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Madeleine Thawnghmung from Lakeview girls soccer has been named the Bronson Battle Creek Athlete of the Week, receiving 85% of the fan vote. She won against finalists Clark Erwin, Ivander McHerron, and Angelia Palma.
BATTLE CREEK — The fans have spoken.
The winner of the latest Bronson Battle Creek/Enquirer Athlete of the Week fan poll is Madeleine Thawnghmung of the Lakeview girls soccer team.
Lakeview junior Madeleine Thawnghmung defends during a playoff game against Mattawan at Loy Norrix High School on Saturday, May 31, 2025.
Fans got behind Thawnghmung to help her edge finalists Clark Erwin, Ivander McHerron and Angelia Palma. Thawnghmung received 85 percent of the vote by the 5 p.m. Wednesday deadline. Thanks to her fans, she is being featured in this Enquirer Athlete of the Week Sunday spotlight.
Lakeview stayed undefeated with a 3-1 win over rival Marshall in girls soccer action. After that win, the Spartans were still undefeated on the season at 10-0-3 after getting two goals from Madeleine Thawnghmung.
Lakeview's Madeleine Thawnghmung.
"Madeleine is the ultimate team-first player with an incredibly high soccer IQ. She makes the game look effortless, whether she’s anchoring our defense or scoring goals from the midfield. Her versatility was on full display when she stepped in as keeper to stop a critical penalty kick against Portage Central. She shows up, works hard, and is a great person — she is truly the Swiss Army knife of our roster," Lakeview girls soccer coach Jason Little said.
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.
Madeleine Thawnghmung is a junior soccer player from Lakeview who was named Athlete of the Week for receiving 85% of the fan vote in a recent poll.
Madeleine Thawnghmung received 85% of the vote in the Bronson Battle Creek Athlete of the Week fan poll.
The other finalists in the Athlete of the Week poll were Clark Erwin, Ivander McHerron, and Angelia Palma.
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