From the Sidelines: Tyler Lee’s Seth Leon

Published 10:45 pm Friday, April 10, 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 male athlete is Tyler Lee’s Seth Leon.

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Name: Seth Leon

School: Robert E. Lee High School

Parents names: Ernesto and Christine Leon

Brothers/sisters: Jayme Leon (older sister)

Sports you play: Football and track

Favorite high school sports memory: Making playoffs for the first time in 5 years my senior football season

Plans after high school: Continue playing football and pursue a degree.

If college, what schools are you considering, and what do you plan to major in? I have committed and signed to play football at Wayland Baptist University where I will major in business marketing.

Favorite song: I Wish Grandpas Never Died by Riley Green

Favorite food: Street tacos from Don Juan’s

Favorite TV show: All American

Favorite movie: The Blind Side

Who are your role models? Jesus Christ and my father

Which coaches have had the most influence on you? Why? Coach Kurt Traylor was one of the biggest influences as a coach because he made it more personal and did a lot of things for me off the field. He taught me how to work hard and the importance behind helping other people.

Who is your favorite teacher? My favorite teacher is Mrs. Chandler. I was able to have her multiple years of high school and she got to see me grow into the young man I am today. She’s been there for me through it all.

Where do you see yourself in 10 years? In 10 years from now, I see myself established in my marketing career, hopefully married at this time and preparing to start a family.

Something about yourself that most people don’t know: Although I’m mainly known for my love of sports and my sense of humor, most people aren’t aware of my love for music in general. I’m not particularly talented in this area, which is why I stick to football but I truly enjoy listening to music of all genres and I have a true appreciation for a good voice.

What will you miss most about high school sports? The thing I’ll miss the most about high school football that I know I won’t get out of college is that when I suit up for games, practices and workouts, it will no longer be with the boys I have grown up with my whole life. Although, I do look forward to the new friendships and brotherhood I will form in college, it probably won’t be the same as the bonds I had with my brothers at Lee.