Peyton Wert To Play College Hoops At The Mount

Every team needs good guards.

Photo by Milan Athletics.

(Milan, Ind.) - Toughness, ball handling, and scoring punch. 

Those are just a few things that Peyton Wert will bring to college basketball. 

The Milan Indians star recently signed his letter of intent to continue his academic and athletic career at Mount St. Joseph University in Cincinnati. 

Wert was a starter for three seasons at Milan, earning All-ORVC honors each year. 

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