The school’s football team dominated the OK Red Division and rose in the rankings.

In many recent years, the Eagles have left a sour note to many of their fans and many have lost hope of ever receiving a positive season. With a loss of 17-20 to start the year against Howell, Eagle fans thought it would just be another season with a negative record. However, things unexpectedly turned around with a shocking two-point victory over the favored East Lansing. The Eagles managed an unexpected win over the Rockford Rams with a close 4th quarter match up ending with Hudsonville ahead 28-21. “I honestly can’t believe it, I mean who would’ve thought the Hudsonville Eagles would beat the Rams?” said junior Seth Jenkins.

The Eagles have marked themselves number one in the OK Red with a record of 7-1, with six of those victories coming from league games. Not only have they risen in the rankings in the league, but they have made a drastic climb through the entire state of Michigan with a placement of 12th. With their continued success, the Eagles are hoping for a shot at the crown and regaining the faith of their flock. “They’ve worked hard. They have. So if they can put it to good use then that’s enough for me,” said senior Dylan Pfeffer.

With continued success, the high school is also reaping the benefits of a promising team. With a higher win rate, the school is seeing higher attendance at the games, which brings in more money. They also can gain more recognition from other areas around the state as their team’s success will be posted by either fans or potentially the Blitz, a football report produced by Fox 17 News. This recognition can be important for potential boosters to assist in the school's sports programs or potentially reel in larger prospective athletes who garner the attention of higher-ranking colleges. “I’ve never seen so many people in the stands. And the lines to get concessions or even to get in the place, oh my lord, it’s ridiculous,” said Hudsonville parent Karen Figler.

Coach Brent Sandee seems to have found a rhythm with his team, but they can't slow down if they want to reach the top. “I don’t know what to expect. We just have to take one game at a time,” senior John Schepers said. For the first time since 2008, the Eagles are within the top 15 teams in the state of Michigan. A truly remarkable season for the Eagles and their flock, something the organization should be proud of.