Springdale
BULLDOGS Reloading With Versatility By Marty Barnes
Springdale Bulldogs Conference: 7A West Head Coach: Brad Stamps Assistant(s): Greg White Athletic Director: Wayne Stehlik Principal: Pete Joenks Superintendent: Dr. Jim Rollins Last Year’s Overall Record: 19-11 Last Year’s Conference Record: 9-5
Place in Conference: 4th State Tournament Finish: Elite 8 Number of Starters Lost: 4 Number of Returning Lettermen: 4 School Colors: Red & White
Gone from last year’s 1911 squad are several players who produced a large number of points per game. Coach Brad Stamps is keenly aware that dealing with such losses is to be expected when coaching high school athletics. All high school coaches understand the philosophy that reloading every year is essential to keep the program moving in a positive direction. Coach Stamps believes this team has the character, chemistry, and unselfish attitude to reload the team that played Little Rock Hall a great game in the Elite 8 game of the state tournament. The biggest positive Stamps sees in this team is its versatility with players who are willing and able to fill a variety of positions and roles. Four starters are gone from last year’s squad, which makes the two returning starters as key cogs in the reloading wheel. Dashaun Stark, a
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6’5” senior, is arguably one of the better athletes in the conference. He may be 6’5” but plays a couple of inches bigger than that and can play the perimeter or the inside game on offense or defense. Dashaun has the ability to score off the dribble drive or pull up for the jumper. One very important part of Dashaun’s game is his ability to guard the other team’s best scorer, whether it be a quick perimeter player or a power player inside. Returning lettermen that should play key roles this year are Alex Scharlau, Jordan Johnson, and Brendan Cook. Scharlau, a 6’5” senior, has started and played on the varsity team the previous two years. Alex has been known to opposing coaches as a very streaky shooter with nearly unlimited three point range. Some coaches in the league have pointed out that they fear Scharlau’s role and confidence will increase this year. Alex could really