Northwest Indians: 2026–2027 Boys Basketball Team Preview
Updated: 15 hours ago
Good luck to the Northwest Indians, their coaches, and every player as they prepare for the 2026–2027 boys basketball season.
Team Details
Division: 4
School colors: Scarlet and gray
Conference: Principals Athletic Conference
Head coach: Michael Lower (prior staff listing; reconfirm for 2026–27) (staff listing; confirm with school)
Staff: Mack Ferrell (prior assistant).
Last season (2025–26): 14–9 (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.
Returning-player watch (2025–26 grades; 2026–27 participation to confirm): Carson Lipinski, Elijah Schreiner, Brayden Venables, Chace Lewis, Noah Cooper, Jaxon Barna, Carter Kieffer, Ty Lipkins, Zander Roncaglione, Trey Lower, Conner Stephenson, Cole Stephenson and Brayden Boyle. These names are from the prior roster, not a confirmed current roster.
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/canal-fulton/northwest-indians/basketball/schedule/ (checked September 29, 2026; subject to change).
Tuesday, December 15 — Coventry — 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 19 — Louisville — 5:15 p.m.
Saturday, January 2 — Chippewa — 7:30 p.m.
Friday, January 8 — Canton South — 5:30 p.m.
Friday, January 22 — at Coventry — 7:00 p.m.
Friday, February 12 — at Canton South — 7:00 p.m.
Schedule verification: ☐ Only six games listed. Verify the early 5:15/5:30 varsity tips, conference status and full schedule.
Team Links
School basketball website: https://www.northwest.sparcc.org/athletics
Good Luck This Season
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