Matthew Gamache
Graduating class: 1978
Inducted into Hall of Fame: 2017
Hall of Fame Category: Athlete
Matt Gamache was a standout track athlete and basketball defender for Fairhaven High School. Matt gained the most notoriety on the track and field. Matt contributed to the track team in the spring seasons of 1976 and 1978. As a sophomore jumper, he broke the sophomore long jump and triple jump records; along with the 220-meter record. That year, Matt also took first place at the Division 2 Conference Meet and helped his team win the Southeastern Massachusetts Conference Title. After recovering from an injury in his junior year, he came back for the spring season his senior year to break the school long jump record with a jump of 21’6” and was on the 4X110 relay team that broke the school record.
Along with track, Matt was a dominant defender on the basketball court, playing varsity basketball for three seasons. He averaged 7 points a game, but his biggest value was as a rebounder and outside defender. His senior year, he helped the Blue Devils win the South Sectional Division II Championship and played in the Division II State Championship Game.
Upon graduating, Matt has spent his time in Fairhaven. He is well-known for his two restaurants in Fairhaven, the Courtyard and Jake’s Diner. He has also given his time for 14 years as a football, basketball, and track and field coach at Fairhaven High School.