Month: Senior Quarterback Jesus Atilano Will Lead Granite City Into Battle This Season

Aug 13, 2026

Boyd Brings New Energy To Granite City Football

Aug 16, 2026

Edison's Entertainment Complex Female Athlete Of Month For Tigers: Madelyn Ohlau Will Be Senior Leader For Her Team

Aug 26, 2026

Stillwater Senior Living Male Athlete Of Month: Tyler Moore Helps Spark Granite City Basketball Turnaround

Jul 19, 2026