Van Wert Cougars: 2026–2027 Boys Basketball Team Preview
Updated: 15 hours ago
Good luck to the Van Wert Cougars, 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: Western Buckeye League
Head coach: Jeremy Best (2026–27 MaxPreps staff listing) (staff listing; confirm with school).
Last season (2025–26): 19–7 (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/van-wert/van-wert-cougars/basketball/schedule/ (checked September 29, 2026; subject to change).
Friday, December 11 — at Elida — 7:30 p.m.
Friday, December 18 — Bath — 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, January 9 — at Marion Local — 7:30 p.m.
Friday, January 22 — Wapakoneta — 7:15 p.m.
Friday, January 29 — at St. Marys Memorial — 7:30 p.m.
Schedule verification: ☐ Five dates posted. Confirm the Wapakoneta varsity time and obtain the rest of the Western Buckeye League schedule.
Team Links
School basketball website: https://athletics.vwcs.net/winter-athletics/basketball-boys
Good Luck This Season
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