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Jack Tarkowski of Hartland Arrowhead Voted High School on SI Wisconsin's Top Returning Defensive Back of 2025

Tarkowski earned 48% of the vote to outdistance Muskego senior Jake Kardelis, who finished second with 41%

Jeff Hagenau

Jack Tarkowski of Hartland Arrowhead has been voted High School on SI Wisconsin's Top Returning Defensive Back of 2025
Jack Tarkowski of Hartland Arrowhead has been voted High School on SI Wisconsin's Top Returning Defensive Back of 2025 / Jack Tarkowski, Arrowhead High School Athletics

Congratulations to Hartland Arrowhead senior Jack Tarkowski for being voted High School On SI Wisconsin's top returning defensive back of 2025.

In the enthusiastic fan-voted poll (reflecting on the 2024 accomplishments of 15 versatile, athletic defensive backs from throughout the state) Oct. 9-Oct. 16, the Arrowhead standout came out on top.

The All-Classic 8 Conference honorable mention selection helped lead the Warhawks to a share of the league championship, a third-round berth in the WIAA Division 1 playoffs, and a 9-3 overall record.

Tarkowski received 48% of the vote to claim top honors, Muskego senior Jake Kardelis finished second (41%), and Franklin senior Dominick Walters was third (5%) There were 2,800 votes registered in the week-long poll.

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-- Jeff Hagenau | jeffreyhagenau@gmail.com

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JEFF HAGENAU

Jeff Hagenau has been a sports writer in southeast Wisconsin for the past 28 years, covering at the high school, collegiate and professional levels. He graduated from Carroll University with a degree in journalism and has showcased his versatility by reporting on a wide array of sports over the course of his memorable career.

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