Sandwich coach Jason VanPelt plans to do some digging in the coming weeks to check where Nick Michalek stands among program rushing records.

He’s certainly moving on up.

Michalek had one of his best nights, all-around, last Friday in a 42-12 loss to Richmond-Burton.

The Sandwich senior rushed for 255 yards on 29 carries with an 80-yard touchdown run. He returned a kickoff 85 yards for a TD.

On top of that, Michalek defensively made nine tackles and forced two fumbles.

“He was incredible,” VanPelt said. “One of the better performances that I have seen from a Sandwich football player in the last 20 years. Especially against a team like that.”

All in the night’s work for a third-year varsity player that is not interested in the spotlight. Michalek quickly turns the focus back to team s

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