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Layne Churchill of Marshall is Enquirer Athlete of the Week winner for week of April 20

BATTLE CREEK — The fans have spoken. The winner of the latest Enquirer Athlete of the Week fan poll is Layne Churchill of the Marshall softball team. Fans got behind Churchill to help her edge finalists Calvin Paesens, Colton Beard and Angelia Palma. Churchill received 57 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. Advertisement Marshall's Churchill helped the Redhawks sweep Coldwater in a conference doubleheader. Churchill earned the win as the pitcher in the first game, allowing one earned run, while also adding two hits in each game and four RBI in the nightcap. Since that big week, Churchill has stayed hot, going 8-for-8 in a doubleheader with Parma Western with three doubles and two home runs. MORE: After being in a coma just three months ago, Marshall's Emmalie Hirst returns to softball Marshall's Layne Churchill pitches during a game against Coldwater at Marshall High School on Wednesday, Apr. 16, 2025. "Layne has stepped up in a big way for us this year. She knows it's her time and she has settled into the role of workhorse on the mound while giving the middle of our lineup some serious power. As a coach, I'm most proud of her attitude this year. She has remained positive in all situations and has been a great role model for our under classmen,' Marshall softball coach Trevor Kelly said. Advertisement The Battle Creek Enquirer Athlete of the Week is presented by Oaklawn Hospital. To submit a nominee for Athlete of the Week, email bcesports@ Battle Creek Enquirer Athlete of the Week Bill Broderick can be reached at bbroderi@ Follow him on X/Twitter: @billbroderick This article originally appeared on Battle Creek Enquirer: Churchill is April 20 Battle Creek Enquirer Athlete of the Week winner