Mike Leads All Long Island in Punting

Even though Mike’s primary position is Wide Receiver, he is leading all of Long Island in Punting yards. Here is the list:

1. Mike Lykos (Hills East)    9    286
2. Brian McGrath (Carey)    8    268
3. Adam Goltche (Great Neck North)   3    66

Mike and the T-Birds Featured in the Half Hollow Hills Newspaper

Mike and some other players on the T-Birds were mentioned in the Half Hollow Hills Newspaper this past week. The article talks about the T-Birds season so far, the Homecoming game, and previews the game versus Newfield.

Here’s a little peek at what Mike said,

“This year’s team has a lot of heart and has great speed and is quick in the skill positions, added senior Mike Lykos.

‘Our ultimate goal this [season] is to make the playoffs…I believe we can achieve this goal…We need to focus on staying as a team and not fighting within ourselves,’ Lykos said.”

To read more of what Mike said and to read the rest of the article click here to go to the Half Hollow Hills Newspaper website, or you can look in your mailboxes if your in the local area!

Smithtown West defeats Hills East in a Muddy Match-Up

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.