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Did you try backing the plywood with a piece of hardwood while drilling? If you can clamp the two together that will work even better.
Also pull the drill out to clear the flutes just before you pierce the far side. Clogged flutes mean you’re really just punching through, rather than cutting.
I'm sorry I didn't clarify this in the original post - the holes do not go all the way through as they are for putting metal crochet rods in.
So you’re getting this tearout on the top?!
That’s kinda nuts, never seen it before.
Make sure your drill is sharp, and consider a brad-point.