Title-Less: Programs with 8+ playoff appearances and no State Championships in the last 15 years
By: WM Football Network Staff July 1, 2014

The OK Conferences have seen their fair share of State Champions over the past 15 years. West Michigan has several programs such as East Grand Rapids, Rockford, Lowell, and others who have won multiple State Championships in the past 15 seasons. Each year these programs head into a season with the expectation of competing for a State Title.

Today, we want to look at some strong programs in the OK Conferences who have fared well, but haven't been able to produce a State Title in the last 15 years (1999-2013). These programs have racked up wins and put together great seasons, but haven't been able to cap it off with a state title.

Hopkins:

Record: 115-48 overall

Playoff appearances: 13 (1999-2004, 2007-13)

State Finals appearances: 2 (1999 - Lost 21-14 to Saint Charles, 2002 - Lost 28-20 to Negaunee)

Best Season: 1999 (12-2) - The Vikings rattled off 10 straight wins before losing in the State Championship game to Saint Charles.

Allendale: 

Record: 102-49 overall

Playoff appearances: 11 (1999, 2001-08, 2012-13)

State Finals appearances: 0

Best Season: 2006 (9-3) - The Falcons only made one Regional in the past 15 seasons and it was back in 2006.

Coopersville:

Record: 111-48 overall

Playoff Appearances: 10 (1999-2008)

State Finals appearances: 2 (2000 - Lost to Orchard Lake Saint Mary's 26-13, 2006 - Lost to Zeeland West 22-0)

Best Season: 2000 (13-1) The Broncos dominated their schedule and cruised into the State Title game with a record of 13-0, but couldn't close out a perfect season.

Hudsonville:

Record: 110-56 overall

Playoff appearances: 10 (1999-2000, 2002-08, 2013)

State Finals appearances: 2 (2000 - Lost to Brother Rice 21-7, 2005 - Lost to Brother Rice 14-7)

Best Season: 2005 (11-3) - After losing to Rockford 18-14 in week 7, the Eagles won 6 straight games to reach the State Finals, where they eventually lost to Birmingham Brother Rice. Hudsonville reached the Regionals 8 times over the 15 year span.

Hamilton:

Record: 90-61 overall

Playoff appearances: 9 (1999, 2001-05, 2008-09, 2012)

State Finals appearances: 0

Best Season: 2003 (10-1) - The undefeated Hawkeyes saw their season come to an end at the hands of State Champion Three Rivers 20-19 in the District.

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