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2026 Iowa High School Team Preview: Marquette Catholic

May 17, 2026
Tyler Cropley
State Director, Prep Baseball Iowa

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.

Marquette Catholic Defenders

High School: Marquette Catholic
Head Coach: Travis Templeton
Class: Class 2A
2025 Record (Finish): 23-5 (District Semifinal)

TOP RETURNING PLAYERS

+ Cal Bonifas - Wartburg commit

+ Louie Gonner

+ Cameron Casel

+ Jaxton Leach

+ Jack Kirk

+ Justin Severson

+ Chase Templeton

TOP UNDERCLASSMEN

+ Tate Kueter

ALUMNI IN COLLEGE

+ Cameron Templeton - Kirkwood

TEAM OUTLOOK

“Coming off a 23-5 season, we are in a strong position with 100% of our pitching and nearly 90% of our lineup back on the field. Bringing back that much production gives us a veteran edge from day one, as these guys already know our system and what it takes to win. We expect this depth to keep us steady all summer as we look to build on last year's momentum and make a deep postseason run.” – Travis Templeton, head coach

Find more information on the 2026 Marquette Catholic program below:

+ Follow them on X: @Marquette_Ball
+ Visit the Prep Baseball Iowa 2026 HS Team Previews

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