From the Sidelines: Bishop Gorman’s Delaney Douglas

Published 10:00 pm Friday, April 24, 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 female athlete is Bishop Gorman’s Delaney Douglas.

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Name: Delaney Douglas

School: Bishop Gorman

Parents names: Mona and Drew Douglas

Brothers/sisters: Dawson Douglas

Sports you play: Dance, volleyball, basketball and track

Favorite high school sports memory: Bus rides and dinners with all of my teammates

Plans after high school (If college, what schools are you considering, and what do you plan to major in?): Attending Louisiana State University to major in criminology

Favorite song: Help Me by Joni Mitchell

Favorite food: Pizza

Favorite TV show: Criminal Minds

Favorite movie: Mamma Mia 2

Who are your role models? My current and former teammates

Which coaches have had the most influence on you? Why? Coach Davis and Coach Cruz because both of them inspired me to always push myself and give 100 percent effort into everything I do.

Who is your favorite teacher? Dr. Stewart, my English teacher

Where do you see yourself in 10 years? I see myself out actively learning new things about the people around me and the world.

Something about yourself that most people don’t know: I am in a vocal showcase that performs periodically around Tyler.

What will you miss most about high school sports? I will miss laughing and singing and joking around with my teammates, many of whom have become my best friends.