Poll: Who is the 'Best of the 21st Century' for female sports at Battle Creek Central?

Enquirer readers to pick the top female athletes by high school of the 21st century in Battle Creek, continuing with Battle Creek Central.

You must have seen them, they've been everywhere.

As the calendar flipped to 2025, everyone has been doing their "Best of the 21st Century" lists. And we decided to get in on the fun.

For the next several weeks, the Enquirer will announce its top 10 athletes for each of the core city schools over the past 25 years. And then the fun will begin. Our readers will be asked to vote for the 'Best of the 21st Century' for that school in both boys and girls sports.

The rules are simple. Candidates are graduates of the traditional Battle Creek city high schools. All shined throughout their high school careers and beyond.  The list includes athletes in the graduating classes from 2000-2025. Athletes will be listed in alphabetical order, with voting for No. 1 happening in our Enquirer online poll at our website.

MORE:Read why these athletes were chosen as the Best of the 21st Century at Battle Creek Central

Battle Creek Central senior A'Mya Hodges dribbles during a playoff game against Coldwater at Sturgis High School on Friday, March 7, 2025.

Voting ends on Aug. 13

Here's our list of the candidates for 'Battle Creek Enquirer Best of the 21st Century for Battle Creek Central in girls sports:

(In alphabetical order)

Veronica Armstrong - Class of 2004

A'Mya Hodges - Class of 2025

Becky Horn - Class of 2004

Madisonn Jackson - Class of 2015

Kandis Orns - Class of 2020

Ka-Leah Ryan - Class of 2015

Kristin Slamer - Class of 2003

Sarah Slamer - Class of 2003

Nicole Standback - Class of 2003

Arieonna Ware - Class of 2021

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This article originally appeared on Battle Creek Enquirer: Readers to decide top female athlete of 21st century at BC Central

Category: General Sports