Tim Tanner excels as Sylmar's three-sport standout this season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 11:15 AM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Tim Tanner Jr., a standout from Sylmar High, is making a name for himself in multiple sports this season. As a quarterback, he passed for 2,343 yards and 31 touchdowns last year, while also averaging 20 points as a shooting guard in basketball. After recovering from a collarbone injury, Tanner contributed significantly to the basketball team's success. Looking ahead, he aims to return to baseball as a pitcher, having played the sport since childhood. His approach to balance his athletic commitments with academics is driven by the maturity he has developed through adversity, and he has been appointed captain of the football team.
- •Tim Tanner Jr. is a quarterback, shooting guard, and aspiring pitcher.
- •He passed for 2,343 yards and 31 touchdowns last season.
- •Tanner averaged 20 points in basketball, helping lead his team to success.
- •He aims to join the baseball team after focusing on football and basketball.
- •Tanner has shown maturity by overcoming past academic challenges.
- 11:15 AMYahoo Sports — Sylmar's Tim Tanner is passionate about being a three-sport standout this season
"Tim Tanner is standout quarterback, shooting guard and wants to pitch in the spring for the Spartans.
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