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BATTLE CREEK - We came up with our list for the Top 10 Greatest Athletes of All Time at St. Philip.

Then we asked you for your opinion in our Battle Creek Enquirer poll.

After all the votes were in, you have given us your answer.

According to the readers of the Enquirer, the Top 10 Greatest Athletes of All Time at St. Philip — is Mike Leifeld in the male division and Alex Kersten in the female division.

Here are the winning bios:

Alex Kersten – Class of 2022

Overall, Alex Kersten earned 18 varsity letters at St. Philip, competing in volleyball, basketball, soccer, cross country and track. Kersten was a four-time state qualifier in cross country, as she helped the 2018 St. Philip team win a regional championship. And she was a three-time state qualifier in track. She was part of back-to-back state championships in volleyball. Also a three-time All-City basketball player and a starter on the girls soccer team. She was named Enquirer Athlete of the Year in 2022.

Mike Leifeld – Class of 2003

A standout in several sports at St. Philip, Leifeld was all-state in three sports – football, basketball and baseball. He left the Tiger program as the school’s all-time career scorer in basketball. When he graduated, Leifeld set the school and city record in football for receptions. All-City and all-league in baseball as well. He played football and baseball at Kalamazoo College, and set all-time records in baseball for hitting at Kalamazoo College. He was named Battle Creek Enquirer Athlete of the Year in 2003.

The Enquirer will continue to look at the Greatest Athletes of All Time among city high school teams in the coming weeks. Return on Thursday when we will take a look at Pennfield.

Return daily and vote early and often for who you think is the Greatest Of All Time among the local high schools.

Bill Broderick can be reached at bbroderi@battlecreekenquirer.com. Follow him on X/Twitter: @billbroderick.