Francisco and Winer Named Athletes of the Week

The Battle Creek Enquirer honors two local high school stars for their recent standout athletic performances.

Updated on Oct. 30, 2026 in Volleyball

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St. Philip/Athens quarterback Caleb Francisco and Lakeview volleyball player Alivia Winer have been named the Battle Creek Enquirer Athletes of the Week. Both athletes earned the recognition following dominant performances for their respective teams.

Why it matters

Recognizing local high school standouts highlights the top-tier talent emerging within Battle Creek athletic programs. These awards celebrate the efforts of student-athletes who lead their teams to significant victories.

Caleb Francisco tallied four touchdowns in a 48-24 football victory, while Alivia Winer recorded 17 assists and 16 digs in a conference championship win.

The players

Caleb Francisco

He is the quarterback for the St. Philip/Athens high school football team.

Alivia Winer

She is a key player for the Lakeview high school volleyball team.

The details

Francisco led his football team to a 48-24 win over Burr Oak by passing for three touchdowns and rushing for an 8-yard score. Winer helped the Lakeview volleyball team capture the Southwestern Michigan Athletic Conference title by defeating Stevensville-Lakeshore in four sets.

The Athletes of the Week voting period took place from October 19-24, 2026.

Season Trajectory

Winning the Southwestern Michigan Athletic Conference championship establishes Lakeview as a dominant force in the regional volleyball landscape. This recognition reflects the successful season trajectory for both the Lakeview and St. Philip/Athens programs as they move toward year-end honors.

Alivia Winer's 17 assists and 16 digs were instrumental in securing the conference title for Lakeview. Caleb Francisco's four-touchdown performance provides a significant boost to the St. Philip/Athens football team's late-season momentum.

The takeaway

Celebrating student-athletes brings community recognition to the hard work required to excel in high school sports. Readers can follow local athletics to track the development of these emerging stars throughout the remainder of their seasons.