2026 Iowa High School Team Preview: Centerville
May 3, 2026
The 2026 high school baseball season is quickly approaching and as usual, excitement is building throughout Iowa. 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 Iowa.
Teams across the state have goals and aspirations to finish their seasons in Carroll or Cedar Rapids at the IHSAA 1A, 2A, 3A, and 4A State Tournaments, 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 Iowa.
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 Iowa.
Centerville Big Reds
High School: Centerville
Head Coach: Daniel Hargrave
Class: Class 2A
2025 Record (Finish): 11-22 (Substate Quarterfinal)
TOP RETURNING PLAYERS
+ Rye Barnhart
TOP UNDERCLASSMEN
+ Casen Hawkins
+ Mack Murdock
TEAM OUTLOOK
“We believe we have the potential to be a quality team this season. There will be a learning curve early as our players adjust to the expectations of a new coaching staff, but we’re confident in the group we have. Our senior class will provide strong leadership, and we’re excited about a talented sophomore group that’s ready to step into key roles. We also have a solid group of freshmen and eighth graders who could make an impact as the season progresses.” – Daniel Hargrave, head coach
Find more information on the 2026 Centerville program below:
+ Visit the Prep Baseball Iowa 2026 HS Team Previews
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