Good morning, Battle Creek.

On Oct. 8, DENSO Manufacturing Michigan marked its 40th anniversary in Battle Creek with a $250,000 donation to the Battle Creek Housing Fund.

The gift (which supports plans to expand local housing) will boost housing options in the area.

Battle Creek residents are invited to vote for the top high school defensive lineman in an online poll running until 5 p.m. Monday (nominations are based on selections by local coaches).

Enquirer's Bill Broderick released his Week 7 Pigskin Picks for high school football and predicts Coldwater will beat Pennfield by 28 to 20 while Lakeview edges Mattawan 35 to 28.

All five city schools will play away from home Friday night — an unusual challenge for local teams.

Battle Creek readers can vote for the top high school volleyball middle hitter/blocker in an online poll open until 5 p.m. Monday — local coaches submitted nominations to decide the best player.

Aaron Williams of Battle Creek Central football was named Boys Athlete of the Week after making seven tackles and two turnovers in a rivalry win; Katie Duckworth from Harper Creek swimming earned Girls Athlete of the Week honors for her swims + relay performance, presented by Bronson Battle Creek Hospital.

Lakeview’s Gianna Burgos overcame a serious knee injury to win the girls race at the All-City Cross Country Championship on Oct.

8 at Riverside Elementary. Harper Creek broke a seven-year streak by winning the girls team title while Lakeview’s boys claimed their 10th straight title with Karson Lewis finishing first.