Zeeland boys water polo wins regional title with last-second goal

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Last updated Nov 3, 2026

Zeeland boys water polo wins regional title with last-second goal
Summary

The Zeeland boys water polo team secured a dramatic 11-10 victory over Hudsonville in the regional final, earning their first regional championship since 2008. The match was tied late in the fourth quarter when Holland's last offensive attempt was blocked, allowing Andrew Pyle to score a remarkable goal from nearly the pool's length with just five seconds remaining. Zeeland previously defeated Okemos 13-1 and East Grand Rapids 9-8 in earlier tournament matches. With this victory, Zeeland aims to carry their momentum into the state tournament scheduled for November 13-14 at the Zeeland Natatorium.

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  • •Zeeland beats Hudsonville 11-10 in the regional final
  • •Andrew Pyle scores game-winning goal with five seconds left
  • •Zeeland's first regional title since 2008
  • •Zeeland previously defeated Okemos and East Grand Rapids
  • •State tournament set for November 13-14 at Zeeland Natatorium
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  • 2:27 AMYahoo Sports — How a stunning pool-length goal led Zeeland to a historic regional water polo title
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A goal that was difficult to believe led the Zeeland boys water polo team to the regional championship.

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