Michael Barta to become Dowling Catholic baseball coach in 2027
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 3:20 PM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026
Michael Barta has been appointed the new baseball coach at Dowling Catholic, set to begin in 2027. Barta previously led Johnston High School to five state championships during his successful tenure. In 2026, he assisted the Carroll Kuemper team, which finished with a 22-10 record and lost in the district championship. Dowling Catholic athletics director Tom Wilson expressed enthusiasm about Barta's hiring, emphasizing his success and character development focus.
- •Michael Barta will lead Dowling Catholic baseball starting in 2027.
- •Barta has five state championships from his time at Johnston.
- •He coached Carroll Kuemper in 2026, finishing district runners-up.
- •Dowling Catholic athletics director expressed excitement about Barta's hire.
- •Barta is recognized for both on-field success and character development.
- 3:20 PMYahoo Sports — Former Johnston coach Michael Barta to lead Dowling Catholic baseball
"Michael Barta, who led Johnston to five state championships, will coach at Dowling Catholic in 2027.
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