Strake Jesuit grad Brooks contributes to Notre Dame victory

Joey Brooks, University of Notre Dame

Strake Jesuit graduate Joey Brooks played for Notre Dame in its 66-60 win over conference rival Cincinnati Monday, Jan. 7, at Fifth Third Arena in Cincinnati,  Notre Dame's website reported.

The senior guard helped the Fighting Irish improve to 14-1 on the season and 2-0 in conference.

Brooks played his senior year at Strake Jesuit College Preparatory in 2008-2009 were he was a three-year starter under head coach Wayne Jones. A three time captain, he finished his senior season as the second-leading scorer in the Greater Houston area. Brooks was also selected to play in the Capital Classic High School All-Star Game in Washington, D.C. and received all-conference honors three times in addition to being named all-city twice. He also earned all-state honors and all-region honors. Brooks is the son of Lott J. Brooks III and Denise Crawford.

For more information, visit www.und.com.