DCG Basketball Teams Advance to Postseason

Girls' team dominates Webster City, boys' team hosts Ottumwa in substate opener

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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The Dallas Center-Grimes girls' basketball team cruised to a 66-24 victory over Webster City in their playoff opener on Saturday night, led by 20 points from Ava Smid in the first half. The boys' team will host the Ottumwa Bulldogs in their substate matchup tonight at 7 PM.

Why it matters

The DCG basketball programs have been strong all season, and their postseason runs are highly anticipated by the community. The girls' team is looking to make a deep playoff push, while the boys' team is hoping to bounce back from a challenging regular season and make a statement in the playoffs.

The details

The girls' team dominated Webster City from the opening tip, with Ava Smid scoring 15 points in the first quarter to set the tone. Macy Meyer and Leah Brauch also scored in double figures as the Mustangs cruised to a 42-point victory. The boys' team will host an Ottumwa squad that has struggled this season, going just 4-17 and 3-8 in conference play. Cedrik VanEngelenhoven is the Bulldogs' leading scorer at 12.3 points per game.

  • The girls' team won 66-24 on Saturday, February 22, 2026.
  • The boys' team will host Ottumwa tonight, February 24, 2026, at 7 PM.

The players

Ava Smid

A standout player for the DCG girls' basketball team, scoring 20 points in the first half of their playoff opener.

Cedrik VanEngelenhoven

The leading scorer for the Ottumwa Bulldogs, averaging 12.3 points per game this season.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

The DCG girls' team will play in the regional finals on Tuesday, February 25, 2026.

The takeaway

The DCG basketball programs have shown their resilience and talent throughout the season, and their postseason runs are sure to be exciting for the community to follow.