MARK TIKHONOV

 Mount Baker – Junior – #22

5’10” 161 lbs – RB/LB

7 carries – 23 yards

84 tackles (19 solo) – 6 tackles for loss – 4 passes broken up – 4 interceptions – 1 sack – 1 fumble recovery

9 kick returns – 97 yards

A steady improvement all season, and turned into one of the best Mountaineer defenders by the end of the season. He could get more carries next season, but I think his main focus will be on defense. He plays much bigger than his size. A great tackler, and can stop the run equally as well as he defends the pass. Should team with Waylon Kentner and Jason Lee next season to lead the defense for the red and black attack.