We started with 12 nominees for BLITZ Boys Tennis Player of the Year, and that has now been shrunken to 4 up for the honors. Here are the finalists.

WHAT’S NEXT? Our internal (NOT public) voting panel will vote Heisman-style to determine the Player of the Year.

MARCUS BERNINGER – Jefferson JR

#1 Singles
17-1; Region 8-AAA POY

LAKEN FERRELL – Lumpkin JR

#1 Singles
12-4

ANDREW RABERN – Habersham JR

#1 Doubles/#2 Singles/#3 Singles)
11-5 (most points on team)

BEN SMITH – Stephens SR

#1 Singles
10-4; 1^st Team All-Region