Central Lakes College will host the NJCAA Region 13A Softball Tournament on May 8-9, 2025.  This year's Region 13A Tournament is held at the Central Lakes College Raiders Field in Brainerd, MN.

Central Lakes College, who is the top seed in the tournament and winners of the MCAC North Division title, will compete against #2 seed Minnesota West Community and Technical College, who finished second in the MCAC South Division, #3 seed Minnesota North College - Itasca, the 2nd place finishers in the MCAC North Division, and #4 seed Northland Community and Technical College, who finished 4th in the MCAC North Divison. 

The winner of the Region 13A Tournament will advance to the NJCAA DIII Softball National Tournament on May 21-24, 2025, in De Witt, NY.

Region 13A Tournament Information:

Location: CLC Raiders Field at the Paul C. Findorff Athletic Complex across from the Central Lakes College - Brainerd campus on SW 8th St. in Brainerd, MN

Admission: Daily Rate - Cash only at the gate

Adults- $8/day

Seniors- $5/day

Schedule of Games:

Thursday, May 8

Game 1- 11:00 am: #2 Minnesota West Community and Technical College vs. #3 Minnesota North College-Itasca

Game 2- 1:00 pm: #1 Central Lakes College vs. #4 Northland Community and Technical College

Game 3- 3:00 pm: Loser Game 1 vs. Loser Game 2

Game 4- 5:00 pm:  Winner Game 1 vs. Winner Game 2

Friday, May 9

Game 5- 11:00 am: Winner Game 3 vs. Loser Game 4

Game 6- 1:00 pm: Championship -  Winner Game 4 vs. Winner Game 5

Game 7- 3:00 pm: If Necessary Game

** In the event of poor weather, the scheduled games may be held on Saturday.

Games may be livestreamed via CLC Broadcasting on YouTube.

Concessions will be available at the field (cash only).

About the Minnesota College Athletic Conference

The Minnesota College Athletic Conference is the organizational body for NJCAA-affiliated two-year technical and community college athletic programs in the Minnesota State system, as well as select colleges in North Dakota and Wisconsin.  The mission of the Minnesota College Athletic Conference is to advance intercollegiate athletics by providing an engaging and supportive environment for success of our student athletes and competition among member institutions.  The MCAC is committed to the guiding principles of encouraging the development and success of student athletes, promoting the integrity, honesty and loyalty to member schools as well as upholding the sustainability of conference athletic programs.