Going into the game as 22 point underdogs, the Seaholm football team shocked the city of West Bloomfield by defeating the Lakers 13-7 this past Friday.
Seaholm dominated the first half with two touchdowns. The first touchdown was a quarterback keeper by senior Jack Quigley, and the second was a pass from Quigley to junior wide receiver Shawn Conway. The Maples were able force a timely turnover at their own goal line. Other than that drive by West Bloomfield, Seaholm contained their offense leading at halftime 13-0.
The key play in the first half was when Seaholm faced a fourth down around midfield. An execution of a fake punt pass to senior wide receiver Tommy McCardle gave Seaholm a big first down and led to a touchdown and halftime lead.
The second half began to look similar to the Rochester game. Most of Seaholm’s offense came on their opening possession, but were unable to capitalize, missing a field goal. After this possession, Seaholm mainly ran the ball to juice the clock. West Bloomfield turned the game into a nail-biter, scoring a touchdown to make it 13-7. After West Bloomfield’s touchdown, Seaholm’s defense did a great job of stopping them late in the fourth quarter. An interception by senior cornerback Jimmy Feiten on the final play sealed a 13-7 Seaholm win.
Seaholm’s win ruined West Bloomfield’s homecoming and their chances at making the playoffs.
Feiten ran straight to the sidelines after he intercepted the final hail mary. He was ready to start celebrating with his teammates after clinching Seaholm’s second straight win.
“After I intercepted the ball in the end zone, we all went crazy and celebrated a great win,” said Feiten.
Quigley is honored to know that his senior class will be leaving a legacy that is putting the Seaholm program in the right direction.
“Fahr talking about the senior legacy we’ll have is an honor,” said Quigley. “Beating a team like West Bloomfield will put us on the map.”
With back to back wins, senior wide receiver Keith Otterbein is confident the team will end the season on a good note against arch rival Groves.
“Hopefully we can carry the momentum into Groves and finish the season the right way,” said Otterbein.
Quigley expects a win from the red hot Maples, and hopes to lead his team in his final game as the Seaholm quarterback.
“I am definitely expecting to win,” said Quigley. “We think we are the better team.”
The Seaholm football team won their first game of the season in dramatic overtime fashion by defeating Rochester 20-17 on Friday, October 9.
Rochester jumped out to a quick 7-0 lead in the first quarter on a long touchdown pass. After that play, Seaholm and dominated the rest of the first half. Sophomore kicker Sterling Johnson blocked two punts, Seaholm recovered an onside kick, and the defense outmatched Rochester’s offense. Touchdowns by senior quarterback Jack Quigley and senior wide receiver Keith Otterbein gave the Maples a 14-7 lead at halftime.
The second half was a defensive struggle. The only points scored in the half were on a Rochester touchdown to tie up at the game 14-14 in the fourth quarter. With time running out, Rochester attempted a game winning field goal, but it was tipped by a Seaholm defender and fell short.
The missed field goal set up a college-style overtime, but each team started on the ten yard line instead of the 20 yard line used for college football. Seaholm came up with a defensive stand holding Rochester to three points. On Seaholm’s first offensive play, Quigley scored on a ten yard quarterback keeper that started the celebration.
The defining point in the game was when Seaholm held Rochester to a field goal on the first possession of overtime. This set up Quigley’s touchdown seconds after the defensive stand.
It was pandemonium as the entire football team rushed the field, celebrating a well deserved victory.
Quigley knew the right play call was key in order to get the touchdown they needed to win the game. The play was executed to perfection.
“Fahr called 25 power and I just ran behind Gibbs,” said Quigley.
Seaholm head football coach Chris Fahr was very proud of Seaholm’s satisfying result. Fahr knew all the hard work put in this season would pay off against Rochester.
“I am very happy for the seniors and everyone on the football team,” said Fahr. “To see the smiles was awesome.”
Senior wide receiver Keith Otterbein has made a huge impact ever since he came back from his injury against Country Day. He feels that the team is starting to head in the right direction.
“It feels good to know that I made a difference,” said Otterbein. “The team really came together and I’m glad I was a part of it.”
Fahr believes the team gives its all no matter what the result of the game is. This could be crucial as Seaholm’s schedule at the end of the season gets lighter.
“The team gives everything every day and they will always do the best they can,” said Fahr. “Winning won’t change our mentality.”
