ROXANA — Cohen Dugan has led the Roxana Shells' production and quarterbacking this season, throwing 17 touchdown passes in 11 games and earning praise from Coach Wade DeVries for his poise.
The 6-foot-6 senior had a quarterback rating of 114.8 after 11 games. DeVries said he has been pleased with Dugan’s play this season and his leadership in the playoffs. Cohen set the Roxana High School career touchdown pass record, moving past 24 career TDs in 2026.
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"Dugan had a great season," Coach DeVries said. "He came on in ways far above and beyond throwing the football. He did so many outside those things. He turned into a good leader for us."
Dugan is a Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athlete of the Month for Roxana.
Dugan filled in at quarterback for several games as a junior and, DeVries said, continued to improve throughout the year. That experience included a four-touchdown passing performance in the opening round of last year’s playoffs.
“He threw for four touchdowns in the first round of the playoffs last year,” DeVries said. “He was a great contributor.”
Dugan, who weighs 205 pounds, also plays basketball for Roxana as a shooting guard and point guard. DeVries praised his contributions in both sports.
“He is also a great basketball player,” DeVries said. “He is a dual-sport kid who really excels as a multi-player.”
