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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