Sartell/Sauk Rapids Defeats Brainerd Warriors in Boys Lacrosse

Warriors fall behind early and can't recover in 15-6 loss

Apr. 17, 2026 at 4:47am

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The Brainerd Warriors boys lacrosse team suffered a 15-6 defeat against Sartell/Sauk Rapids on Thursday, April 16. The Warriors fell behind 4-0 after the first quarter and 5-0 midway through the second quarter before finally getting on the scoreboard.

Why it matters

The loss continues a trend of slow starts for the Brainerd Warriors, who have struggled to come back from early deficits in their games this season. The Warriors will need to find a way to start games stronger if they hope to turn their season around.

The details

Sartell/Sauk Rapids jumped out to a 4-0 lead in the first quarter and extended that to 5-0 midway through the second quarter before Brainerd's Landon Lichter finally got the Warriors on the scoreboard. Despite the Warriors' efforts to mount a comeback, Sartell/Sauk Rapids maintained control throughout the game, ultimately winning 15-6.

  • The game was played on Thursday, April 16, 2026.
  • Sartell/Sauk Rapids led 4-0 after the first quarter.
  • Sartell/Sauk Rapids led 5-0 midway through the second quarter.

The players

Landon Lichter

A player for the Brainerd Warriors who scored the team's first goal in the second quarter.

Sartell/Sauk Rapids

The opposing team that defeated the Brainerd Warriors 15-6.

Brainerd Warriors

The home team that suffered the 15-6 defeat against Sartell/Sauk Rapids.

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What they’re saying

“It was the same as our first game with a slow start,”

— Landon Lichter, Brainerd Warriors player

The takeaway

The Brainerd Warriors will need to find a way to start games stronger if they hope to turn their season around and compete with top teams like Sartell/Sauk Rapids. Their inability to overcome early deficits has been a recurring issue that the team will need to address.