Central ND News

Outfielder Erick Dessens and pitcher Ryan Radkey have been chosen to represent the Larks in the 2025 Northwoods League All-Star Game, scheduled for July 16 in Madison, Wisconsin. The announcement was made on Monday as part of a roster reveal featuring 56 players—27 from the Great Lakes Division and 29 from the Great Plains Division.

Dessens, a sophomore at Paradise Valley Community College in Phoenix, Arizona, is set to transfer to Sacramento State this fall. In his second season with the Larks, he played 37 games, achieving a .362 batting average with 22 runs batted in and 28 runs scored. "It is an honor to be selected to the All-Star Game and I want to thank everyone that has helped me to be the player I am right now," Dessens expressed.

Field Manager Mark Weidemaier praised Dessens's performance over two years with the team, stating, "He’s a pure hitter and excellent defensive outfielder."

Ryan Radkey hails from Albany, California, and is currently a senior at the University of Jamestown. He holds a 2-1 record with a 2.09 ERA—the fourth-best among qualified pitchers in the league—and has pitched more innings than any other pitcher this season. Radkey shared his excitement about being selected: "Being selected to the All-Star Game means a lot – it’s a huge honor and I’m grateful to my teammates, and everyone who has supported me along the way."

Weidemaier also commended Radkey's skills: "Radkey is the ace of our pitching staff. He has a reliable four-pitch mix," adding that he is "a strike thrower-deluxe, a workhorse, and a leader."