Coach of the Year
Alec Gary, the longtime mentor from Big Rapids, was named Coach of the Year after steering his Cardinals to a 25‑9 record and clinching their fourth straight Central State Activities Association Red Division championship.
Player of the Year
Aidan Anderson of Evart took home Player of the Year honors, finishing the season with a 10‑2 record, 179 strikeouts and a 0.681 ERA that highlighted his command on the mound.
Rising Stars
The spotlight also fell on a cadre of offensive and defensive standouts: Cole Haist and Brayden Scholz from Big Rapids posted strong pitching numbers, while Kurt Wilber, Brody Ososki and Jonathan Losinski led the bats with averages above .350 and double‑digit RBI totals.
Meanwhile, Hunter Richter of Chippewa Hills batted .400, Bodie Hadder went 8‑3 with a 2.09 ERA, and Maverick Chapman combined power with 37 RBIs, underscoring the depth of talent across the state.
Additional key contributors included Brady Dozier, Reese Dew and Caleb Somers from Reed City, Jericho Holmes and Carter Magnan of Pine River, Quin Garrett and Blake Olmstead of Morley Stanwood, and Aaron Vanassche from Evart, each adding statistical milestones that defined a memorable campaign.
The collective achievements reflect the competitive standards of the Central State Activities Association, whose official site (csaaathletics.com) continues to chronicle the rise of Michigan high school baseball.