2026 Iowa High School Team Preview: Dallas Center-Grimes
May 2, 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.
Dallas Center-Grimes Mustangs
High School: Dallas Center-Grimes
Head Coach: Curt Castenson
Class: Class 4A
2025 Record (Finish): 21-10 (Substate Quarterfinal)
TOP RETURNING PLAYERS
+ Connor Stolpe
+ Brady Smith
ALUMNI IN COLLEGE
+ Kyle Snyder - Washburn
+ Nate Waknitz - Grandview
+ Issac Short - North Western
+ Trevor Hamil - Faulkner University
+ Clayton Campidilli - USC Upstate
+ Keaton Fenn - Southeastern CC
+ Ty Mikkelsen - Iowa
+ Tate Perrin - Iowa Central
+ Lincoln Harris - Iowa Central
TEAM OUTLOOK
“This year’s team features a strong group of returning players along with several guys stepping into bigger roles. We’re excited to see our older guys lead the way while our younger players continue to improve each day.” – Curt Castenson, head coach
Find more information on the 2026 Dallas Center-Grimes program below:
+ Follow them on X: @DCG__Baseball
+ Visit the Prep Baseball Iowa 2026 HS Team Previews
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