Holland football falls to Godwin Heights in wild season opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 4:12 AM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
Holland football opened their season with a promising 24-0 lead but lost 58-38 to Godwin Heights on August 27 at Hope College. After a strong first quarter, Holland struggled offensively and turned the ball over six times, allowing Godwin Heights to capitalize with 58 points in the final three quarters. The game turned in the second quarter as Godwin Heights scored twice, closing the gap at halftime. Momentum shifted throughout the match, culminating in a string of turnovers that cost Holland any chance of recovery in the fourth quarter.
- •Holland led 24-0 after the first quarter.
- •The Dutch scored no points in the second quarter.
- •Holland had six turnovers during the game.
- •Godwin Heights scored 58 points in three quarters.
- •Finn Galloway scored three receiving touchdowns and two rushing touchdowns.
- 4:12 AMYahoo Sports — Dream start ends with nightmare finish for Holland football in wild season opener
"The Dutch looked stellar in the first quarter, building a huge lead before things started to fall apart.
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