Zeeland West football defeats Niles 60-27 in playoff opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 31, 2026, 2:17 AM
Last updated Oct 31, 2026

Zeeland West overpowered Niles, winning 60-27 in a Division 3 playoff game on October 30 at Zeeland Stadium. Despite missing star running back Brandon Holman due to an ankle injury, Zeeland West scored on its first six possessions, turning a 7-0 deficit into a commanding lead. Junior Cam Brouwer had a standout performance, rushing for four touchdowns and 148 yards. Niles tried to respond but struggled defensively as Zeeland West maintained control. Zeeland West advances in the playoffs and will face the winner of the Battle Creek Central versus Battle Creek Harper Creek matchup.
- •Zeeland West scored 60 points in the playoff opener.
- •Brouwer rushed for four touchdowns and 148 yards.
- •Niles took an early 7-0 lead but could not sustain it.
- •Zeeland West plays next week against Battle Creek Central or Harper Creek.
- 2:17 AMYahoo Sports — Zeeland West football rolls past Niles without star running back to advance
"The Dux dominated the first-round matchup with 60 points, playing without all-state running back Brandon Holman.
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