Schedule Breakdown: Birmingham Seaholm
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There seem to be a few official schedules dropping every day, marking a fascinating time during the offseason. Aside from my obvious affiliations with Seaholm, I believe this is a team with rising young talent in addition to a favorable…
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Continue ReadingThere seem to be a few official schedules dropping every day, marking a fascinating time during the offseason. Aside from my obvious affiliations with Seaholm, I believe this is a team with rising young talent in addition to a favorable 2022 schedule. In other words, Seaholm’s schedule is well worth talking about. Now, I’ll list Seaholm’s opponents and break down each matchup.
2022 Schedule
Aug. 25 @ Bloomfield Hills
Sep. 1 vs. U of D Jesuit
Sep. 9 vs. Avondale
Sep.16 vs. Troy Athens
Sep. 23 @ North Farmington
Sep. 30 vs. Troy
Oct. 7 @ Berkley
Oct. 14 @ Farmington
Oct. 21 @ Groves
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Bloomfield Hills
The Maples will begin their 2022 season against a Bloomfield Hills team that went undefeated during the 2021 regular season, winning the OAA Blue. The Blackhawks have a pretty balanced offense, but they also aren’t afraid to air it out, which in turn means potential big days for DE John Jokisch John Jokisch 6'4" | 235 lbs | DL Seaholm | 2023 State MI and DB Kyle Robbins Kyle Robbins 6'2" | 190 lbs | ATH Seaholm | 2024 State MI . They also averaged 33PPG, making them among the most high-powered offenses in the OAA Blue, so this will be a gut check for the Maple defense. CJ Jackson and DJ Lee will be difficult to stop. As for the Blackhawk defense, they were outstanding against OAA Blue opponents in 2021, but they haven’t played a true Veer team like Seaholm in some time.
U of D Jesuit
Here’s a very intriguing non-league matchup, as both of these teams are somewhat mirror images of each other. Like Seaholm, the Cubs have quite a bit of young talent that received varsity playing time in 2021, and they had a somewhat lackluster season. Defensively, the Cubs were decent in 2021 but now return some excellent talent such as Zachary Green Zachary Green 6'2" | 240 lbs | DL Detroit Jesuit | 2025 State MI , who should be majorly improved. Now, U of D isn’t afraid to air it out, so this matchup will be another test for the Seaholm secondary.
Avondale
If I were to attend any Seaholm game, this would be the one. I like how the Yellowjacket offense is shaping out, and I expect this to be a challenge for Seaholm. The Yellowjackets sport a balanced offense with multiple potential breakout stars, including offensive lineman Cameron Washington and Receiver Justin Skyes. Defensively, Avondale has been choppy, though they have young talent that could shape out well. It’s also notable that Seaholm Assistant Ed Couturier served as Avondale’s head coach from 2016 to the 2018 – 2019 season before returning to Seaholm. These two teams also had a legendary JV matchup a few years back.
Troy Athens
I’ll keep this one brief. Last season, the Red Hawks went 4-4, losing their final four matchups. They have some difference-makers on both sides of the ball, but overall I see this one going Seaholm’s way.
North Farmington
These two teams have been going at it for years now, and last year, this was Seaholm’s only victory. Their 2021 matchup was one for the ages, with great plays made on both ends. This matchup could have some significant league implications, and I do not doubt it will be great.
Troy
This matchup is very intriguing. Troy has great talent on both sides, headlined by D1 prospect Darius Whiteside Darius Whiteside 6'1" | 151 lbs | DB Troy | 2023 State MI II. I am concerned with Troy’s defense, as DT Jose Manzanares and De Xavier Newell are set to graduate. This is a game that I could see becoming a shootout.
Berkley
The Bears were a good team last year and finished their season with a heartbreaking overtime loss against Waterford Mott. The scary thing is, Berkley retains much of their talent. I’m especially looking to see how Sunny Kadlitz Sunny Kadlitz 6'0" | 155 lbs | QB Berkley | 2024 State MI has progressed and how he’ll fare against a physical Seaholm defense. More specifically, It will be fun to see John Jokisch John Jokisch 6'4" | 235 lbs | DL Seaholm | 2023 State MI and Brenden Barrett face off against Isaac Dawkins Isaac Dawkins 6'3" | 265 lbs | OL Berkley | 2023 MI and David Rolands. This could be a late-season matchup with some significant playoff implications. Seaholm needs to make sure they are disciplined on all fronts for this one.
Farmington
With the graduation of Jacob Sanders Jacob Sanders 5'8" | 185 lbs | RB Farmington | 2022 MI , this Farmington team will need some players to step up. Dominic Pesci is a big 6’6″ QB that has the potential to have a breakout season. Still, Farmington has some athletes on both sides, and I expect this to be a good game. As long as the Maples can play their style of football, they will have a great shot at this one.
Groves
This is the big one. Seaholm vs. Groves is one of Michigan’s best rivalry matchups and is always considered for Game of the Week. It was odd how both teams had uncharacteristically bad seasons last season, but this coming season, I feel this will be a win-or-go-home matchup. Groves has one of the best corners in the state in Zach Rogers, who will likely play a minimized role against Seaholm’s Veer. The more likely difference makers will be in the trenches. Can Seaholm’s offensive line outmuscle the Groves defensive line? In addition, this is undoubtedly a career-defining game for both teams leaders and captains, such as Granden Kinnie Granden Kinnie 6'1" | 220 lbs | RB Seaholm | 2024 State MI and Colton Kinnie Colton Kinnie 6'2" | 225 lbs | QB Seaholm | 2024 State MI .