From the Sidelines: Whitehouse’s Maddy Sparks

Published 10:30 pm Thursday, April 9, 2020

With spring sports currently suspended, the Tyler Morning Telegraph wants to profile East Texas seniors in those sports in a feature called “From the Sidelines”. If you’re an East Texas senior who competes in a spring sport and would like to be featured, fill out the following questionnaire and send it to sports@tylerpaper.com, along with a photo. Today’s featured female athlete is Whitehouse’s Maddy Sparks.

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Name: Maddy Sparks

School: Whitehouse High School

Parents names: Jeff and Jennifer Sparks

Brothers/sisters: Emma Sparks

Sports you play: Soccer

Favorite high school sports memory: Spending time bonding with my teammates on the overnight tournament trips.

Plans after high school: I am planning to go to TJC for the first year to finish my basics, then I plan on going to a four-year college to finish my degree.

What schools are you considering and what do you plan to major in? I am considering SFA or Oklahoma State University to major in interior design.

Favorite song: “Say” by RaeLynn

Favorite food: Chicken and avocado

Favorite TV show: All American

Favorite movie: Anything scary!

Who are your role models: Coach Knight (my soccer coach at Whitehouse HS)

Which coaches have had the most influence on you? Why? Coach Knight. She knew my strengths and pushed me to succeed. She also made me a better person and teammate by showing me that anything is possible if you put your mind to it.

Who is your favorite teacher: Ms. Twedt, my Ag teacher!

Where do you see yourself in 10 years: I hope to instill the passion of the game into younger players. I am hoping to coach younger kids and help them learn the game of soccer. And of course, working as an interior designer!

Something about yourself that most people don’t know: I am adopted.

What will you miss the most about high school sports? My teammates most of all and all of the fun overnight trips. I will miss the funny inside jokes we had together. Most of all, I will miss celebrating the wins against the hard teams.