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2022 Snapshot: Gamble Montessori

Gamble Montessori OL/DL Desmond Davis

They got a taste of the good life at Gamble Montessori last fall. The Gators made the playoffs for the first time in program history. Now they are hungry for even more success.

“If we are lucky to be injury free, we will definitely compete for the CMAC Blue title,” head coach Robert Rachel states.

Gamble Montessori will keep it on the ground in the Double Wing-T offensive scheme. The Gators will have the athletes to run it to perfection.

If they are to achieve their lofty goals this season, Gamble will have to play at a much higher level against upper echelon teams. They must put points on the scoreboard and figure out a way to keeps those top squads out of the end zone.

The schedule is conducive to having a big campaign. The combined 2021 record of the teams on the Gators schedule was 30-50 (.375 winning %). Take care of business against the schools they are supposed to beat and Gamble Montessori will find itself back in the playoffs and quite possibly set the school record for wins in a season.

Division VI, Region 24
2021 RECORD: 6-3, 3-1 CMAC Blue
COACH: Robert Rachel (21-33 at Gamble Montessori, six years; 21-33 overall)

TOP RETURNEES
Desmond Davis, Jr, OL/DL – It was a breakout sophomore season for Davis. The 6-foot-4, 250-pound lineman tallied 63 total tackles and had 12.0 sacks. He was named OPSWA Division VI Second Team All-Ohio (DL) for his work.

Brent Thompson, Jr, RB/LB – All signs point to a monster season for Thompson. He ran for 245 yards and two touchdowns on his way to First Team All-CMAC Blue accolades as a sophomore.

Gamble Montessori RB/LB Brent Thompson

Jaylen Shearer, Sr, OL/DL – One of the team leaders in the trenches. Shearer was a First Team All-CMAC Blue selection after tallying 26 total tackles in 2021.

Deon Coulter, Jr, RB/DB – A returning starter who brings a veteran presence to the secondary. Coulter was named Second Team All-CMAC Blue after getting in on 24 total tackles as a sophomore.

Shelvon Hibbett, So, QB/DB – Moves to quarterback this fall and should really thrive at the position over the next three years. Hibbett was named Second Team All-CMAC Blue as a freshman.

Naja Ward, Jr, OL – A returning starter and key member of the o-line. Ward was named Honorable Mention All-CMAC Blue as a sophomore.

Sheldon Hibbett, So, RB/LB – The best days are ahead for this young linebacker. Hibbett recorded 23 total tackles in his varsity debut.

Gamble Montessori RB/LB Sheldon Hibbett

NEWCOMER
Freshman OL/DL Chayse Mack makes the Gators even deeper on both sides of the line.  

PLAYOFF HISTORY
(one appearance, 0-1) – 2021

2022 SCHEDULE
Fri – 08/19/22 – at New Miami (4-5 in 2021) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 08/26/22 – FAYETTEVILLE-PERRY (5-6) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 09/02/22 – at Taylor (5-5) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 09/09/22 – CLARK MONTESSORI (1-6) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 09/16/22 – at Western Hills (1-6) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 09/23/22 – SHRODER (4-3) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 09/30/22 – HILLCREST (0-8) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 10/07/22 – CCPA (8-3) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 10/14/22 – at Dayton Christian (2-8) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 10/21/22 – RIVERVIEW EAST (N/A) – 7:00 PM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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