Birmingham Groves Edged Birmingham Seaholm 14-13
Birmingham Groves secured a victory following a late go-ahead touchdown by Jeremiah Whitley.
Updated on Sept. 19, 2026 in Football
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Birmingham Groves defeated Birmingham Seaholm 14-13 on September 18, 2026. A fourth-quarter touchdown from Jeremiah Whitley provided the winning margin as Groves improved to a 3-1 record.
Why it matters
The narrow victory marks a significant shift in seasonal momentum for both teams. Groves held their opponent scoreless in the second half to secure the win.
Jeremiah Whitley led the winning effort with 123 rushing yards and two touchdowns. Meanwhile, Ben Swisher recorded 111 rushing yards for Seaholm, and Nick Holcomb anchored the defense with 10 tackles.
The players
Jeremiah Whitley
He is a running back for Birmingham Groves who scored two touchdowns in the victory.
Ben Swisher
He is a standout player for Birmingham Seaholm who finished the game with 111 rushing yards.
Ayrton Zeile
He serves as the quarterback for Birmingham Groves and completed four of 11 passes.
Nick Holcomb
He is a defensive player for Birmingham Groves who recorded 10 tackles during the contest.
The details
Jeremiah Whitley scored the decisive touchdown with 6:45 remaining in the fourth quarter. Birmingham Groves clinched the victory after a successful defensive stand on a fourth-and-11 play at the 38-yard line.
Timeline
September 18, 2026: Birmingham Groves defeated Birmingham Seaholm.
September 25, 2026: Birmingham Groves will host Harper Woods.
September 25, 2026: Birmingham Seaholm will travel to face Oak Park.
Season Trajectory
This outcome significantly alters the regional playoff outlook by pushing Birmingham Groves to a 3-1 record while dropping Birmingham Seaholm to .500. The result forces both programs to recalibrate their divisional goals as the mid-season point approaches.
The victory improves Birmingham Groves to 3-1, positioning them for a higher seed in upcoming divisional play. Conversely, Seaholm drops to 2-2, making their upcoming road game against Oak Park critical for maintaining a competitive standing.
The takeaway
Maintaining defensive intensity during the second half proved to be the winning formula for Birmingham Groves. Consistency in late-game execution remains the most vital factor for teams in this competitive division.
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