3 Raiders Softball Players Earn Weekly Honors

Jenna Dykhoff, Laruen Soltis, and Megan Hattenberger recognized by MCAC

Apr. 14, 2026 at 2:18am

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Three players from the Brainerd Raiders softball team were named Minnesota College Athletic Conference (MCAC) players of the week. Jenna Dykhoff was selected as the MCAC North Division Pitcher of the Week after going 3-0 on the mound, while Laruen Soltis and Megan Hattenberger were also recognized for their standout performances.

Why it matters

The Raiders are a local college softball program, and these weekly awards highlight the talent and success of their student-athletes, which is meaningful for the Brainerd community that supports the team.

The details

Jenna Dykhoff, a pitcher for the Raiders, was named MCAC North Division Pitcher of the Week after posting a 3-0 record. Laruen Soltis and Megan Hattenberger, both position players, were also honored as MCAC players of the week for their contributions to the team's success.

  • The awards were announced on April 14, 2026.

The players

Jenna Dykhoff

A pitcher for the Brainerd Raiders softball team.

Laruen Soltis

A position player for the Brainerd Raiders softball team.

Megan Hattenberger

A position player for the Brainerd Raiders softball team.

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The takeaway

The Brainerd Raiders softball team is seeing strong individual performances from its players, which is a positive sign for the team's overall success and the local community's support for the program.