Hall of Fame
Michael began his tenure at Orange Lutheran as a freshman in 1993. He enjoyed playing all sports and joined the football, basketball, track, and baseball teams. Michael had never played tackle football prior to high school, but at Orange Lutheran he discovered his passion for the sport which ultimately led to his career choice.Â
As a student-athlete, Michael set many football records which still stand today. He holds the All-Time record with: 148 catches, 2742 yards, 31 touchdowns, and 99 yard touchdown. He was selected to the All Olympic League from 1994-1996, the All-CIF team in 1996, the Orange County Register's All County Team and was selected to play in the Orange County All Star Game. Michael's success on the football field as well as in the classroom opened doors for him to play at the next level. He was offered a Division 1 football scholarship to Texas Christian University, becoming only the 3rd OLu football player to earn such honor.Â
Michael started as a true freshman at wide receiver for Texas Christian University where one of his college highlights was playing in and winning the 1998 Sun Bowl Game vs USC. Michael transferred to the University of Nevada-Reno in his junior year, playing wide receiver for 3 years and completing his B.A.Â
In 2007, Michael married fellow Orange Lutheran alumn and 2013 Hall of Fame inductee, Laura Miklos. Laura played softball at Orange Lutheran and Concordia, Irvine. Laura attended Pepperdine Law School in Malibu and now practices law in Orange. They have two daughters, Chloe and Everleigh and live in their hometown of Orange.Â
