Michael Bates

MVHS📚class of 2026 | 6’0 175 | OLB/SS Track Athlete TJ PR- 43-5

[Michael Bates @mike_batess]

from being injured last year and during the off season blessed to be named 2nd team all purpose. https://t.co/rVnF8QB4Mk @MrCoachHolland @MVMajorFootball @IamCoachMac_MV

[Michael Bates @mike_batess]

indoor 2026 recap ending the season with a 43’5 pr ranked
2nd in district
2nd in region
10th in state class 6A
@yea_jonesy

[Michael Bates @mike_batess]

season opening pr(42’0) district and regional qual on the season @yea_jonesy

[Demontrez “Trez” Bannister @TrezBannister2_]

After an conversation with @CoachGutierrez2 I am blessed to receive my first offer from WIDENER UNIVERSITY #keephunting #agtg @MrCoachHolland @MVMajorFootball @IsaiahTaylor_1 @IamCoachMac_MV

[Kofi @Kofimartinn7]

After a conversation with @CoachGutierrez2 I am blessed to receive an offer from Widener University
@MVMajorFootball @MrCoachHolland @coach_benavides @Coachdomo_MVfB @CoachMeneghini

[Mt. Vernon Football @MVMajorFootball]

Class of 2026 Recruiting Spotlight: Michael Bates
@mike_batess
Position: OLB
5'11" 170lbs
40 yard dash 4.74
🏆2nd team all district Defensive All Purpose
📽️https://t.co/aWKfNG5i5A
Came on strong at the end of the season played his best against the best competition

[Michael Bates @mike_batess]

@NextUpProspect @mosesk225 @Uorangemen2 https://t.co/f3LIKoAZEf

[Michael Bates @mike_batess]

@CoachJackson7 https://t.co/f3LIKoBxtN

[Michael Bates @mike_batess]

@Coach_ZWilk https://t.co/f3LIKoBxtN

[Jordan Figueroa @J0rdanFigueroa]

Mid szn 5 game highlights
49 carries
avg 5+ a carry
4 TD
438 yards through 5 games (2 games pulled at half)
@coach_benavides @IsaiahTaylor_1
@MrCoachHolland
link and video below👇

https://t.co/23jWOOByK6

[Mt. Vernon Football @MVMajorFootball]

Gameday tomorrow at Hayfield Secondary be there🛣️🏈

[Mt. Vernon Football @MVMajorFootball]

Major play of the game in our 2nd scrimmage vs Herndon Mike Bates with the Sack Bennett Hardy with the recovery 🛣💪🏽. Regular season opens Thursday 7pm at Hayfield 🏈

[Mt. Vernon Football @MVMajorFootball]

It's been a nice break but we are back to work this week‼️

[Mark Del Cukut @Mark_V_DelCukut]

Had a great time winning MVP of LBs @youareathlete @CoachKB18
Thanks @MVMajorFootball @reggiestarr47

[Michael Bates @mike_batess]

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[Keivon Bellfield @yvngtiggy]

it was a cool lil game got my mojo back now time to add to the flame🔥🔥

[chris marin @Xrismarin]

https://t.co/YDYsBvx06R hudl film half way mark

[Michael Bates @mike_batess]

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[Michael Bates @mike_batess]

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[Michael Bates @mike_batess]

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