Dover Crimson Tornadoes: 2026–2027 Boys Basketball Team Preview
Updated: 12 hours ago
Good luck to the Dover Crimson Tornadoes, their coaches, and every player as they prepare for the 2026–2027 boys basketball season.
Team Details
Division: 3
School colors: Crimson and gray — ☐ Confirm against school branding.
Conference: Ohio Cardinal Conference
Head coach: Matt Von Kaenel — confirm for 2026–27.
Last season (2025–26): 13-10 overall; 10-4 in conference (4th).
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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.
Returning-player watch (2025–26 grades; 2026–27 participation to confirm): Isaiah Boughner, Jarin Statler and Luke Leggett (2025–26 juniors); Cooper Connare, Colton Durant, Jacob Noretto, Dante Clark, Dieter Weber, Deacon Wise, Gavin Van Horn and Jaxon Barton (sophomores); Rowdy Dailey (freshman). Past roster/source. ☐ Confirm varsity participation and player statistics.
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.
Tuesday, November 24 — Triway — 5:30 p.m.
Friday, December 4 — Perry — 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 5 — at Marietta — 7:00 p.m.
Friday, December 11 — at Mansfield Senior (conference) — 7:15 p.m.
Tuesday, December 15 — New Philadelphia (conference) — 7:00 p.m.
Friday, December 18 — Lexington (conference) — 7:15 p.m.
Saturday, December 19 — Lakewood — 3:30 p.m.
Monday, December 28 — at Smithville — 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, December 29 — NDCL — 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, January 2 — at Indian Valley — 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, January 5 — Wooster (conference) — 7:00 p.m.
Friday, January 8 — at Ashland (conference) — 7:15 p.m.
Tuesday, January 12 — at West Holmes (conference) — 7:30 p.m.
Friday, January 15 — Madison Comprehensive (conference) — 7:15 p.m.
Tuesday, January 19 — at New Philadelphia (conference) — 7:00 p.m.
Friday, January 22 — Mansfield Senior (conference) — 7:15 p.m.
Tuesday, January 26 — at Wooster (conference) — 7:30 p.m.
Friday, January 29 — Ashland (conference) — 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, February 2 — West Holmes (conference) — 7:00 p.m.
Friday, February 5 — at Lexington (conference) — 7:15 p.m.
Friday, February 12 — at Madison Comprehensive (conference) — 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, February 16 — Marietta — 7:00 p.m.
Friday, February 19 — at University School — 7:00 p.m.
Schedule verification: ☐ November 24 Triway listing precedes the stated November 30 boys season start; verify date and whether it is a scrimmage. Twenty-three entries including that date.
Team Links
School basketball website: https://www.dovertornadoes.com/Athletics.aspx
Good Luck This Season
Wolfe Sports wishes every Dover Crimson Tornadoes player, coach, staff member, and family a great 2026–2027 season.
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October 24 Roster and Schedule Update
Early schedule entries require event classification confirmation with the school: 2026-11-24 — Triway.
