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Harper Creek's Kobe Cordova is Bronson Battle Creek Athlete of the Week
TL;DR
Kobe Cordova from Harper Creek has been named the Bronson Battle Creek Athlete of the Week, winning 45% of the fan vote. He surpassed finalists DJ Wood, Layla Huffman, and Kaylee Kirkpatrick.
Key points
- Kobe Cordova is the Bronson Battle Creek Athlete of the Week
- He received 45% of the fan vote
- Finalists included DJ Wood, Layla Huffman, and Kaylee Kirkpatrick
Bronson Battle CreekKobe CordovaHarper Creek
BATTLE CREEK — The fans have spoken.
The winner of the latest Bronson Battle Creek/Enquirer Athlete of the Week fan poll is Kobe Cordova of the Harper Creek baseball team.
Harper Creek's Kobe Cordova takes a swing during the 2026 All-City Baseball Tournament at Bailey Park on Saturday, May 9.
Fans got behind Cordova to help him edge finalists DJ Wood, Layla Huffman and Kaylee Kirkpatrick. Cordova received 45 percent of the vote by the 5 p.m. Wednesday deadline. Thanks to his fans, he is being featured in this Enquirer Athlete of the Week Sunday spotlight.
Harper Creek held off Pennfield in the championship game with a 3-2 victory to win the 2026 All-City Baseball Tournament. Kobe Cordova went 2-for-2 to lead Harper Creek with a run scored and an RBI in the win over Pennfield. Cordova also had the go-ahead RBI in the ninth inning in the 4-3 win over Lakeview in the semifinals.
Kobe Cordova
"Kobe had a real good month of May offensively. He has also had some really key ABs for us in big spots, including hitting a walk-off double in a doubleheader against Marshall," Harper Creek coach Jason Miller.
The Battle Creek Enquirer Athlete of the Week is presented by Bronson Battle Creek Hospital. To submit a nominee for Athlete of the Week, email bcesports@battlecreekenquirer.com.
Q&A
Who won the Bronson Battle Creek Athlete of the Week?
Kobe Cordova from Harper Creek won the Bronson Battle Creek Athlete of the Week.
What percentage of the vote did Kobe Cordova receive?
Kobe Cordova received 45% of the vote in the fan poll.
Who were the other finalists for the Athlete of the Week?
The other finalists were DJ Wood, Layla Huffman, and Kaylee Kirkpatrick.
