
PCM Mustangs Reach First Class 2A Substate Championship Game
The Mustangs' junior ace and catcher were recognized on the all‑district second team, capping a breakthrough year that ends with a championship berth.
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The Mustangs' junior ace and catcher were recognized on the all‑district second team, capping a breakthrough year that ends with a championship berth.

The PCM baseball program celebrated a standout season as five athletes received All‑Heart of Iowa Conference honors, highlighted by first‑team nods for pitcher Roston McCarty and catcher Coby DeRaad.

Senior Coby DeRaad and junior Roston McCarty were both selected to the first team of the Heart of Iowa Activities Conference, highlighting a season that saw the Mustangs finish third at 10‑6.

A dramatic fifth‑inning rally powered by the senior lineup propelled the Mustangs past Van Meter, securing a district championship and a future clash with Beckman Catholic.

The Mustangs lost 9-3 to Beckman Catholic in Marshalltown, ending a 19-9 season that marked a ten‑win improvement over last year.

The Mustangs posted their most wins since 2013 and reached the substate championship, but errors and untimely hits left them trailing 9‑3 against Beckman Catholic.

Several KNIA/KRLS area athletes earned All‑District baseball honors in 2026, recognized by the Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association.

The PCM baseball squad rallied from a four‑zero deficit to win 7‑5, while the softball team posted a 10‑0 shutout, securing spots in upcoming championship matchups.

The PCM baseball squad defeated Woodward‑Granger 6‑1 and the softball team routed Urbandale 9‑0, setting up upcoming postseason matchups.

The Hawks secured a decisive 9‑1 triumph over PCM, leveraging a steady offense and effective pitching to claim a non‑conference win.

The PCM baseball squad posted a 3‑1 record over four games, highlighted by offensive outbursts and solid pitching, while also navigating a tough loss to Roland‑Story.

The PCM softball team edged Van Meter 2‑1 with a decisive double from Hadley Millang, while the baseball side lost 9‑1 to Lynnville‑Sully, highlighted by solid outings from Roston McCarty and Jaden Houser.

The PCM softball team posted victories over Grinnell and Bondurant-Farrar at the Roland-Story tournament, while the baseball squad dropped a 7-4 decision despite outhitting their opponents.

Both the baseball and softball teams posted wins on Wednesday, with standout outings from Jaden Houser, Roston McCarty, Landon Siedlecki and Libby Winters, boosting their season records ahead of upcoming contests.

PCM baseball and softball teams each posted victories against Nevada, highlighting strong pitching and timely hitting.

The PCM baseball team edged Grand View Christian 7‑4, while the softball team fell 2‑1 in extra innings, leaving both squads with momentum heading into their next matchup.

The PCM baseball squad erupted in a twelve‑run fifth to down Eddyville‑Blakesburg‑Fremont, while the softball team blanked Gilbert 3‑0, setting the stage for a doubleheader against Grand View Christian.

The PCM softball squad downed Greene County 10‑5 while the baseball team edged the Rams 9‑3, with Tori Lindsay and Libby Winters reaching 100 career hits.

The PCM Mustangs secured a 5‑1 victory over Perry on June 9, highlighted by strong outings from Roston McCarty and Landon Siedlecki, and now look to build on that momentum in upcoming Heart of Iowa matchups.

PCM baseball edged Perry 8‑5, while the softball team crushed the Jayettes 11‑3, setting up a busy week of road and home games.

The PCM baseball squad dropped a 10‑7 decision to West Marshall after the game was halted in the sixth inning, leaving their record at 8‑3 and setting up a key matchup with Saydel.

The PCM Mustangs posted a 2‑1 record in their last three games, highlighted by a dominant win over Greene County, a shutout of Pella Christian, and a narrow loss to Grand View Christian.