From the Sidelines: Elkhart’s Cade Starr

Published 10:00 pm Wednesday, April 22, 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 Elkhart’s Cade Starr.

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Name: Cade Starr

School: Elkhart High School

Parents names: Charles and Elizabeth Starr

Brothers/sisters: Case, Cale, Coen, Caylin and Cara Starr

Sports you play: Football, basketball and baseball

Favorite high school sports memory: The excitement of basketball starting, I love playing the game with my friends and most of all my dad always being able to coach me growing up.

Plans after high school: Start working for my dad at our family business, Martus Stone.

Favorite song: River of Jordan by Lecrae

Favorite food: Chicken and dumplings

Who are your role models? Jesus is my role model

Which coaches have had the most influence on you? Why? Coach Spears, Coach Blackman and Coach Stephens. These coaches never fail to listen to me and always give me positive feedback. They’ve helped me become the player and person I am today.

Who is your favorite teacher? My parents have always been my favorite teachers. They’ve never failed to be by my side when I need them the most and I couldn’t thank them enough for all they’ve done and continue to do.

What will you miss most about high school sports? I will miss my teammates and coaches.