Coordinated Business Systems and Stingers Announce Community All-Star Team

Willmar, MN – The Willmar Stingers and Coordinated Business Systems are pleased to announce the members of the 2026 Community All-Star Team. The Coordinated Business Systems Community All-Star team was created to reward youth for being leaders in their community and provide them with a once in a lifetime Stingers experience.

Youth between the ages 8 to 14 were asked to submit answers to four different questions focusing on their community and how they make a positive impact. A committee reviewed over 200 applications and selected the nine winners based on their experiences and answers to the four questions.

The 2026 Coordinated Business Systems Community All-Star Team Roster

*Bella St. Michel – Age 8 (Willmar)

*Marty Mueller – Age 8 (Belgrade)

*Elise Sage – Age 9 (Grove City)

*Luke Kuefler – Age 9 (Belgrade)

*Elyse Swyter – Age 10 (Olivia)

*Leven Peterson – Age 10 (Benson)

*Lincoln Pappadackis – Age 10 (Willmar)

*Parker Hoekstra – Age 10 (Willmar)

*Roland Kadelbach – Age 10 (Litchfield)

Each of the nine-youth selected will be rewarded with an experience that will show what it is like to live the day in the life of a Stingers baseball player. Each of the nine youth will become a part of the Stingers Baseball Club on the Coordinated Business Systems Community All-Star Night on Thursday, July 16.

The All-Star experience for the nine youth will include:

* Be announced at an official press conference where they will be presented with their own custom Willmar Stingers jersey (name and number) and official cap

* Be signed to a one-day promotional contract with the Willmar Stingers

* Be presented with their very own Willmar Stingers baseball card, which will also be the giveaway for that evening’s game

* Have the chance to take batting practice and infield/outfield with the Willmar Stingers before the game

* Be introduced to the crowd as an official member of the Stingers

* Throw out a ceremonial first pitch on Thursday, July 16

* Run on the field for the National Anthem with the Willmar Stingers team

* Have the chance to sit in the dugout with the team for an inning during the game

*Participate in several on-field activities during the game.

Visit willmarstingers.com or call 320-222-2010 to reserve your seats today. The 2026 season is presented by J.D. Kreps Financial Group, empowering investors with powerful financial advice.

About the Willmar Stingers:
The Willmar Stingers are a member of the Northwoods League, the premier summer collegiate baseball league in North America. The Stingers provide affordable, family-friendly entertainment while showcasing the top college baseball talent from across the country.

For more information about the Willmar Stingers, visit willmarstingers.com or contact the front office (320)222-2010 or info@willmarstingers.com

The Willmar Stingers are a member of the finest developmental league for elite college baseball players, the Northwoods League. The Northwoods League is the proven leader in the development of elite college baseball players. Now entering its’ 33^rd season, the Northwoods League is the largest organized baseball league in history with 26 teams, drawing significantly more fans, in a friendly ballpark experience, than any league of its kind. A valuable training ground for coaches, umpires, and front office staff, nearly 2400 NWL alums have been drafted and over 415 Northwoods League players have advanced to Major League Baseball, including three-time All-Star and 2016 Roberto Clemente Award winner Curtis Granderson, three-time Cy Young Award winner and two-time World Series Champion Max Scherzer (TOR), two-time World Series Champions Ben Zobrist and Brandon Crawford and World Series Champion and Cy Young Award winner Chris Sale (ATL). As well as 2019 Rookie of the Year and 2019/2021 Home Run Derby Champion Pete Alonso (BAL) and 2023 World Series Champion, MLB All-Star, MLB Gold Glove, two-time Silver Slugger winner and two-time All-MLB first team shortstop Marcus Semien (NYM). League games are viewable live on FloSports.tv.