Buckeye Local Panthers: 2026–2027 Boys Basketball Team Preview
Updated: 12 hours ago
Good luck to the Buckeye Local Panthers, their coaches, and every player as they prepare for the 2026–2027 boys basketball season.
Team Details
Division: 5
School colors: Navy and silver (historical OHSAA colors reference; current branding confirmation pending).
Conference: Ohio Valley Athletic Conference (OVAC)
Head coach: Stevie Roberts (2026–27 MaxPreps staff updated September 11, 2026) (source).
Last season (2025–26): 6–17 (MaxPreps).
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Returning-Player Notes
Player notes reflect dated records in the master team page. Final 2026–2027 participation and pending details remain subject to program confirmation.
2026–2027 Schedule
Available entries from the master team page; this may be a partial schedule. Highlighted entries are home games and bold entries are conference games. TBA and flagged details remain unconfirmed.
Source: https://www.maxpreps.com/oh/rayland/buckeye-local-panthers/basketball/schedule/ (rechecked September 30, 2026). November–December are 2026; January–February are 2027. Latest retrieved public listing; school confirmation remains open.
12/1 — at River — 7:00 p.m.
12/3 — Edison — 7:00 p.m.
12/8 — Indian Creek — 7:00 p.m.
12/11 — at Brooke — 7:00 p.m.
12/15 — East Liverpool — 7:00 p.m.
12/18 — Beaver Local — 7:00 p.m.
12/18 — Beaver Local — 7:00 p.m.
12/19 — at Shadyside — 7:00 p.m.
12/22 — Harrison Central — 7:00 p.m.
12/29 — Catholic Central — 6:40 p.m.
1/2 — at Indian Creek — 1:00 p.m.
1/5 — Brooke — 7:00 p.m.
1/8 — at East Liverpool — 7:30 p.m.
1/15 — at Harrison Central — 7:15 p.m.
1/18 — Toronto — 4:30 p.m.
1/19 — Catholic Central — 7:00 p.m.
1/22 — at Edison — 6:30 p.m.
1/23 — TBA (Buckeye 8 Crossover) | — TBA
2/2 — Martins Ferry — 7:00 p.m.
2/16 — Bellaire — 7:00 p.m.
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Good Luck This Season
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October 24 Roster and Schedule Update
Public 2026–27 roster listing — checked October 24, 2026. These source listings do not establish enrollment, eligibility or a final varsity role.
#10 — Chase Worwa — Sr.
#11 — Jacob Piatt — Jr.
#20 — Jonas Eddy — Sr.
#5 — Kolton Carothers — Sr.
#2 — Kyle Kirkland — Sr.
#22 — Quintin Fillipovich — Jr.
#0 — Ryan Palmer — So.
#23 — Xzavier Eastham — Sr.
#21 — Jaremiah Burress — So.
#50 — Coop Baker — Jr.
Chase Worwa source update: 6'2" (source retrieved October 24; replaces the October 19 height sample/listing). Dated source.
Current public roster lists 10 players. These are source listings, not a confirmed final roster.
