TJC Sophomore Spotlight: Sam Hodges

Published 5:07 pm Sunday, March 29, 2020

With junior college sports canceled, the Tyler Morning Telegraph is profiling Tyler Junior College sophomores. Today’s male spotlight is on Sam Hodges, a member of the Apaches football team.

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Name:  Sam Hodges 

Hometown: Houston  

High School: Klein High School 

Parents names:  Ericka Dupclay 

Brothers/sisters: Mayia Hodges, Samaj’ Hodges   

Sports you play:  Football 

Favorite TJC sports memory: Beating coach Rocco and all of the other WR’s in bowling 

Plans after TJC:  Continue to play football and receive my business degree from Midwestern State University 

Favorite song: Mr. Carter, Lil Wayne 

Favorite food:  seafood 

Favorite TV show:  The Wayan Bros. 

Favorite movie: Any Given sunday  

Who is your favorite teacher? Scot McDonald 

Where do you see yourself in 10 years?  Starting a family and furthering my career on and off the field   

Something about yourself that most people don’t know: I enjoy cooking 

What will you miss most about TJC?  Being with my team 

Statistics: Hodges had eight catches for 94 yards and a TD during the 2019 season