DCG Basketball Seeks Revenge Against Norwalk Warriors

Top-ranked girls' and boys' teams clash in key Little Hawkeye Conference matchup

Published on Feb. 3, 2026

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The DCG Mustangs basketball teams travel to Norwalk on Tuesday night for a highly anticipated rematch against the Warriors. The girls' team, ranked #4 in the state, is looking to avenge their only conference loss of the season against the #3 Warriors and star sophomore Braylyn Birmingham. The boys' game features two teams fighting for position in the Little Hawkeye standings, with DCG looking to bounce back after a Friday loss without junior Brody Burke.

Why it matters

This is a crucial conference matchup for both the DCG and Norwalk basketball programs, with playoff seeding and momentum on the line. The girls' game features a battle of top-5 teams, while the boys' contest could have major implications for the conference title race.

The details

The DCG girls' team is 15-2 overall and 7-1 in conference play, led by senior Macy Meyer's 20 points per game. They're looking to avenge their only conference loss, which came against the 15-1 (9-0) Norwalk Warriors and star sophomore Braylyn Birmingham, who averages over 30 points per game. On the boys' side, DCG is 8-6 (4-3) and coming off a Friday loss without junior Brody Burke, while Norwalk is 11-4 (7-2) and fresh off a 66-45 win over Indianola.

  • The girls' game tips off at 6 pm on Tuesday, February 3, 2026.
  • The boys' game is the nightcap following the girls' contest.

The players

Macy Meyer

A senior leader for the DCG girls' team, averaging 20 points per game.

Braylyn Birmingham

A sophomore phenom for Norwalk, averaging over 30 points per game, the second-highest in Iowa.

Brody Burke

A junior starter for the DCG boys' team who missed their Friday loss.

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What they’re saying

“We must come out focused and ready to avenge that earlier loss. Norwalk is a great team, but we know we can beat them if we play our game.”

— Macy Meyer, Senior, DCG Girls Basketball (Raccoon Valley Radio)

“Braylyn has been unstoppable this season, but we have a few defensive schemes we're going to try to slow her down. It's going to take a total team effort on that end of the floor.”

— DCG Girls Basketball Coach (Raccoon Valley Radio)

What’s next

The winner of the girls' game will take sole possession of first place in the Little Hawkeye Conference standings.

The takeaway

This matchup features some of the top high school basketball talent in the state, with the DCG and Norwalk programs battling for conference supremacy and playoff positioning. The outcome of these games could have major implications on the rest of the season for both teams.