An impressive season for Battle Creek Central's girls basketball team earns coach Tony Warren recognition as the Battle Creek Enquirer 2024 All-City Girls Basketball Team Coach of the Year. The team, voted on by city coaches and the Enquirer sports staff, includes notable performances from several city schools, with Warren leading BCC to a turnaround season. The roster boasts only two seniors and secured a strong 8-1 start with a seven-game winning streak, ultimately finishing 12-6 in the regular season. Notable victories include an impressive win over the eventual SMAC East champ Gull Lake and a late-season triumph over a ranked Holland West Ottawa team. Players from various city schools, including Battle Creek Central, St. Philip, Calhoun Christian, Battle Creek Academy, Harper Creek, Lakeview, and Pennfield, make up the All-City team.

By the Numbers
  • Battle Creek Central's season started with an 8-1 record, including a seven-game winning streak.
  • The team finished the regular season with a 12-6 record, marking a significant improvement from the previous year's 7-13 overall record.
State of Play
  • Battle Creek Central's Tony Warren named Coach of the Year for leading a remarkable turnaround season.
  • The All-City team comprises players from seven city schools, showcasing the depth of talent across Battle Creek.
Bottom Line

The 2024 Battle Creek Enquirer All-City Girls Basketball Team reflects the outstanding performances and impressive turnaround of Battle Creek Central's girls basketball program, under the leadership of Coach Tony Warren.