The Holland High School football team entered the 2025 season with optimism after a 2-0 start, only to finish at 2-7, a slide triggered by a cascade of injuries and inconsistent play on both sides of the ball.
Quarterback Eli Wolters missed half the schedule after an early-season injury but still managed to set a school record with 511 passing yards in Week 4, a performance that tied for 11th place in Michigan High School Athletic Association history.
Among the bright spots, junior receiver Finn Galloway emerged as a cornerstone, capping his sophomore campaign with seven total touchdowns, a tally that places him 11th all-time in MHSAA annals and among the top four since 1950.
The team’s offensive firepower has often been evident, including shutout victories in 2024, yet the defense has been porous, surrendering more points than the offense has scored since 2020, a trend that dates back to the era when Nathan Ricketts and Scott Tackett anchored a stingy unit.
A tentative road map for 2026
Head coach Will Siffin acknowledges the talent on display but warns that the roster’s thin depth could be exposed, especially when trying to halt opponents’ running games.
Looking ahead, Holland will host its home games at Hope College’s Ray and Sue Smith Stadium in 2026 while an on-campus facility is under construction, a temporary arrangement that underscores the program’s ambition to rebuild around a stronger defensive identity.