Central Lakes College Raiders Sweep Doubleheader in Myrtle Beach

Softball team wins two games against Southeastern Illinois and Rhode Island

Mar. 12, 2026 at 10:38pm

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The Central Lakes College Raiders softball team won two games on Thursday, March 8 during their trip to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. In the first game, they defeated Southeastern Illinois 3-1, with Grace Rust going 2-for-2 with a run scored. In the second game, the Raiders routed Community College of Rhode Island 16-7, led by Rust’s 3-for-4 performance with three runs scored.

Why it matters

The wins continue the Raiders’ strong start to the season and demonstrate the team’s offensive firepower and pitching depth as they prepare for conference play.

The details

In the first game, Joze Tautges pitched seven strong innings, allowing one run on six hits with three strikeouts. Emily Rademacher and Madilyn Molitor each drove in a run for the Raiders. In the second game, the Raiders recorded 20 hits, led by Molitor’s 4-for-5 day with two RBIs and two runs scored. Lily Roehl had three hits, two runs, and two RBIs, while Jenna Dykhoff hit a home run and drove in four runs.

  • The games were played on Thursday, March 8, 2026 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

The players

Grace Rust

A key offensive contributor for the Central Lakes College Raiders, finishing with five hits and four runs across the two games.

Joze Tautges

The starting pitcher in the first game, going seven innings and allowing one run on six hits with three strikeouts.

Madilyn Molitor

Recorded an RBI in the first game and went 4-for-5 with two RBIs and two runs in the second game.

Jenna Dykhoff

Blasted a home run and drove in four runs in the second game.

Lily Roehl

Finished with three hits, two runs, and two RBIs in the second game.

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What’s next

The Raiders will look to build on these wins as they continue their spring break trip and prepare for the start of conference play.

The takeaway

The Central Lakes College Raiders softball team showed their versatility, winning a close pitcher's duel and then erupting for 16 runs in the second game. This performance bodes well for the Raiders as they aim to contend for a conference championship this season.