West Muskingum Tornadoes: 2026–2027 Boys Basketball Team Preview
Updated: 15 hours ago
Good luck to the West Muskingum Tornadoes, their coaches, and every player as they prepare for the 2026–2027 boys basketball season.
Team Details
Division: 4
School colors: Blue and gold (OHSAA school colors listing; historical source, reconfirm).
Conference: Muskingum Valley League
Head coach: Cole Smith (current MaxPreps staff) (source).
Last season (2025–26): 23–6 (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/zanesville/west-muskingum-tornadoes/basketball/schedule/ (checked September 29, 2026; subject to change).
Tuesday, December 1 — at New Philadelphia — 7:15 p.m.
Saturday, December 5 — at Lakewood — 1:30 p.m.
Friday, December 11 — at New Lexington — 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, December 15 — at Coshocton — 7:30 p.m.
Friday, December 18 — Crooksville — 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, December 19 — at Monroe Central — 5:30 p.m.
Sunday, December 20 — Marietta — 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, December 22 — Meadowbrook — 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, December 29 — University School — 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, December 30 — at St. Clairsville — 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, January 5 — Maysville — 7:30 p.m.
Friday, January 8 — at John Glenn — 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, January 12 — River View — 7:30 p.m.
Friday, January 15 — at Morgan — 7:15 p.m.
Friday, January 22 — at Philo — 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, January 26 — Coshocton — 7:30 p.m.
Friday, January 29 — at Crooksville — 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, February 2 — at Tri-Valley — 7:30 p.m.
Friday, February 5 — Morgan — 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, February 9 — at Meadowbrook — 7:30 p.m.
Friday, February 12 — New Lexington — 7:30 p.m.
Friday, February 19 — Sheridan — 7:30 p.m.
Schedule verification: ☐ Twenty-two games posted. Confirm December 5 Lakewood school, holiday opponents and atypical afternoon times.
Team Links
School basketball website: https://www.westmschools.org/athletics
Good Luck This Season
Wolfe Sports wishes every West Muskingum Tornadoes player, coach, staff member, and family a great 2026–2027 season.
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