BATTLE CREEK, MI — They stand out on Friday nights. They catch your eye, even if you were looking someplace else. They are the Enquirer's 'Players to Watch.'

In past seasons, they have led their teams to victories, dominated at their positions, or maybe, put up record numbers in yards and points. And they are the players we hear are getting noticed by college scouts as some of the best recruits in the region, if not the state.

They are the Battle Creek Enquirer's Elite 8.

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It is a tough list to make. But as we kick off the 2025 high school football season, which starts with games this week, this is who we consider the top 'Players to Watch' from teams in the city and the area.

The Enquirer's Elite 8 (in alphabetical order):

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