MARK TIKHONOV

 Mount Baker – Senior – #24

5’10” 166 lbs – RB/S

33 carries – 164 yards – 1 touchdown

1 reception – 15 yards

27 solo tackles – 31 assisted tackles – 11 pass deflections – 6 interceptions for 150 yards and 2 touchdowns – 1.5 tackles for loss – 1 forced fumble – 0.5 sack

6 kickoff returns – 133 yards

5 punt returns – 67 yards

Coming into the 2019 season, it was known that he was one of a handful of seniors that the Mountaineers would lean upon. The amount was likely unknown. Tikhonov’s value was immense, as the senior proved to statistically be the top defensive back in Whatcom County, leading in pass deflections, interceptions, interception return yardage and defensive touchdowns. He was also huge in the kicking game, and a backup running back. He was also the emergency quarterback. He was named All-Conference 1st Team at defensive back, as well as All-State 2nd Team at defensive back.