Cody Bell and Austin Czerwiec, who helped the Fairfax Stars win the Iowa Valley League title and the IABA state crown this summer, have been named the top players in the league.

Bell was the unanimous selection as the Most Valuable Player for his work as a hitter, pitcher and corner infielder. He tied for the Iowa Valley League lead in home runs this year.

Czerwiec was the unanimous choice as the Outstanding Pitcher in the League. He finished with a 7-2 record that included a one-hitter and a pair of two-hitters.

Bell and Czerwiec both played college baseball at Mount Mercy University. Bell was an all-state player at Kennedy and helped the Cougars win a Class 4A state title.