Independence (Columbus)

Team at a glance

• Division: 3
• School colors: Red, white and blue — ☐ Confirm against school branding.
• Conference: Columbus City League
• Head coach: Lamont Bowman — past roster; confirm for 2026–27.
• Last season (2025–26): 7-16 overall; 5-9 in conference (6th).

Returning players

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

Returning-player watch (2025–26 grades; 2026–27 participation to confirm): Albert Padilla and Tylan Haynes (2025–26 juniors); Stephen Porter Jr., Kingston Bradley, Tyrone Mines, Isaiah Streeter and Terrell Wilder Jr. (sophomores). Past roster lists only seven players; obtain full roster. Past roster/source. ☐ Confirm varsity participation and player statistics.

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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: MaxPreps schedule

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Friday, December 4 — Whetstone — 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, December 8 — Africentric Early College (conference) — 7:00 p.m.

Friday, December 11 — at Walnut Ridge (conference) — 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, December 12 — KIPP Columbus — 1:00 p.m.

Tuesday, December 15 — at Briggs (conference) — 7:00 p.m.

Friday, December 18 — South (conference) — 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, December 19 — Olentangy Berlin — 2:00 p.m.

Monday, December 28 — at St. Charles — 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, January 5 — Eastmoor Academy (conference) — 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, January 7 — at Bloom-Carroll — 7:30 p.m.

Friday, January 8 — Marion-Franklin (conference) — 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, January 9 — Dublin Scioto — 3:00 p.m.

Tuesday, January 12 — at West (conference) — 7:00 p.m.

Friday, January 15 — at Africentric Early College (conference) — 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, January 19 — Walnut Ridge (conference) — 7:00 p.m.

Friday, January 22 — Briggs (conference) — 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, January 26 — at South (conference) — 7:00 p.m.

Friday, January 29 — at Eastmoor Academy (conference) — 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, February 2 — at Marion-Franklin (conference) — 7:00 p.m.

Friday, February 5 — West (conference) — 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, February 13 — at Patriot Prep Academy — 6:45 p.m.

Tuesday, February 16 — Philo — 7:00 p.m.

Schedule verification: ☐ Twenty-two games posted; confirm school branding calls the team Sixers or 76ers and check January 8–9 back-to-back games.

Team sources

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