Litchfield Dragons aim for first state title in Class A tournament

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Last updated Oct 23, 2026

Litchfield Dragons aim for first state title in Class A tournament
Summary

The Litchfield Dragons enter the state Class A tournament on October 24, hoping to capture their first state title after finishing as runners-up for the last two years. They are returning to the tournament for the third consecutive time, seeded second and scheduled to face unseeded Pequot Lakes. Coach Matt Draeger highlighted the team's focus and experience, noting their undefeated regular-season record against Class A opponents. Senior Isla Dille, with a 29-1 singles record, is leading a strong group that includes several other seniors. The Dragons' doubles teams, including Dille and partner Molly Patten, have qualified for the state doubles tournament taking place later in the week.

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  • •Litchfield is the second seed in the state Class A tournament.
  • •The Dragons were runners-up in the tournament for the last two years.
  • •Isla Dille holds a 29-1 record this season.
  • •Litchfield went undefeated in their Class A schedule this year.
  • •The state doubles tournament starts later this week.
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Oct. 23—MINNEAPOLIS — It's go time for the . Nearly everyone is back for the Dragons, who are returning to the state Class A tournament for a third straight year. The group seeks Litchfield's first state title in school history after finishing as the state Class A runner-up twice in a row. "It's a hard accomplishment to fulfill and they have earned it," Dragons head coach Matt Draeger said of ...

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