From the Sidelines: Mineola’s Montrell Williams

Published 4:24 pm Tuesday, April 14, 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 Mineola’s Montrell Williams.

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Name: Montrell Williams

School: Mineola High School

Parents names: Clifton and Sheretta Williams

Brothers/sisters: Deandre, Adrian, Shacory and Tamyra Williams

Sports you play: Football, track and soccer

Favorite high school sports memory: Scoring my last touchdown

Plans after high school: Go to college at Tyler Junior College for two years and transfer to a university to major in physical education

Favorite song: Can You Stand the Rain by New Edition

Favorite food: Spaghetti

Favorite TV show: Friday Night Tykes

Favorite movie: The Lion King

Who are your role models? My parents

Which coaches have had the most influence on you? Why? Coach Ragle because he believes in me and pushes me to be the best person I can be every day. He tested my mental and physical strength every day.

Who is your favorite teacher? Mrs. Clark

Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Coaching high school football

Something about yourself that most people don’t know: I like to hunt.

What will you miss most about high school sports? Hearing the band playing and fans cheering on Friday nights. I will miss my coaches and teammates.