HOLLAND, Texas — Fresh off a district title in 2021, the Holland Hornets will once again try to dominate in the trenches as they seek a return to the regional semifinals.
Holland has won district championships in five of the last seven seasons. In the fifty years before that, the Hornets only won one title.
"I think it's just part of the program," Head Coach Brad Talbert said. "Our kids want to win, and they want to be here. And it's just nice when that's part of your program."
For the first time in a while, however, the Hornets enter the season as underdogs. Holland is projected to finish third in District 13-2A I.
The Hornets return several experienced players on the offensive and defensive lines, a crucial piece of Talbert's offense.
"We have some good seniors on there, and they've all played," Talbert said. "And I can't wait to see them come together as a group. And then our younger skill kids... we do have some good skill here. We just need to see how they look on Friday night."
Holland allowed more than 20 points in only one district game in 2021. They return more than half of their starters on that side of the ball, including their leading tackler Javier Hernandez.
2022 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE:
8/26 vs Burton 7:00
9/2 vs Valley Mills 7:30
9/9 at Granger 7:00
9/16 at Bremond 7:30
9/23 at Weimar* 7:30
9/30 Open
10/7 vs Thrall* 7:30
10/14 at Thorndale* 7:30
10/21 vs Hearne* 7:30
10/28 at Schulenburg* 7:30
11/4 vs Flatonia* 7:30
*District Game
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