01 Mar 2026 Cal Adams – Bigelow (501 Basketball Team 2026)

For Bigelow senior forward Cal Adams, high school athletics are more than just games, they’re preparation for the future he hopes to build.

An All-Conference quarterback for Panthers football, Adams brings that same intensity and toughness to the basketball court, where his leadership has become a steadying force. 

“Cal is a great young man with a good future,” Head Coach Craig Neumeier said. “His toughness and leadership are his best qualities on the court, and he takes ownership and helps push his teammates to be better. This season, we expect those good habits on and off the court to pay off.”

After graduation, Adams plans to attend Arkansas Tech University to pursue a career in coaching. It’s a path that shapes the way he approaches his senior season.  

“My goals this season are for us to grow as a team and improve every day,” he said. “For me, success means being a good influence for our underclassmen and helping them grow.”

“Cal is always thinking about others,” Neumeier said. “From giving rides to teammates to assisting our Pee Wee athletes, he’s willing to help anyone.”

Adams serves his school and community through Beta Club and FFA. A young man of faith, he also volunteers at his church and values time with family and friends. As he closes out his final season, he hopes his legacy is measured by the lives he helped impact. “I want to be remembered as an unselfish player who made everyone around him better,” Adams said.