Norton Panthers: 2026–2027 Boys Basketball Team Preview
Updated: 15 hours ago
Good luck to the Norton Panthers, their coaches, and every player as they prepare for the 2026–2027 boys basketball season.
Team Details
Division: 4
School colors: Red and white
Conference: Metro Athletic Conference
Head coach: BJ Sanderson (staff listing; confirm with school)
Staff: Blake Gabriel, Tim Plouse and Matt Kersten (assistants).
Last season (2025–26): 22–3 (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): Mason Ventura, Owen Gabriel, Alex Meinen, Cortes Everett, Cash King, Xavier Wackerly, Luca Silaghi, Mason Abernathy and Trey Kersten. 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/norton/norton-panthers/basketball/schedule/ (checked September 29, 2026; subject to change).
Tuesday, December 8 — Cuyahoga Falls — 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, December 22 — Field — 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, January 12 — at Woodridge — 7:00 p.m.
Friday, January 22 — at Field — 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, February 9 — at Roosevelt — 7:00 p.m.
Friday, February 12 — at Tallmadge — 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, February 16 — Woodridge — 7:00 p.m.
Schedule verification: ☐ Seven games posted. Request complete conference and nonleague schedule.
Team Links
School basketball website: https://www.nortonschools.org/Athletics.aspx
Good Luck This Season
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