Hudson Kerstetter Won Athlete of the Week

The South Christian athlete secured the regional honor after a standout performance in recent high school sports.

Updated on Oct. 10, 2026 in Football

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Hudson Kerstetter has been named the MLive/Grand Rapids Press Athlete of the Week. He secured the title by winning 51 percent of the total votes in an online fan poll.

Why it matters

The recognition highlights outstanding contributions in regional high school sports. It acknowledges the dual-sport success of athletes who balance demands across multiple athletic programs.

Kerstetter received 848 votes out of the total pool, significantly outpacing the 543 votes cast for runner-up Aaron Collins. He currently holds a record of 22 goals in 21 soccer games and has successfully converted 26 of 28 extra-point attempts in football.

The players

Hudson Kerstetter

He is a high school athlete at South Christian who excels in both soccer and football.

Aaron Collins

He is a local student-athlete who finished as the runner-up in the recent regional poll.

The details

Kerstetter earned the recognition after scoring six goals in a single soccer game against Wyoming and converting seven extra points in a football matchup against the same school. His athletic efforts have also helped lead the South Christian soccer team to a recent conference title.

Wednesday: South Christian secured a conference title victory over West Catholic.
Monday: South Christian is expected to continue their season schedule.
Friday: South Christian is slated to play Forest Hills Central.

Season Trajectory

This accolade recognizes individual performance during a critical stretch of the high school sports season. It underscores the competitive momentum building as South Christian heads toward the conclusion of its regular season schedule.

Kerstetter's recent offensive output in soccer and football directly bolsters his team's standing as they approach the end of the regular season. These performance metrics suggest high consistency for South Christian's upcoming matchups against Thornapple Kellogg and Forest Hills Central.

The takeaway

Multi-sport athletes often provide essential depth for high school programs facing tight end-of-season schedules. Consistent performance across different disciplines can significantly influence both team rankings and individual recognition.