BACK-TO-BACK! Birmingham Seaholm Captures Second Straight Division 2 Boys Tennis State Championship

The Maples dominate the final standings with 35 points and five flight championships at the Midland Tennis Center.

MIDLAND, Mich. — October 26, 2026 — Birmingham Seaholm has done it again.

The Maples captured their second consecutive MHSAA Division 2 boys tennis state championship Saturday, October 24, at the Midland Tennis Center, completing another impressive postseason run.

Seaholm finished with 35 points, comfortably ahead of Midland Dow’s 25 and Grand Rapids Forest Hills Northern’s 24.

The championship reinforces Seaholm’s position among Michigan’s premier boys tennis programs.

And the Maples didn’t rely on just one standout performance.

They delivered across the lineup.

Five Flight Championships Power Seaholm

Seaholm captured five individual flight titles during the two-day state tournament.

At No. 1 doubles, senior Kalil Wahab and freshman Hunter Helfman defeated Byron Center’s Brayden and Brody Slot 7–6 (7–1), 6–4.

The victory gave Seaholm a championship at the tournament’s highest doubles flight.

The Maples also claimed the No. 2 doubles title, with Arhen Gupta and Kyle Car defeating Midland Dow’s Ethan Clark and Jashwanth Thamminana in three sets, 4–6, 6–2, 7–5.

At No. 4 doubles, Deven Badhwar and Ryan McArdle defeated Byron Center’s Colten King and Jonah Wiechertjes 6–0, 6–3.

Seaholm’s success extended into singles competition.

Freshman Luke Janz captured the No. 4 singles championship with a 6–4, 7–5 victory over Forest Hills Northern’s Jayden Qi.

Charlie Griffith added the No. 3 singles title, defeating Midland Dow’s Raymond Chai 6–2, 5–7, 6–2.

Five champions across singles and doubles provided the foundation for Seaholm’s team title.

A Championship Built on Depth

Seaholm entered the final stages of the tournament facing serious competition from Forest Hills Northern and Midland Dow.

The Maples held a narrow lead heading into the flight semifinals.

But as the championship matches unfolded, Seaholm separated itself from the field.

The Maples’ ability to produce points throughout the lineup ultimately made the difference.

While individual champions receive much of the attention, team championships require contributions from every position.

Seaholm demonstrated that balance throughout the tournament.

The Challenge of Repeating

Winning a state championship is difficult.

Winning another one with the rest of the division targeting the defending champion presents an entirely different challenge.

Seaholm entered the 2026 season with expectations already established.

Opponents knew the Maples were capable of competing for another title.

That made Saturday’s performance particularly impressive.

Rather than allowing the pressure to derail their championship pursuit, the Maples delivered another decisive result.

DVS Analysis: Seaholm Is Setting the Standard

Back-to-back state championships don’t happen by accident.

They require player development, consistency, coaching and the ability to perform when the stakes are highest.

Seaholm displayed all four.

What stands out most is the program’s depth.

The Maples won championships with seniors and freshmen, showing that their success isn’t limited to one graduating class.

That balance suggests Seaholm has built something sustainable.

For Metro Detroit high school athletics, this is a championship accomplishment worth celebrating.

The Maples didn’t just defend their title.

They reinforced their place among the state’s best.

Two seasons. Two state championships. Birmingham Seaholm is back on top.

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