By Amanda Perkins (For OzarksSportsZone.com)
The Bulldogs battled back following a year full of injuries and finished the season just shy of .500 with a 13-14 record. A district loss to Sparta ended their postseason hopes. Brad Shockley returns to lead a competitive group returning many key players.
Cabool lost four to graduation, including their leading scorer and top rebounder Zach Beller, also an all-conference and all-district team member. However, they return four with varsity experience.
Senior Trevor Atkins is a competitive player who can score inside and out. He’s capable of putting up big numbers for the Bulldogs. Last year, he added 10 points per game.
Logan Primanzon, senior point guard, shined late last season after sitting out his sophomore year and will be a reliable asset for the team.
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Senior Quincy Flanagan is smart and a strong shooter. “I anticipate him to play a larger role for us offensively this year,” said Coach Shockley.
Jacob Shockley (6’3”) is a floor leader who directs traffic on offense and defense. He has the ability to score inside and out and is capable of having a big year. He averaged 10 points per game last season.
Newcomers include 6’4” senior Daniel Hutcheson, an athletic player who will add depth to the post position. Junior Eddie Swisloski (6’4”) is another post player who can aid the team down the stretch.
Payton Byerley is a former Cabool player and has returned from Glendale. The 6’1” senior guard is a welcome addition to the team.
Seniors Greg Stone and Dylan Phillips round out the team.
Coach Shockley said The Bulldogs be competitive and will improve as new players adjust to varsity action.
“They have been playing together for years,” said Shockley. “They are very unselfish and a hard-working group that play well together.”
The Bulldogs host Greenville Nov. 20 in their home opener.
