Sport: Men’s Tennis
Class: Sophomore
Hometown: Deal, NJ
High School: Hillel Yeshiva
2014 Season Highlights: Has won four singles matches thus far this season…did not lose a game on Mar. 9 in his victory at the third position as Yeshiva downed York (NY), 9-0…earned a 6-1, 6-2 decision at the No. 1 flight in the Maccabees’ 9-0 win over Sarah Lawrence on Mar. 12…was victorious at No. 4 singles and No. 3 doubles on Mar. 19 as Yeshiva blanked Lehman, 9-0.
Career Highlights: Won a team-high 10 matches in singles play as a freshman in 2013, including a 3-0 mark at the No. 2 flight…compiled a 12-3 record in doubles action…garnered Skyline Rookie of the Week distinction on Mar. 18 and Mar. 25.
In The Classroom: Saka is a Business major at Yeshiva. He was named to the Skyline Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll for achieving a 3.30 grade point average during the 2013 Spring semester.
"Charles is a very serious student and athlete. He brings a cerebral approach to everything he does, and is willing to put in the time to be the best he can be. His results speak for itself."
Yeshiva head coach Ira Miller
Previous Spotlights
Sept. 12 - Jorrie Trenkamp, Maritime
Sept. 19 - Brian Wersan, St. Joseph's-L.I.
Sept. 26 - Katherine Henri, Purchase
Oct. 3 - Kirsten Ackerman, Sage
Oct. 10 - Tim Madden, Sage
Oct 17 - Jacquelyn Mancini, Mount Saint Mary
Oct. 24 - Adam Larkin, Farmingdale State
Oct. 31 - Helen Putriment, Sage
Nov. 7 - JoAnna Kettell, Old Westbury
Nov. 21 - Hayley Hobbs, Maritime
Nov. 27 - Bryan Woodhead, Old Westbury
Dec. 5 - Joe Henain, Mount Saint Mary
Dec. 12 - Erin Maloney, Mount Saint Vincent
Dec. 19 - Jess Lindsay, Purchase
Jan. 9 - Christina Merrill, Farmingdale State
Jan. 23 - Kelly Fraser, Mount Saint Vincent
Jan. 31 - Chris Pisciotta, Mount Saint Mary
Feb. 7 - Lauren Becerra, Mount Saint Mary
Feb. 14 - Darryl Charles, St. Joseph's-L.I.
Feb. 21 - Jeff Stopera, Sage
Mar. 7 - Megan Bowman, Sage
Mar. 13 - Edward Bergmann, Farmingdale State