The 2019 state champions, Hollis Brookline High School, have been struggling in the football scene over the past few seasons. After their 2019 championship win, the team faced adversity during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, they struggled to field a varsity team. However, this year marks a turning point for the team, as they finally have enough players to form both Junior Varsity and Varsity teams. Additionally, the Junior Varsity team has shown great promise by winning their first few games of the season.

These early victories for the team look great for their future prospects, with players like Taggart Patton ‘25 and William Bennet ‘26 showing high hopes for the Junior Varsity team. Patton, a four-year veteran of the team, believes that the JV team has the potential to go all the way and win the state championship this year. “I think that the JV team could definitely win states,” said Patton. Bennet echoes this statement, predicting that the JV team will make a deep playoff run and surpass other teams in the competition. “The Junior Varsity team will go really far this year over the other teams,” he said.

The strong start of the Junior Varsity team signifies a potential turning point for Hollis Brookline High School football. With a history of only winning two out of 19 games in the past three years at the Varsity level, this year appears to be different for JV. The influx of young talent and the stellar performance of the JV team are indicators of a bright future for the football program at HBHS.

Despite the challenges faced in the past, the players on the team maintain their love for the game and team spirit. The HBHS football team has experienced its fair share of ups and downs, but this season presents an opportunity for them to turn their record around. With newfound skills, team spirit and determination, the team is bound for success. As they continue to grow and improve, Hollis Brookline may just emerge as the next powerhouse in football.