The 2026 high school baseball season is quickly approaching and as usual, excitement is present throughout South Dakota. Players and coaches have been working in preparation for the upcoming season and, as is the case each year, there are some very talented players and teams across South Dakota.

Teams across the state have goals and aspirations to finish their seasons in Sioux Falls or Brooking at the SDHSBA Class A and B State championship games, but there is plenty of work to be done before that becomes reality. We hope to shine a spotlight on all teams across the state as we preview individual teams across South Dakota.

Please keep checking back throughout the season as we will be your one-stop shop for everything related to high school baseball across the state.

Each week we will be releasing our Diamond Notes, covering all the bases across the state of South Dakota.

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West Central: TEAM PREVIEW

High School: West Central
Head Coach: Devin Alfson
Class: Class B
2025 Record (Finish): 8-6 (Regionals)

UPCOMING DAKOTAS EVENTS

EVENT	DATE	LOCATION
North Dakota Preseason ID	03/07/2026	Rustad Center, West Fargo, ND
North Dakota Rising Stars ID	03/07/2026	Rustad Center, West Fargo, ND

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TOP RETURNING PLAYERS

+ Gunnar Alfson

+ Ashton Gebhard

+ Hayes Cain

+ Hayden Whiting

+ CJ Den Boer

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TOP UNDERCLASSMEN

+ Beckett Everson

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ALUMNI IN COLLEGE

+ Caden Alfson - Concordia University (NE)

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TEAM OUTLOOK

“We have a talented versatile group of players. Excited to get the season rolling!” – Devin Alfson , head coach

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Find more information on the 2026 West Central program below:

+ Visit the Prep Baseball Dakotas, 2026 HS Team Previews

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