Special report

Trenton’s leading scorer last season was a freshman. This winter, the basketball standout could be sharing the back court with another one.

Sophomore Caleb Dixon returns as an all-conference and all-district standout, and freshman guard Guy Gottman has already earned a starting role with the varsity team. Together, they give coach Jon Guthrie a young core to build around as the Bulldogs prepare for their Nov. 24 home opener against East Buchanan.

“Our THS boys basketball team will be young and competitive this season,” Guthrie told the Trenton Telegraph.

Dixon started as a freshman and led the team at 13 points per game.

“During the 2025-26 season, he was our all-conference and all-district player,” Guthrie said. “He … did a great job on the defensive end. He’s a very good leader.”

Junior Cayden Farmer is the other returning starter, and he made his mark at the other end of the floor. Farmer was named the team’s defensive player of the year and the KMZU Dream Team player of the year, and he averaged nine points a game.

“He is a great hustler and a hard worker on the court,” Guthrie said.

Young guards step in

Gottman could be the most exciting newcomer. He started at guard for varsity this summer, and Guthrie sees a rare talent at the position.

“Guy is one of the most dynamic passers we’ve had in our program for several years, and has the ability to score at all three levels,” the coach said. “He is a great hustler and a really good leader as a freshman. He will help us set the tone offensively.”

Fellow freshman Zeb Johnson also played varsity this summer. He brings a scoring threat from long range and close in.

“He is a great three-point shooter, and finishes really well around the basket,” Guthrie said. “He is also one of our hardest workers.”

Sophomore guard Ryker Olmstead adds energy on defense, and he spent the off-season improving his outside shot.

“Ryker is a high-energy guard that plays great defense,” Guthrie said.

Senior leadership

The young guards will have plenty of veterans around them. Senior Camden Skipper anchors the post and sets the tone for the program.

“He is one of the best leaders in our program,” Guthrie said.

Skipper shared last season’s Hustle Award with fellow senior Kaidyn Schweizer, one of the Bulldogs’ top defenders. Senior Graeme Sager, the Sixth Man Award winner as a sophomore, gives Trenton another option on offense.

“Graeme is a very athletic player,” Guthrie said. “He has the ability to score at all three levels, and is a very competitive player.”

Seniors Matthew Kralicek and Gage Pierce bring a different kind of value.

“They are positive athletes that are awesome to have in the locker room,” the coach said.

The juniors provide toughness. Jackson Lewis is a vocal leader who will dive on the floor for loose balls. Braden May and Rylan Campbell round out the group.

“Braden May and Rylan Campbell are also solid junior players for us, who work hard and are high character athletes,” Guthrie said.

Guthrie leads the boys program in the Grand River Conference. He also teaches middle school special education, works as an assistant football and baseball coach, and coordinates the Fellowship of Christian Athletes at Trenton Middle School and Trenton High School.

The Bulldogs open at home against East Buchanan on Tuesday, Nov. 24. They’ll play in the Gallatin Holiday Tournament during the first week of December.