Stockton Hoops Star Jax Baxter Chases Records

Baxter aims to top brother's rebounding mark in final high school game

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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Jax Baxter, a senior forward on the Stockton High School boys basketball team, is wrapping up a standout career that has included reaching 1,000 career points and breaking the school's all-time scoring record. With one regular season game left, Baxter is now focused on surpassing his older brother's rebounding record.

Why it matters

Baxter's accomplishments highlight the success of the Stockton basketball program and the impact a talented, hard-working player can have on a high school team. His pursuit of his brother's rebounding record adds a personal element to Baxter's final high school game and legacy.

The details

Baxter, a 6-foot-6 senior, has developed into a dominant scorer and rebounder for Stockton. After struggling with his outside shot in middle school, Baxter has become a prolific three-point shooter, often celebrating his makes with a "gun slinger" celebration. He reached 1,682 career points in January, surpassing Stockton's all-time scoring record. Now, Baxter is focused on topping his older brother's rebounding record, which he is just over 50 boards shy of with one game left.

  • Baxter was recognized for his four years on the varsity basketball team on Stockton's senior night.
  • Baxter reached 1,000 career points and broke Stockton's all-time scoring record of 1,682 points in January 2026.
  • Baxter has one regular season game left to try and surpass his brother's rebounding record.

The players

Jax Baxter

A 6-foot-6 senior forward on the Stockton High School boys basketball team who has emerged as a dominant scorer and rebounder, reaching 1,682 career points to break the school's all-time scoring record.

Jay Baxter

Jax Baxter's older brother, whose rebounding record Jax is now trying to surpass in his final high school game.

Ryan Pate

The head boys basketball coach at Stockton High School, who has seen Jax Baxter develop from a struggling outside shooter in middle school to a prolific scorer and rebounder.

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What they’re saying

“I'm going to put him on the spot here but in the seventh grade he was kind of one of those kids who struggled to shoot outside of 15 feet.”

— Ryan Pate, Stockton Head Boys Basketball Coach (ozarkssportszone.com)

“My biggest dream for a long time was just to be able to play with my brother, Jay. That was honestly the big motivation behind it all the way up to high school. I got to play with my brother. I wanna play with big bro.”

— Jax Baxter (ozarkssportszone.com)

“I've got about an inch on my brother, so that feels really good.”

— Jax Baxter (ozarkssportszone.com)

“We've always kind of joked about three point celebrations, I like to do the pistols. Like gun slingers or whatever. I pulled that one out a few weeks ago and it stuck since.”

— Jax Baxter (ozarkssportszone.com)

What’s next

Jax Baxter will play in his final regular season game on February 25, 2026, where he will try to surpass his brother's rebounding record.

The takeaway

Jax Baxter's journey from a middle school player who struggled with his outside shot to becoming Stockton High School's all-time leading scorer and a dominant rebounder showcases the impact hard work and determination can have on a player's development. His pursuit of his brother's rebounding record adds a personal element to Baxter's legacy and the continued success of the Stockton basketball program.