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LaBelle and Gateway Charter preview 2026 SSAA football season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 9:09 AM

Last updated Aug 14, 2026

LaBelle and Gateway Charter preview 2026 SSAA football season

Summary

LaBelle and Gateway Charter will represent Southwest Florida in the Sunshine State Athletic Association starting October 30. LaBelle, led by head coach Maurice McClain, seeks to build on a successful 2025 season where they finished 10-1 and reached the playoffs. Senior quarterback Zachary Campbell and running back Marquay Bradshaw are key returnees. Gateway Charter, now under first-year head coach Jack O'Rourke, faces a rebuilding challenge after a 3-8 season last year. With a largely inexperienced roster, O'Rourke aims to instill fundamentals as the team prepares for a challenging 2026 season.

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By the Numbers

•LaBelle finished 10-1 in 2025 and aims for a playoff push.
•Zachary Campbell and Marquay Bradshaw are key returnees for LaBelle.
•Gateway Charter is in a full rebuild with a new head coach.
•Jack O'Rourke emphasizes fundamentals for Gateway Charter.
•Both teams begin their season on August 14.

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9:09 AMYahoo Sports — SW Florida 2026 SSAA Football Previews: LaBelle and Gateway Charter

What they're saying

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Southwest Florida has two teams playing in the Sunshine State Athletic Association in 2026. Here are team previews for LaBelle and Gateway Charter.
— Yahoo Sports

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