Preview: Bell City Cubs (2)

Brian Brandtner, third season

Assistants:

Pat Niemczyk and Blaine Stewart

Last season:

28-5, lost to Jefferson in the Class 1 state championship

Returning starters:

Melvin Johnson, guard, 5-8, jr.; Marty Dames, forward/center, 6-2, sr.; Nick Niemczyk, guard, 6-1, sr.; Phillip Gross, forward, 6-0, sr.

Other top players:

Ethan Watkins, guard, 5-9, jr.; Michael Meador, forward, 5-10, sr.; Alan Long, guard, 5-8, jr.; Ronnie Gross, guard, 5-7, jr.; Austin Bush, sr, 5-10, guard/forward; Aaron Cossey, forward, 5-10, jr.; Mitch Hudson, forward, 5-9, sr.; Brandon Bell, forward/center, 5-11, jr.; John Paul Arnold, forward/center, 6-2, jr.; Skylear Blacklear, center, 7-1, so.