Photo gallery: Norwayne battles Strongsville in nonleague boys basketball

Bobcats host the Mustangs in a Jan. 13 matchup highlighted by physical play and balanced contributions

Norwayne senior Ryder Ingold cuts to the bucket in a nonleague battle with Strongsville Jan. 13.

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Published January 14, 2026 - 1:29 p.m. Modified January 14, 2026 - 3:16 p.m.

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Norwayne sophomore Carter Underwood gets a shot off against Strongsville's Matthew Heffke.

Carter Underwood looks to attack with Strongsville's Pavlo Kadras defending.

Junior post Brendan Hall wins the opening tip for Norwayne against Strongsville's Matthew Heffke.

Ryder Ingold fires a triple from the far wing against Strongsville.

Freshman Cole Gasser finds space near the rim to work as he gets a shot off against Strongsville's Harsh Patel.

Norwayne junior Brendan Hall goes up for two of his 13 points against Strongsville.

Norwayne junior Jaxson Gasser launches a 3-pointer as he finished with 10 points.

Carter Underwood finds space against Strongsville as he finished with seven points.

Brendan Hall gets a bucket in traffic for Norwayne.

Ryder Ingold fires a pass to the corner as he splits a pair of Strongsville defenders.

Cole Gasser tries to get a shot off with Strongsville's Shane McIntyre defending.

Norwayne freshman Cole Gasser looks to pass against Strongsville.

Norwayne coach Brian West watches the action on the hardwood against Strongsville.

Sophomore Bryce Besancon attacks the lane for Norwayne in a nonleague battle against Strongsville.

Norwayne standout Ryder Ingold gets to the rim for two of his nine points against Strongsville.

Norwayne senior Ryder Ingold cuts to the lane against Strongsville.

Bryce Besancon fires up a shot against Strongsville.

Cole Gasser drives to the bucket for two of his 13 points against Strongsville.

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