Independence

Team at a glance

• Division: 6
• School colors: Blue and gold — OHSAA nickname/colors directory; ☐ reconfirm the current palette with school.
• Conference: Chagrin Valley Conference — Metro Division.
• Head coach: Matthew Grendel — current public staff listing; ☐ confirm the 2026–27 appointment with the school.
• Last season (2025–26): 9–14 overall, 5–5 league. Lost 55–50 at Oberlin on February 26 in a public tournament result; ☐ confirm the exact round. Season history; results.

Returning players

Player notes reflect dated Preview records. Confirm final participation and varsity roles with the school.

2026–2027 Schedule

Available schedule entries from the Preview are listed below. This may be a partial schedule. Confirm final dates, opponents, times and venues with the school.

Source: school source (official school schedule checked September 30, 2026). November–December are 2026; January–February are 2027. Regular-season entries exclude the posted scrimmages and placeholder postseason dates; event venues remain subject to confirmation.

View the school source

• 12/1 — Columbia — 6:45 p.m.
• 12/9 — Fairport Harding — 6:45 p.m.
• 12/12 — Fairview Park — 1:15 p.m.
• 12/16 — at Trinity — 6:15 p.m.
• 12/18 — at Cuyahoga Heights (LaBella Tournament Day 1) — 7:30 p.m.
• 12/19 — TBA (LaBella Tournament) — TBA
• 12/22 — at Crestwood (Mantua) — 6:45 p.m.
• 12/30 — Toronto (Kalivoda Showcase listing) — 8:15 p.m.
• 1/6 — at Beachwood — 6:15 p.m.
• 1/9 — at Open Door Christian — 3:00 p.m.
• 1/12 — at Rootstown — 6:45 p.m.
• 1/16 — Oberlin — 3:30 p.m.
• 1/19 — Brooklyn — 6:45 p.m.
• 1/22 — at Fairview Park — 6:45 p.m.
• 1/26 — Trinity — 6:45 p.m.
• 1/29 — at Fairport Harding — 6:45 p.m.
• 2/2 — Beachwood — 6:45 p.m.
• 2/5 — Medina Christian Academy — 6:45 p.m.
• 2/9 — Cuyahoga Heights — 7:00 p.m.
• 2/12 — at Brooklyn — 6:45 p.m.
• 2/16 — at Normandy — 7:00 p.m.
• 2/19 — Chagrin Falls — 6:45 p.m.

Team sources

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Details reflect the dated Preview sources. Final rosters and schedules remain subject to school confirmation.