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Three area players were named to the Lehigh Valley Leion Baseball League All-Star team. The squad was announced at a meeting of the league coaches on Tuesday night.Ryan Blasko of Lehighton made the team as a pitcher while Nate Kester and Kyle Creyer of Northern Valley were named at first base and third base respectively.Following is the entire team:Catcher: Joe Abeln, South ParklandFirst Base: Nate Kester, Northern ValleySecond Base: Andrew Ebner, SalisburyThird Base: Kyle Creyer, Northern ValleyShortstop: Matt Bahnick, North ParklandOutfield: Andy Brandstetter, South ParklandOutfield: Derek Herman, CoplayOutfield: Matt Tulio, North ParklandDesignated Hitter: Brian Ernst, SalisburyPitcher: Ryan Blasko, LehightonPitcher: Daniel Shaw, South Parkland