A quick look at the 5 Undefeated D2 Programs through 6 weeks
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We’re through 6 weeks of football, and only 3 remain in the regular season. As of today, we have only 5 Division 2 programs that stand undefeated. Seaholm, Dexter, Livonia Franklin, Forest Hills Central, and Port Huron Northern. This article…
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Continue ReadingWe’re through 6 weeks of football, and only 3 remain in the regular season. As of today, we have only 5 Division 2 programs that stand undefeated. Seaholm, Dexter, Livonia Franklin, Forest Hills Central, and Port Huron Northern. This article will quickly outline these five programs, and discuss their success this season.
(Listed by current Playoff Points on MHSAA.com)
Seaholm
Having one of the best turnarounds in the state, Seaholm has gone from a 1-8 2021 season to 6-0 so far this season. Their secret: LOTS of returning talent. This team is made up of a ton of Juniors and Sophomores, with a mostly senior-led O and D line. Colton Kinnie Colton Kinnie 6'2" | 225 lbs | QB Seaholm | 2024 State MI is an amazing Veer QB, while every ballcarrier Seaholm has looks like they were born for the Veer offense. This team is playing as one, and they’re having a ton of fun. I’m not ready to say they’d beat a Mona Shores, Dexter, or De La Salle just yet, but I’d definitely put them at the top of that next tier. This is a top-5 team in D2. I’m proud of what Coach DeWald has been able to build since I graduated from Seaholm in 2019.
Dexter
Reeves Taylor Reeves Taylor 6'3" | 185 lbs | QB Dexter | 2023 MI and Cole Cabana Cole Cabana 6'0" | 185 lbs | RB Dexter | 2023 State MI . Need I say more?
This team is stacked with talent, but they do have a small strength of schedule issue. Their wins are against teams with a combined 13-20 record, but they’re set to play an amazing Saline team on October 14th. Still, I by no means think this team is a fraud. This team is legit, and as long as Cole Cabana Cole Cabana 6'0" | 185 lbs | RB Dexter | 2023 State MI is playing, they have a great shot against any team in the state.
Livonia Franklin
This is a great KLAA team that I am generally unfamiliar with.
They seem to have great talent up and down the board and have a few great wins against Dearborn, Canton, and Stevenson. You can almost guarantee a loss against Belleville, and that’s absolutely no offense to Franklin. This is going to be a playoff team that can make a run like they have in years past. A dominant run game and special teams unit turns the tide for them.
Forest Hills Central
FHC has been on a tear, and they’re set to win the OK-White with 3 remaining games that I expect them to win. The Rangers have some awesome talent like Ty Hudkins Ty Hudkins 6'0" | 190 lbs | DB Forest Hills Central | 2024 State MI , who, in my opinion, is one of the best DBs in the state. Raymond Cargill Raymond Cargill 5'9" | 210 lbs | RB Forest Hills Central | 2023 MI is a dominant linebacker, while JT Hartman JT Hartman 5'9" | 190 lbs | RB Forest Hills Central | 2024 State MI is a proven back who balled out last season as a sophomore. This is a balanced team that has played a good strength of schedule. Also, don’t forget they beat Mona Shores last season.
Port Huron Northern
This is a good team, but I would unfortunately rank them at the bottom of the undefeated. The strength of schedule just isn’t there, as they’ve only faced 1 team with a winning record thus far. Don’t get me wrong; they’ll likely win the MAC Blue and still have a GREAT shot to make a playoff run; plus, the talent is 100% there.