From the Sidelines: Grace Community’s Kenley Kizer

Published 9:45 pm Saturday, April 11, 2020

Grace Community's Kenley Kizer.

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 Grace Community’s Kenley Kizer.

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Name: Kenley Kizer

School: Grace Community School



Parents names: Ben and Kathy Kizer

Brothers/sisters: Blake Kizer

Sports you play: Tennis and basketball

Favorite high school sports memory: All the friendships I have made over time.

Plans after high school: Plan to attend college and travel more.

If college, what schools are you considering, and what do you plan to major in? Not quite sure where I will attend yet, but I plan on studying pre-pharmacy.

Favorite song: Nothing But You by Oh Wonder

Favorite food: Steak

Favorite TV show: Criminal Minds

Who are your role models? My parents

Which coaches have had the most influence on you? Why? My basketball coach had the most influence on me because he always pushed me to be my best. He knew what I was capable of and wanted me to accomplish my goals.

Who is your favorite teacher? All of them because they all have taught me a lot about different things.

Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Out of college working in a pharmacy maybe with a kid.

What will you miss most about high school sports? The people I have met along the way.