The Bakersfield Californian

Top boys tennis players recognized; Centennial’s Yackovich named POY

BRETT YACKOVICH CENTENNIAL, SENIOR

Golden Hawks’ No. 1 player went 32-3 overall, which included 13-1 in singles and 19-2 in doubles. Only singles loss came to defending section champion Vraj Patel from Clovis East in his opening singles and doubles matches of the year. Followed with 32 straight victories. Teamed with Max Geissel to reach the Central Section doubles finals.

TOP PLAYERS THROUGH THE YEARS

2022 Brett Yackovich, Centennial 2021 Brett Yackovich, Centennial 2020 None selected (COVID-19) 2019 Erik Buetow, Bakersfield Christian 2018 Erik Buetow, Bakersfield Christian 2017 Brandon Park, Stockdale

2016 Dylan Simonsen, Garces

2015 Kaleb Johnson, East

2014 Kaleb Johnson, East

2013 Samuel Ramirez, East

2012 D.J. Johnson, East

2011 D.J. Johnson, East

2010 D.J. Johnson, East

2009 Jeremy Quiroz, Stockdale 2008 Jeremy Quiroz, Stockdale 2007 Alex Nichols, Bakersfield Christian 2006 Aaron Cooke, Bakersfield Christian 2005 Paul Wetterholm, Ridgeview 2004 Neil Gehlawat, Stockdale 2003 Neil Gehlawat, Stockdale

2002 Joel Wetterholm, Ridgeview

2001 Tim Lynott, Stockdale

2000 Ryan Haymond, Centennial

1999 Ryan Haymond, Centennial

1998 Ryan Haymond, Centennial

1997 Mark Windes, Centennial

1996 Tony Congdon, Centennial

1995 Pol Mendoza, West

1994 Mark Windes, Garces

1993 Nick Herndon, Foothill and Wil Sanchez, Garces 1992 Pablo Stuardo, Wasco and Nick Herndon, Foothill 1991 Kevin Haymond, Bakersfield

1990 Steve Noel, Bakersfield

1989 Steve Noel, Bakersfield

1988 Joe Vidaurreta, Garces

1987 Mike Noel, Bakersfield

1986 Joe Vidaurreta, Garces and Mike Noel, Bakersfield 1985 Scott Robertson, Garces and Mike Noel, Bakersfield 1984 Scott Robertson, Garces

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