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6 Days Until the State Girls Soccer Announcement
Gatorade 2025 - 2026: Player of the Year

Boys Soccer - Nebraska

Gatorade Player of the year

Dylan Holden

Forward
OMAHA SOUTH HS
OMAHA, NEBRASKA
SENIOR
Height: 5-FOOT-9
Press Release

Peak Performance

19

Goals

9

Assists
“Holden has an uncanny ability to get a shot off from anywhere within 25-30 yards out and has a legitimate chance to make it. Dylan always made his presence felt and probably does not get enough attention for his competitive drive, which made him an effective defender as well. His desire to do anything to help his team succeed was always an admirable and enviable trait.”
Tom Hoover
Head Coach - Creighton Preparatory School

Athletic Excellence

The 5-foot-9, 145-pound senior forward led the Packers (14-6) to the Class A state championship game this past season. Holden was the second-leading scorer in Class A with 19 goals and he passed for nine assists. He was named the Lincoln Journal Star Super-State Team captain as well as the Omaha World Herald All-Nebraska Team captain.

Academic Achievement

Holden has maintained a 3.13 weighted GPA in the classroom. He has signed a written letter of athletic aid to play soccer at Northeast Community College this fall. 

Exemplary Character

Holden has volunteered locally at Jefferson Elementary School, serving as a teaching assistant for second-grade students in addition to offering soccer lessons to kids in the South Omaha community. He has also donated his time to multiple community service initiatives through his church youth group.