From the Sidelines: Tyler Lee’s Sydney McConnell

Published 10:15 pm Wednesday, April 15, 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 Tyler Lee’s Sydney McConnell.

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Name: Sydney McConnell

School: Robert E. Lee High School

Parents Names: Chad and Tracie McConnell

Brother/sister: CJ McConnell

Sports you play: Golf

Favorite high school memory: Waiting on class ranks to come out after fall semester of senior year then happy crying when all the work paid off.

Plans after high school: I am going to the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, and I will play golf for the school and be in the Honors Program majoring in business administration.

Favorite song: Beautiful Crazy

Favorite food: Steak and potatoes

Favorite movie: Happy Gilmore

Favorite TV show: The Office

Who are your role models?: My parents

Coaches with the most influence on you?: John Sikes and John Taylor

Favorite teacher: Mr. Nordin

Where do you see yourself in 10 years? I see myself running my dad’s local businesses here in Tyler.

Something few people know: I eat like a grown man but don’t gain any weight.

What will you miss most about HS sports?: I will miss being in the hotel room laughing like crazy, making TikToks, building putt-putt courses, putting down the halls and eating a whole lot.