Seaholm Stuns Groves With 22-15 Win During Crosstown Rivalry Game

Friday was a tough night to be a Groves football fan, after inter-city rival Seaholm (literally) rained on the Falcons' homecoming celebrations. 

In a stunning, come-from-behind victory, Seaholm defeated Groves 22-15 during Birmingham's annual crosstown rivalry game.

Seaholm's win was revenge for last year's loss to Groves, when the Falcons defeated the Maples 21-3.

Groves started the game on top, entering the third quarter 15-0. However, the third quarter was Seaholm's quarter, during which the Maples scored two touchdowns to come within one point of the Falcons, bringing the score to 15-14.

Then, it was the fourth quarter. With a little less than three minutes left in the game, Groves brought the ball within one yard of the endzone, however Seaholm's Dan Simon picked up a fumble and ran the ball 99 yards for a Maple touchdown. After Jake Martin caught a two-point conversion, Seaholm brought the score to 22-15 and it stayed the way for the rest of the game.

The loss was especially bittersweet for Groves, which celebrated its homecoming Friday. The freshman class ended up taking home the Spirit Week trophy, with the senior class coming in second place.

On Birmingham Patch, however, it was Seaholm who took home the award for the most school spirit. In response to Patch's challenge to see which Birmingham high school could upload more pictures or videos showing off Falcon or Maple pride, Seaholm uploaded more than 80 photos and videos!

Congrats everyone! And don't forget: you can always show off your school spirit by uploading photos and videos to Birmingham Patch's Pics & Clips Gallery.

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