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