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Overlooked Batavia QB Michael Vander Luitgaren throws 5 TDs in a statement win against Maine South

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The area has been loaded with multiple nationally ranked quarterbacks over the past two seasons. Jonas Williams, Trae Taylor and Johnny O’Brien garnered headlines last season. This preseason has been all about Montini’s Israel Abrams, Hersey’s Jake Nawrot and Maine South’s Jameson Purcell. There was a kid in Batavia reading all of that hype and wondering where his name was. The Bulldogs have built their football program with a community, not star power, and maybe that is one of the reasons senior Michael Vander Luitgaren slipped under the radar the past few weeks. “I’m coming into the season with a big chip on my shoulder,” Vander Luitgaren said. “Not trying to diss on the other guys. They are amazing players. But I got disrespected a little bit. Today I showed why I should be considered a top quarterback in the state.” The Wyoming recruit was sensational on Friday in Batavia, leading the No. 8 Bulldogs to a 49-35 win against No. 11 Maine South and Purcell. Vander Luitgaren was 28 of 3

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