No One Fights Alone: Local Schools Step Up for Coach Mike DeRosa’s Road to Recovery - 27 East

No One Fights Alone: Local Schools Step Up for Coach Mike DeRosa’s Road to Recovery

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Mike DeRosa with his seventh-month-old daughter Mia right after the Bridgehampton varsity basketball team won its Regional Final at Center Moriches High School on March 15.   DREW BUDD

Mike DeRosa with his seventh-month-old daughter Mia right after the Bridgehampton varsity basketball team won its Regional Final at Center Moriches High School on March 15. DREW BUDD

Michael DeRosa's former Baymen jerseys hung up on either side of the dugouts on Wednesday. His white home jersey hung on the home side, his black away jersey on the away dugout.  RON ESPOSITO

Michael DeRosa's former Baymen jerseys hung up on either side of the dugouts on Wednesday. His white home jersey hung on the home side, his black away jersey on the away dugout. RON ESPOSITO

The Bridgehampton/Ross baseball team during the national anthem.   RON ESPOSITO

The Bridgehampton/Ross baseball team during the national anthem. RON ESPOSITO

Christopher DeRosa, the younger brother of Michael DeRosa, threw out the first pitch on Wednesday, along with former Hampton Bays coach Pete Meehan.   RON ESPOSITO

Christopher DeRosa, the younger brother of Michael DeRosa, threw out the first pitch on Wednesday, along with former Hampton Bays coach Pete Meehan. RON ESPOSITO

It was an all-Baymen first pitch on Wednesday, as Christopher DeRosa threw to John Paga and Pete Meehan threw to John Foster.   HEATHER MURRAY

It was an all-Baymen first pitch on Wednesday, as Christopher DeRosa threw to John Paga and Pete Meehan threw to John Foster. HEATHER MURRAY

Hampton Bays senior Nate Donahue sends his three-run home run into orbit in the bottom of the first inning.   RON ESPOSITO

Hampton Bays senior Nate Donahue sends his three-run home run into orbit in the bottom of the first inning. RON ESPOSITO

Nate Donahue is congratulated by Seamus Smith (21) and John Tedesco after this three-run home run.  RON ESPOSITO

Nate Donahue is congratulated by Seamus Smith (21) and John Tedesco after this three-run home run. RON ESPOSITO

The East End community showed up in force on Wednesday to support Michael DeRosa.   RON ESPOSITO

The East End community showed up in force on Wednesday to support Michael DeRosa. RON ESPOSITO

Bridgehampton senior Jaylen Harding follows through on a swing.   RON ESPOSITO

Bridgehampton senior Jaylen Harding follows through on a swing. RON ESPOSITO

The East End community showed up in force on Wednesday to support Michael DeRosa.   RON ESPOSITO

The East End community showed up in force on Wednesday to support Michael DeRosa. RON ESPOSITO

Mike DeRosa's jersey hangs on the home side dugout.   DREW BUDD

Mike DeRosa's jersey hangs on the home side dugout. DREW BUDD

Michael DeRosa's former Baymen jerseys hung up on either side of the dugouts on Wednesday. His white home jersey hung on the home side, his black away jersey on the away dugout.  RON ESPOSITO

Michael DeRosa's former Baymen jerseys hung up on either side of the dugouts on Wednesday. His white home jersey hung on the home side, his black away jersey on the away dugout. RON ESPOSITO

Tyler Fitzgerald was one of three Bees who scored in the top of the seventh inning.  RON ESPOSITO

Tyler Fitzgerald was one of three Bees who scored in the top of the seventh inning. RON ESPOSITO

Seamus Smith's single in the bottom of the seventh tied the game.  RON ESPOSITO

Seamus Smith's single in the bottom of the seventh tied the game. RON ESPOSITO

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Hampton Bays senior Seamus Smith was strong through six innings on Wednesday.  RON ESPOSITO

Hampton Bays senior Seamus Smith was strong through six innings on Wednesday. RON ESPOSITO

Trey Scudder scores the tying run on Wednesday.  RON ESPOSITO

Trey Scudder scores the tying run on Wednesday. RON ESPOSITO

Seamus Smith scores the game-winning run.  RON ESPOSITO

Seamus Smith scores the game-winning run. RON ESPOSITO

Seamus Smith celebrates after scoring the game-winning run on Wednesday.  RON ESPOSITO

Seamus Smith celebrates after scoring the game-winning run on Wednesday. RON ESPOSITO

Seamus Smith looks back a Bridgehampton runner leading off first base.   RON ESPOSITO

Seamus Smith looks back a Bridgehampton runner leading off first base. RON ESPOSITO

Bridgehampton's Tyler Fitzgerald aways a pitch from Seamus Smith.   RON ESPOSITO

Bridgehampton's Tyler Fitzgerald aways a pitch from Seamus Smith. RON ESPOSITO

Tate Foard started on the mound for Bridgehampton/Ross on Wednesday.

Tate Foard started on the mound for Bridgehampton/Ross on Wednesday.

Alexi Kardaras comes up with the ball for the Bees.  RON ESPOSITO

Alexi Kardaras comes up with the ball for the Bees. RON ESPOSITO

Kai Alversa catches a pickoff move.   RON ESPOSITO

Kai Alversa catches a pickoff move. RON ESPOSITO

Bridgehampton's Kai Alversa slaps a tag on a Hampton Bays base runner retreating back to first base.   RON ESPOSITO

Bridgehampton's Kai Alversa slaps a tag on a Hampton Bays base runner retreating back to first base. RON ESPOSITO

Decals the Bridgehampton/Ross and Hampton Bays baseball teams will be wearing on their helmets all season long.   COURTESY ROB PINNEY

Decals the Bridgehampton/Ross and Hampton Bays baseball teams will be wearing on their helmets all season long. COURTESY ROB PINNEY

The Bridgehampton/Ross Killers Bees, left, and Hampton Bays Baymen stand in solidarity in support of Mike DeRosa.  DREW BUDD

The Bridgehampton/Ross Killers Bees, left, and Hampton Bays Baymen stand in solidarity in support of Mike DeRosa. DREW BUDD

Drew Budd on Apr 10, 2025
Thursday, March 27, started out just like any other day for Michael DeRosa. The Bridgehampton athletic director and physical education teacher spent much of that morning going back and forth... more

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