Ottawa Hills High School 26-27 Varsity Football Preview

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Ottawa Hills Bengals were once the cream of the crop in the very talented Grand Rapids City League. Decades later, that conference no longer exists, and there have been an innumerable amount of changes to the high school football scene in Grand Rapids, MI. Join me in a deep dive into this Ottawa Hills football team as first time head coach James Jones attempts to lead his alma mater back to glory!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Grand Rapids Ottawa Hills</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pre season Prep Redzone ranking: Unranked</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Head Coach: James Jones-1st year</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">2025 Results </h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>0-9</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Coaching Staff:</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Amonte McDonald-Defensive Coordinator</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Deon Jobe-Offensive Coordinator</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brad Robinson-QB Coach</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Corey Edwards-WR Coach</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Eric Jobe- DB Coach</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jaier Harden- RB Coach, Asst Strength Coach</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brad Baker-DL Coach</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Marquis Pue-TE Coach</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sylvonta Crump- Offensive Assistant</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Key Losses to Graduation:</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Xzavier Lawler (University of Olivet) Jevon Welzein (University of Olivet)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Key Additions/Key Players:</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Kamaron Hill</em></strong>-RG, <strong><em>Izaiah Battle</em></strong>-MLB, <strong><em>Zaier Sierz</em></strong>-DE &amp; RT, <strong><em>Louis Johnson</em></strong>-DT</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2254590"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a905052797d7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Technically sound at DB</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Good athlete</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Ballhawk on defense</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2255007"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a9050527980d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Playmaker</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Very strong hands at the point of attack</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Good athlete</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Good overall football IQ and understanding of game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2253073"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a90505279834"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Good athlete</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Good hands and catching ability</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">2026 Season Outlook</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Turning over an entire coaching staff is never easy but many times is very necessary. With that being said, I believe James Jones will bring a winning mentality, outstanding IQ, and a great staff willing to do what it takes to turn the Ottawa Hills Bengals football program around. They have returning experience at the offensive and defensive lineman positions. Along with great young talent at the wide receiver and defensive back positions that you can expect to hear some noise from on the recruiting scene in the coming years. They've revamped their offensive system to fit their young playmakers, looking to light up the scoreboard this year. While also leaning onto the returning veteran defensive players to wall up and halt offenses. I am excited to see what's in store for coach James Jones and his Ottawa Hills program!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Be sure to follow me on Twitter for access to all of my coverage on the Michigan High School football scene!</em></strong>&nbsp;<strong><em>Essa Kellah, @ CoachKNoDuke</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->