It was good news and bad news for Mike this week as the T-Birds lost their season opener 35 -8 against the Smithtown West Bulls. The down pour of rain forced the T-Birds to change their gameplan to a more run friendly offense. Therefore Mike played every down, but only received the ball once. However, Mike made the most of his one carry and took the ball down the sideline for a 55 yard touchdown! It was Hills East only score of the game.
Mike also made his defense start at Free Safety. He also showed his versilitly by starting Kick Returns and Punt Returns. And do to the punter having a soccer game on the same night as the friday night lights match-up, Mike was also called upon to be the starting Punter!! Yes, he CAN do it all!! 
Despite losing the game, Mike received some good news this Sunday morning. Newsday named Mike as one of Suffolk County’s Division II Key Players!! Congratulations!!
On Saturday the T-Birds have their home opener against the Bellport Clippers. Good Luck Mike!! 
UPDATE: click here for the Times of Smithtown’s article about the game. Mike is mentioned towards the bottom.
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