From the Sidelines: Tyler Lee’s Will Landes

Published 9:30 pm Monday, April 20, 2020

With spring sports being canceled, 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 Will Landes.

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Name: Will Landes

School: Robert E. Lee High School

Parents names: Jamie and Drew Landes

Brothers/sisters: John and Jimmy Landes

Sports you play: Baseball and football

Favorite high school sports memory: Beating Marshall in football this past year when we were 38-point underdogs.

Plans after high school: Attend Baylor University

If college, what schools are you considering, and what do you plan to major in? I plan to major in Business Management or Finance.

Favorite song: “Mr. Brightside” by The Killers

Favorite food: Enchiladas from Chuy’s

Favorite TV show: Impractical Jokers

Favorite movie: Tommy Boy

Who are your role models? Both of my parents. They provided me with so much support during both the fall and spring seasons over the past four years.

Which coaches have had the most influence on you? Why? Coach James Boxley and Coach Kurt Traylor because of how they wanted the best out of us and wouldn’t settle for less.

Who is your favorite teacher? It’s difficult to narrow down to one teacher when there’s so many good ones to choose from. I’m so thankful for all the incredible teachers that have lead me to where I am!

Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Working for my own business that I started.

Something about yourself that most people don’t know: I’m the undisputed ping pong champion amongst my friends.

What will you miss most about high school sports? Making memories and spending countless hours with my friends that I grew up with.