Chad Raiche is North Star Central MVP

Chad Raiche of the Maple Lake Lakers has been named the Most Valuable Player of the North Star League’s Central Division, which includes Dassel-Cokato, Delano, Maple Lake, St. Michael and Hutchinson.

Raiche batted .380 this season for the Lakers, with 4 doubles, 1 triple, 7 home runs, 21 RBIs, 19 runs scored, and 2 stolen bases.

Other North Star League 2004 honors awarded during the fall meeting on September 27 were:

North Star East–MVP player, Andrew Engebretson, Maple Plain; MVP pitcher, Joel Utech, Mound

North Star West–MVP player, Joe Van Culin, Monticello; MVP pitcher, Matt Loegering, Monticello

North Star Central– MVP pitcher, Jeff Janzen, Delano

Manager of the Year (tie)–Steve Eilen, Delano; Andy Snyder, Mound