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Central Lakes College Raiders advance to postseason with win over Itasca
Raiders defeat Vikings 87-55 in Region 13A play-in game
Published on Feb. 24, 2026
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The Central Lakes College Raiders defeated the Itasca Vikings 87-55 in a Region 13A play-in game on Monday, February 23rd. Lex Vesel led the Raiders with 23 points and 7 rebounds, while Alyssa Wrigth added 23 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 blocked shots. Tylicia Graves-DesJarlait scored 21 points to help push the Raiders into the postseason as the North's No. 4 seed.
Why it matters
The win advances the Central Lakes College Raiders to the postseason, where they will look to continue their successful season. The Raiders have had a strong year, including a previous win over Itasca, and this play-in game victory secures their spot in the next round of the tournament.
The details
In the play-in game, the Raiders jumped out to a 26-9 lead after the first quarter and never looked back, outscoring the Vikings in every quarter. Vesel, Wrigth, and Graves-DesJarlait led the offensive charge for Central Lakes, while the team's defense held Itasca to just 38.2% shooting from the field.
- The game was played on Monday, February 23, 2026.
- Central Lakes College previously defeated Itasca 55-40 on Thursday, February 19, 2026.
- Central Lakes College lost to Itasca 75-58 on January 28, 2026.
The players
Lex Vesel
A key player for the Central Lakes College Raiders, finishing with 23 points and 7 rebounds in the win.
Alyssa Wrigth
Came off the bench to contribute 23 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 blocked shots for the Raiders.
Tylicia Graves-DesJarlait
Scored 21 points to help push the Raiders into the postseason as the North's No. 4 seed.
Bradee Burish
Scored 7 points for the Itasca Vikings in the loss.
Ella Storlie
Led the Itasca Vikings with 16 points in the game.
What’s next
The Central Lakes College Raiders will advance to the next round of the postseason tournament as the North's No. 4 seed.
The takeaway
The Central Lakes College Raiders have proven their ability to compete at a high level this season, securing a postseason berth with a dominant win over Itasca. The team's balanced scoring attack and stifling defense will be key as they look to make a deep run in the tournament.
