The complete list of Star Tribune Metro Players Of The Year in softball:
1988: Michelle DeBace, St. Bernard's
1989: Sue Varland, North St. Paul
1990: Karyn Valentino, St. Bernard's
1991: Jeanette Strubb, St. Bernard's
1992: Laura LeVander, Woodbury
1993: Tracy Carey, Richfield
1994: Laura Peters, Park of C.G.
1995: Erika Kanavati, Henry Sibley
1996: Karissa Hoehn, Stillwater
1997: Lacey Hughes, Wayzata
1998: Angie Recknor, Hopkins, jr.
1999: Recknor
2000: Lyn Peyer, Minnetonka, jr.
2001: Missy Beseres, Armstrong
2002: Kristen Schmidt, Park of C.G.
2003: Allison Bakke, Anoka, jr.
2004: Chrissy Sward, North St. Paul
2005: Briana Hassett, Eastview
2006: Kristin Danielson, Mounds View
2007: Brynne Dordel, Chaska
2008: Sam Hildebrandt, Park of CG
2009: Sara Moulton, Eagan
2010: Moulton
2011: Hayley Nybo, Hopkins
2012: Cayli Sadler, Maple Grove
It’s too soon to tell how much the immigration crackdown is to blame.
