A plaque (left) honoring the memory of "devoted mother and North Star Baseball supporter Amy Backer" was presented to her family by Baseball Boosters. The plaque
is now displayed over the Varsity field concession stand.

Derek Backer (right), son of Amy Backer, was awarded a scholarship by Cal's Angels Foundation, which grants wishes and provides financial assistance to young people fighting cancer and their families. Read about Derek's big game against Batavia, and his efforts in the win over St Charles East.