Holland Christian basketball races to district title behind Titus Spencer's milestone

Senior guard Titus Spencer scores 30 points and becomes third player in school history to reach 1,000 career points

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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The Holland Christian basketball team defeated South Haven 64-55 to win the Division district title on Friday, February 27. Senior guard Titus Spencer led the way with a game-high 30 points, including hitting a 3-pointer and converting a three-point play to help the Maroons pull away in the second half. Spencer also became the third player in Holland Christian history to reach 1,000 career points.

Why it matters

This district title win advances Holland Christian to the regional semifinals, where they will face Niles on March 3. The Maroons have been a strong team all season, playing with joy and confidence, and this victory is a major milestone for the program and its star player Titus Spencer.

The details

Holland Christian and South Haven were locked in a close game until midway through the third quarter, when Spencer hit a 3-pointer and the Maroons made some free throws to extend the lead to 45-34. South Haven pulled within 45-39, but Spencer answered with a three-point play. He then had a steal and layup to push the lead to 50-39 late in the third. Early in the fourth, Spencer hit another 3-pointer and teammate Simon Grotenhuis scored on a fast break to make it 57-42 with 5:52 left, putting the game out of reach.

  • The district final game was played on Friday, February 27, 2026.
  • Holland Christian will play Niles in the regional semifinals on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.

The players

Titus Spencer

A senior guard for Holland Christian who scored a game-high 30 points and became the third player in school history to reach 1,000 career points.

Brad Jansen

The head coach of the Holland Christian basketball team.

Simon Grotenhuis

A player for Holland Christian who scored on a fast break in the fourth quarter.

Jake Holcomb

A player for Holland Christian who scored a dunk late in the game.

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What they’re saying

“He has been that way his whole career. He doesn't shy from the moment. When you have a guy like that who can take over offensively and defensively, he has become a complete player. He makes the right play.”

— Brad Jansen, Head Coach, Holland Christian

“It means a lot. We have been playing together since we were little kids to the big games as seniors just mean the world. I didn't really think I would get to 1,000 points because I have only been on varsity for two-plus years. It is definitely a milestone.”

— Titus Spencer, Senior Guard, Holland Christian

“This is what we have been training for the whole season. We were ready for the moment. We don't shy away from the big lights and we proved that tonight. It was our defense to offense. We had everyone running in transition.”

— Titus Spencer, Senior Guard, Holland Christian

What’s next

Holland Christian will play Niles in the regional semifinals on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at Otsego High School.

The takeaway

Titus Spencer's milestone performance and Holland Christian's district title win showcase the team's resilience, talent, and ability to rise to the occasion in big moments. The Maroons' success this season has been fueled by their strong team chemistry, defensive intensity, and Spencer's leadership as a complete player.