The leaves have fallen and the fall sports have all wrapped up. With titles gained and hearts put to the test, Seaholm fall sports have ended on a high positive note.
Today though, is a big day for the lowdown, as it is the first ever Larry’s High Five awards. In addition, I will be handing out words of encouragement to the athletes of Seaholm.
MVP of fall sports goes to the Wilberding triplets. The girls cross country team ended strong and the team has the Wilberding triplets, who have been described as “unreal”, to thank for it. Making it to states sent a shockwave through the district, showing that there are four more years that Seaholm’s XC team has to be reckoned with. To the Wilberding triplets, a high five is well deserved.
LVP is a steal by Miguel Cabrera, who cared more about making it to the bars than the playoffs. You sir are going to be left hanging.
The most improved award goes to the football team. After an embarrassing 0-6 start, the football team completely turned the year around with a three game winning streak and to cap it off, beat Groves.
Promise is a word to describe for next year, seniors going on to college are confident in a great team for next year. Not a season comparable to that of the Lions, but rather a season with pride.
A quote of encouragement for the football team: as Dan Birdwell said, “You have to play this game like somebody just hit your mother with a two-by-four.” That’s exactly what you did, Seaholm.
Boy’s Water Polo ended like a fish without water, after losing to Troy high school in a rematch of the season opener. This comes with great disappointment. After all, Michael Phelps, I mean James Held, predicted them to make it through the playoffs as the underdogs. Although the year is over, the future is positive for youth filled squad.
The Girls golf team deserves a golf clap and a round of high fives as they finished third at states and win the award for most consistent team. Essence Biggs is an extremely talented golfer, as well as a sophomore who shows promise in future seasons.
Seaholm girl’s golf had a great year following up their state championships, a podium at states and one of the top players in the state. The only suggestion I have for the team is, “it’s all in the hips.”
The Girls swim team has not gone off the deep end. In fact, they have sent 11 swimmers to the states. The team trains nearly every day and it showed with their results. May I also point out sporting the scent of chlorine as a perfume is yet another one of their appeals. A great team followed by a great season. Well done girls. You earned the Lowdown’s best team of the fall.
My quote for the team for the future is reference to Bruce Lee. “If you want to learn to swim, jump into the water. On dry land no frame of mind is ever going to help you.”
This concludes the fall review and awards. Congratulations to all the teams and their accomplishments. As the winter sports approach us quickly now, may Seaholm write another page in high school sports history
