Pace, Pressure, Poise: Montgomery Catholic’s ’25-’26 Campaign

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Montgomery Catholic Knights</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Class 4A Area 5&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Head Coach: Michael Curry&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Last Season Record: 8-9&nbsp;(According to maxpreps.com)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Some Games Were Not Reported</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong><em>Key Players:</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Matt Gourdine</strong> (5'10/G/'26/Montgomery Catholic)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Matt is a skilled and composed guard with a mature floor game. He thrives in transition, using his shiftiness and ball-handling to keep defenders on their heels. Offensively, he is effective in the midrange as he consistently gets to his spots and scores efficiently when he does. On the defensive end, Matt brings value as an aggressive on-ball defender who takes pride in making life difficult for opposing guards.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>MJ Belser</strong> (6'3/G|F/'27/Montgomery Catholic)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: lii_mylez0</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">MJ is a versatile wing with a polished scoring arsenal. He has the size to play multiple positions and the skill to create offense off the dribble. Whether knocking down shots in the midrange, attacking the basket, or finishing through contact, he shows a high level of offensive maturity. MJ also impacts the game with his rebounding presence and high basketball IQ, making him one of the key difference-makers for this squad.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Mylez Gourdine</strong> (5'7/PG/'28/Montgomery Catholic)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Mylez is a savvy young floor general with a strong command of the game. His poise and decision-making stand out, and he already plays with the presence of a coach on the floor. As he continues to grow physically and skill-wise, he has the tools to become the long-term leader of this backcourt.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong><em>Key Role Players to Watch:</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>AJ Dottery</strong> (5'10/G/Montgomery Catholic)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: ajdottery.8</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">AJ is a steady all-around guard who knows how to make winning plays. He contributes on both ends of the floor, has a strong understanding of his role, and provides consistency that helps balance the lineup.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Devin Hampton</strong> (6'3/F/Montgomery Catholic)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Devin is a physical forward who establishes his presence in the paint. His toughness fuels his effectiveness on the glass, and he adds reliable interior scoring. His ability to battle inside gives the Knights a needed frontcourt anchor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong><em>Returning Starters:</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <li class="has-medium-font-size">MJ Belser (G|F/11th Grade)</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <li class="has-medium-font-size">Matt Gourdine (G/12th Grade)</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <li class="has-medium-font-size">Mylez Gourdine (PG/10th Grade)</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong><em>What To Expect From The Knights This Season:</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Under Coach Curry, Montgomery Catholic is expected to play an up-tempo, high-octane style of basketball. Offensively, they will look to push the pace and attack early, while defensively they aim to apply pressure, force mistakes, and turn their defense into offense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong><em>What Will It Take for The Knights To Win State?</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Coach Curry emphasizes that the key lies in growth, both individual development and collective chemistry. With the blend of veteran leadership, rising young talent, and versatile scoring options, the Knights have the potential to make a serious run if they continue to mature and peak at the right time.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2952165,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/08/PH-Expo-Oct2025.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/08/PH-Expo-Oct2025.png?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2952165" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">🏀 <strong>Join Us for the #PHTheExpoAL Camp! </strong>🏀</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Are you ready to take your game to the next level? 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