Gabe Shaw soars to the hoop for a bucket during a middle school game. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)
Gabe Shaw is a young man of many talents and many interests.
He’s a three-sport athlete who excels in football, basketball and track — though driver’s ed may sideline him during the upcoming hoops season.
Shaw is also a math and science buff who plays the trumpet and makes time to volunteer with the local Boys and Girls Club.
And, if it’s sweet sounds you seek, he has the musical answer.
As long as you’re like him and give big respect to the power of “old-school hip hop from the ’90s.”
Put it all together and you have one of the brightest rising stars on the horizon, a talented student/athlete who makes his debut at Coupeville High School this fall.
When he makes the jump from CMS to CHS, Shaw will kick things off by playing his favorite sport, a perfect way to ease into his new world.
“Football (is my favorite), because you only can succeed if everyone does their job,” he said. “Plus you get to hit people!”
Shaw, who enjoys “staying in shape, and the competition,” has assessed his game and sees positives and areas where he’d like to improve.
“I would like to increase my breakaway speed and decrease my off days,” he admitted, but he’s proud of being a “great team player.”
“I’m not afraid to lead when called upon,” Shaw said.
The young star hails his parents (dad has been a CMS football coach), his brother and his uncle, Mark, along with “all the people who have dedicated the time to coach me.”
One way Shaw will aim to thank those who have helped him is by continuing to work hard, every day, on the field and off.
“I want to keep my grades as high as possible, and contribute to the team(s) everything I can.”
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