Severe Weather Forces Postponement of DCG Sports Events

Multiple soccer, tennis, and track meets cancelled or rescheduled due to storms

Apr. 10, 2026 at 4:17pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a fragmented high school sports field with players, balls, and equipment in vibrant colors against a stormy, grey background, conceptually representing the disruption caused by severe weather.Severe weather forces the postponement of multiple high school sporting events, requiring quick rescheduling by school administrators.Johnston Today

A storm system moving through the Des Moines area forced the Dallas Center-Grimes school district to postpone or cancel several sporting events on Monday night, including boys and girls soccer matches, a boys tennis meet, and a girls track meet.

Why it matters

Severe weather is a common challenge for high school sports teams, requiring quick adjustments to schedules and plans. The DCG activities office had to work quickly to reschedule events and notify teams, athletes, and fans of the changes.

The details

The boys soccer team's match was cancelled, while the girls soccer team's top-10 matchup against #7 Johnston was postponed. The boys tennis team's meet was also cancelled. The girls track team was still hoping to compete at Northwest High School, but the forecast called for more rain in the area.

  • The weather was a concern all day on Monday, April 10, 2026.
  • The boys soccer match was cancelled.
  • The girls soccer match against Johnston was postponed.
  • The boys tennis match was cancelled.
  • The girls track meet was still scheduled for Monday afternoon.

The players

DCG Activities Office

The administrative team responsible for coordinating and managing the school district's sports and extracurricular activities.

DCG Boys Soccer Team

The Dallas Center-Grimes high school boys soccer team.

DCG Girls Soccer Team

The Dallas Center-Grimes high school girls soccer team.

Johnston High School

A rival high school in the Des Moines area, with the #7-ranked girls soccer team.

DCG Boys Tennis Team

The Dallas Center-Grimes high school boys tennis team.

DCG Girls Track Team

The Dallas Center-Grimes high school girls track and field team.

Northwest High School

A high school in the Des Moines area where the DCG girls track team was scheduled to compete.

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What’s next

The DCG activities office will work to reschedule the postponed soccer and tennis matches for later dates. The girls track team is still hoping to compete at Northwest High School, weather permitting.

The takeaway

Severe weather is an ongoing challenge for high school sports teams, requiring quick decision-making and flexibility from school administrators to adjust schedules and ensure the safety of athletes and fans.