​1 / 6Kirk Cousins smiles while answering questions from reporters during the Kirk Cousins Football Camp on Wednesday, June 24.(Adam Vander Kooy/Holland Sentinel)The America 250 celebration continues with the top 25 athletes in Holland-area history.These 25 male athletes (plus ties in voting) were selected based on their performance at the high school, college and professional levels altogether.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementVote for the top male athlete in Holland history below:Ushering in a new era in West Ottawa swimming, Afrik spearheaded a resurgence for the Panthers as a state power. He won the Division 1 state championship in the 100 freestyle twice, also claiming state titles in the 50 freestyle and 200 freestyle once each. He was a national and junior national qualifier and went on to swim at Notre Dame and became an All-American for the Fighting Irish.After starring on the tennis courts in Holland and at Michigan, Amaya went on to earn the world No. 15 ranking in 1980, winning three singles titles on the ATP and six doubles titles, including the French Open in 1980. He was runner-up in doubles at the 1982 U.S. Open.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementA state champion in shot put and discus during his career, he became the second athlete to ever throw the discus more than 200 feet in state history. He went on to throw at the NCAA Division I level at Southern Illinois, where he also played football.Adam Berghorst earned all-state honors in football and baseball as defensive tackle and pitcher. Selected in the MLB draft but opted to play both sports at Michigan State. Was dominating run stopper as a defensive tackle on the football field but proved to be even better on the mound.The top golfer in area history, Carlson won two state championships and was state runner-up twice in his stellar career. He went on to play at the University of Michigan and continues to play professionally.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe Holland Christian graduate starred at quarterback at Michigan State before becoming a four-time Pro Bowler in the NFL with Washington, Minnesota, Atlanta and Las Vegas.This 6-11 center was a strong high school basketball player but reached the elite level in college, starring for Cincinnati in back-to-back NCAA Tournaments. He then played in the NBA G League and has played professionally in several countries.The Holland High School graduate was a three-time state champion swimmer before becoming an All-American at Michigan and earning a spot on Team USA. Missed the 2004 Olympics by hundredths of a second.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementBenny the Jet won multiple state championships in the sprint events and hurdles. He also was an honorable mention all-state running back in football. He runs at the University of Michigan.The four-sport all-state athlete starred in football, basketball, baseball and track. He was a state champion hurdler, top quarterback in the state and the school’s all-time basketball l