2026 Iowa High School Team Preview: Waukee
May 9, 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.
Waukee Warriors
High School: Waukee
Head Coach: Dave Dirkx
Class: Class 4A
2025 Record (Finish): 25-14 (State Quarterfinal)
TOP RETURNING PLAYERS
+ Gavin de Jesus - Iowa commit
+ Brayden Moore - Iowa Central CC commit
+ Ryan Lengeling - Simpson commit
+ Griffin Landholm - Iowa Central CC commit
+ Matt Meeker - Arkansas commit
+ Hayden Anderson - Texas commit
TOP UNDERCLASSMEN
ALUMNI IN COLLEGE
+ Grant Sorensen - SDSU
+ Zach Turpin - DMACC
+ Braedon Billings - Ellsworth
+ Drew Sabatino - Central College
+ Colin Driscoll - Grand View
+ Camden Kaufman - New Mexico State
+ Matt Irvine - Southern Illinois
TEAM OUTLOOK
“Team is looking forward to a successful 2026 season. With 9 returners we are anxious to see how much improvement has been made in the offseason. ” – Dave Dirkx, head coach
Find more information on the 2026 Waukee program below:
+ Follow them on X: @WaukeeBaseball
+ Visit the Prep Baseball Iowa 2026 HS Team Previews
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