Central Lakes College Raiders Sweep Weekend Softball Doubleheaders

The Raiders won six games over the weekend, including dominant performances against Northland and Rainy River.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 3:04am

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A fractured, cubist-style painting depicting a college softball game, with sharp geometric shapes and planes of navy blue, gold, and red representing the dynamic action on the field.The Raiders' explosive offensive performance over the weekend showcases their ability to dominate conference opponents through a dynamic, multifaceted attack.Brainerd Today

The Central Lakes College Raiders softball team had a dominant weekend, sweeping three doubleheaders against conference opponents Northland and Rainy River. The Raiders combined for 56 hits, 63 runs, and 41 RBIs across the six games, led by standout performances from players like Lauren Soltis, Megan Hattenberger, and Jenna Dykhoff. The team's pitching also shined, with Jenna Dykhoff, Joze Tautges, and Morgan Kloss all earning wins.

Why it matters

The Raiders' impressive weekend sweep showcases the team's offensive firepower and depth on the mound, which will be crucial as they look to contend for a conference title and make a deep postseason run. The Raiders have now won 6 straight games and improved their overall record to 18-8 on the season.

The details

In the doubleheader sweep of Northland on Sunday, April 12, the Raiders won the first game 22-8 and the second game 27-12. Lauren Soltis had a huge day, going 4-for-5 with two doubles, a triple, four RBIs and two runs in the opener. Madilyn Moltior then went 5-for-7 with five runs in the second game. On Saturday, April 11, the Raiders defeated Northland 10-2 and 14-0, with Megan Hattenberger recording six hits and six RBIs across the two games. In the Friday, April 10 doubleheader against Rainy River, Jenna Dykhoff led the way, going 6-for-8 with four RBIs and two doubles.

  • The Central Lakes College Raiders played six games over the weekend of April 10-12.
  • The Raiders swept Northland in a doubleheader on Sunday, April 12.
  • The Raiders swept Northland in a doubleheader on Saturday, April 11.
  • The Raiders swept Rainy River in a doubleheader on Friday, April 10.

The players

Lauren Soltis

A standout player for the Central Lakes College Raiders, Soltis had a huge weekend at the plate, tallying seven hits, 11 RBIs and six runs.

Megan Hattenberger

Hattenberger recorded six hits and six RBIs for the Raiders in their sweep of Northland on Saturday, April 11.

Jenna Dykhoff

Dykhoff earned the wins in both games of the Raiders' doubleheader sweep of Rainy River on Friday, April 10, and also finished the weekend with six hits and four RBIs.

Joze Tautges

Tautges pitched five innings and allowed just one hit in the Raiders' 14-0 win over Northland on Saturday, April 11.

Morgan Kloss

Kloss pitched the complete game victory in the Raiders' 8-3 win over Rainy River in the first game of their doubleheader on Friday, April 10.

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What they’re saying

“It was a great weekend for our team. We were really clicking on all cylinders offensively and our pitching staff did a fantastic job. This is the kind of performance we'll need to keep building on as we head into the heart of our conference schedule.”

— Lauren Soltis, Raiders Outfielder

What’s next

The Raiders will look to continue their hot streak when they host Anoka-Ramsey for a doubleheader on Wednesday, April 15. A sweep would further cement their status as a top contender in the conference.

The takeaway

The Central Lakes College Raiders softball team proved they are a force to be reckoned with, dominating their conference opponents over the weekend and showcasing the depth of their lineup and pitching staff. If they can maintain this level of play, the Raiders will be a tough out for any team they face the rest of the season.