Jonathan Alder Pioneers: 2026–2027 Boys Basketball Team Preview
Updated: 12 hours ago
Good luck to the Jonathan Alder Pioneers, their coaches, and every player as they prepare for the 2026–2027 boys basketball season.
Team Details
Division: 3
School colors: Black and red — ☐ Confirm against school branding.
Conference: Central Buckeye Conference
Head coach: ☐ Confirm 2026–27 head coach; older MaxPreps roster names Steven DeDent.
Last season (2025–26): 21-6 overall; 9-1 in prior conference (1st).
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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): Brady Sweet and Ben McCain (2025–26 juniors); Trey Bentley, Ollie Miller, Danny Bentley, Mitchell McGrath and Byron Byerly (sophomores); Sam Moeller (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, December 1 — Hilliard Darby — 7:30 p.m.
Friday, December 4 — Tecumseh (conference) — 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, December 8 — Bishop Hartley — 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, December 30 — Graham Local — 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, January 2 — Hilliard Davidson — 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, January 5 — at Graham Local — 7:30 p.m.
Friday, January 8 — at London (conference) — 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, January 12 — at Fairfield Union — 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, January 17 — Goshen — TBA
Sunday, January 17 — Norton — 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday, January 19 — Indian Lake — 7:30 p.m.
Friday, January 22 — at Tecumseh (conference) — 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, January 26 — at Bishop Watterson — 7:30 p.m.
Friday, February 12 — London (conference) — 7:30 p.m.
Schedule verification: ☐ January 17 lists Goshen (time TBA) and Norton (8 p.m.); confirm whether both are real varsity games. Fourteen entries posted; obtain complete slate.
Team Links
School basketball website: https://www.alder.k12.oh.us/o/jahs/page/basketball-boys
Good Luck This Season
Wolfe Sports wishes every Jonathan Alder Pioneers player, coach, staff member, and family a great 2026–2027 season.
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October 24 Roster and Schedule Update
The master lists multiple opponents on 2027-01-17: Goshen / Norton. Confirm the correct event and opponent with the program.
