Tyler Russell of Morse latches on to Gardiner’s Dalton Eldridge. Third-seeded Gardiner advanced to the Eastern Class B final against top-seeded Leavitt.
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Head coach: Jim Palmer (2nd year)
Assistant coaches: Mike Gammon (offense), Steve Lavallee (offense/defensive
line), Charlie Lawrence (junior varsity), Ron Moody (freshmen, running
backs)
Last season: 6-3, lost in PTC B semifinals
Offensive leaders: QB Forrest Chadwick (Sr. 6-0, 190), WB Tyler Hall (Sr.,
6-1, 200), WR/TE Kory Prosser (Sr., 6-0, 190), TE Tom Cook (Sr., 5-11,
190), G Ben Chesley (Sr., 5-11, 205), T Ben Godfrey (Sr., 6-1, 215), TB
Dalton Eldridge (Jr., 6-1, 190), WB/FB Mike Phelps (Jr., 5-8, 185) T Eddie
Donnell (Soph., 6-2, 235).
Defensive leaders: LB Dylan Hensbee (Sr., 5-10, 230), DE Hall, CB Chadwick,
T Ryan O’Neill (Sr. 6-4, 220), OLB Jared Michaud (Jr. 5-11, 185), CB Nick
Grover (Sr. 5-11, 180)
Special teams: K Cook, K Dennis Meehan (Fr., 5-11, 190), P/PR Chadwick, PR
Alonzo Connor (Soph., 6-0, 175).
Outlook: The Tigers will be inexperienced on the defensive and offensive
lines, but return enough talented players at the skill positions to stay in
the hunt in a competitive PTC B conference. Chadwick becomes the third
different quarterback in as many years for the Tigers. He played primarily
running back last season. He rushed for 712 yards and eight touchdowns in
the regular season.
StoriesLeavitt stymies Gardiner challenge
The Hornets win 13-0 and will take an 11-0 record into the Class B state final against Cape Elizabeth.
[Central Maine Newspapers 11/14/09]
Shipbuilders stopped by Tigers
Forrest Chadwick´s two interceptions and three TDs help Gardiner reach the Eastern B final.
[Portland Press Herald 11/06/09]
About Gardiner Football
40 West Hill Road
Gardiner,
ME
04345
582-3150
www.msad11.org/gahsjturnbull@msad11.org
Principal: Chad Kempton
Athletic Director: Jeff Turnbull
Mascot: Tigers
Region: east
Conference: KVAC
Class: B