BATTLE CREEK — The fans have spoken.
And, this year, they are twice as loud.
Again this year, the Battle Creek Enquirer Athletes of the Week, presented by Bronson Battle Creek Hospital, will have two winners. There will be a boys and a girls Athlete of the Week winner.
The winner of the latest Bronson Battle Creek/Enquirer Boys Athlete of the Week fan poll is Carter Denton of the Harper Creek soccer team.
The winner of the latest Bronson Battle Creek/Enquirer Girls Athlete of the Week fan poll is Haley Willi of the Harper Creek golf team.
Boys Athlete of the Week - Carter Denton
Senior Carter Denton helped Harper Creek get a win in the first round of boys soccer districts as the Beavers beat Charlotte 7-0 in Division 2 action. Denton had two goals and two assists in the victory, including one goal on a penalty kick.
"Senior striker Carter Denton has been a force to be reckoned with all season, combining skill, strength and a relentless physical presence on the field. When it mattered most, Carter stepped up in a big way, leading the team to victory in our first-round playoff matchup with an incredible two goals and two assists," Harper Creek boys soccer coach Kyle Grestini said.
Girls Athlete of the Week - Haley Willi
After finishing as regional champ to qualify for the state meet, junior Haley Willi was 18th overall at the Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 2 Girls Golf State Finals. Willi had an 88 in the first round and 85 in the second for a 173 at Forest Akers Golf Course at Michigan State University.
"Haley had a great season qualifying individually for the State tournament by being the medalists at regionals, shooting a 76. Her 18-hole average for the season was 78.8. She broke the school record twice, shooting a 74 at Shamrock Hills and Cedar Creek. She was all-conference, academic all-conference, and all-city. Haley is a tremendous example of what can be accomplished when talent is combined with hard work," Harper Creek girls golf coach Jason Knickerbocker said.
Bill Broderick can be reached at bbroderi@battlecreekenquirer.com. Follow him on X/Twitter: @billbroderick.
This article originally appeared on Battle Creek Enquirer: Carter Denton, Haley Willi are Bronson Battle Creek Athletes of the Week winners for Oct. 12-17