Category: Softball

  • Mustangs Qualify for State Softball

    Mustangs Qualify for State Softball
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    The DCG Softball team qualified for the Class 4A State Tournament in 2025! The Mustangs knocked off Creston 8-2 in the Class 4A Region 2 Championship. The 2025 trip to state is exactly 25 years from DCG’s first ever trip to the Iowa High School State Tournament. Click here for additional state tournament information. DCG…

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  • Fall Signing Day at DCG

    Fall Signing Day at DCG

    November 13 was the first signing day of the 2024-2025 school year, and the Mustangs had five individuals agree to continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level. Each athlete is continuing in five different sports, and the Mustang family is so excited for their next journey.  Our first signee is Noah Moberg who will…

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  • Hall of Famer Todd Merical Named DCG Softball Coach

    Hall of Famer Todd Merical Named DCG Softball Coach
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    Todd Merical has been named DCG’s Head Softball Coach – pending DCG School Board approval.  This will be Merical’s second stint with DCG. He spent four seasons with the Mustangs in the early 2000’s. Merical was the Johnston Head Softball Coach for the last 22 seasons and was also in the dugout in Shenandoah for…

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  • State Bound! DCG Softball Heading to Fort Dodge

    State Bound! DCG Softball Heading to Fort Dodge
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    DCG will play in the 2024 Class 4A State Tournament.

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  • Postseason Softball Brackets Released

    Postseason Softball Brackets Released
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    Postseason softball pairings are out for 2024. DCG is the top seed in the Class 4A Region 3 bracket. The Mustangs received a first round bye and will face the winner of Bishop Heelan/Carroll in a regional semifinal on July 13. The Class 4A Region 3 Championship is set for July 16 at 7:00. Click…

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  • Thirteen Seniors and One Legendary Coach

    Thirteen Seniors and One Legendary Coach
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    It’s the end of an era on the DCG Softball Diamond. “We’ve played together for so long,” says Macee Reiling. “If one of my teammates is down I know how to cheer them up and they know how to do the same for me.” Thirteen incredible seniors and one legendary coach are spending one last…

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  • Get to Know – Steve Schlafke

    Get to Know – Steve Schlafke
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    Where did you grow up? ● Jewell, IA Schools attended? ● South Hamilton Community Schools – Graduated in 1972 ● University of Arizona – 1 year ● Buena Vista University – 3 years – Bachelors degree in Education ● Drake University – Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy Who is in your family? ● Wife – LuAnn…

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