Ethan Lin and Angela Liu Honored as the MHS January Scholar Athletes of the Month for Excellence in Both Athletics and Academics

By Sam Bernardi | January 15, 2026

>> Ethan Lin - Basketball

Ethan Lin, a senior guard at Montgomery High School, recently became the Montgomery boys basketball all-time leading scorer, breaking a 50-year-old record previously held by Maurice Bahr during. Lin broke the school record in a game against Gill St. Bernards in early January, earning more 1,362 points and counting. Lin has committed to University of Pennsylavnia. Lin's remarkable scoring ability, averaging around 20+ points per game in his senior year, has made him a key leader for the Cougars, leading them to success in the Skyland Conference. 

>> Angela Liu - Swimming

Angela Liu is more than a champion swimmer, she is also a semifinalist in the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program — one of 16,000 exceptionally academically talented high school seniors in the United States. She is a four-year Montgomery High School varsity swimmer and swims will the Princeton Tigers Aquatics Club (PTAC).

Each month, Montgomery High School Athletic Director Kris Grundy polls local coaches to select a female and male scholar athlete to spotlight on this page. In addition to a feature article, each athlete receives gift certificates to The Tiger’s Tale or to Beniamino's Cucina and Pizza.