From the Sidelines: White Oak’s Mallory Clinnard

Published 10:00 pm Wednesday, April 29, 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 White Oak’s Mallory Clinnard.

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Name: Mallory Clinnard

School: White Oak High School

Parents names: Tiffiney Clinnard and Matt Clinnard

Brothers/sisters: Chase Carroll, Katelynn Clinnard and Dakota Roberts

Sports you play: Softball!

Favorite high school sports memory: When I ran into the fence during softball practice. This was my sophomore year.

Plans after high school: Get bachelor’s degree. Minor in nutrition. Open up a gym with my dad.

If college, what schools are you considering, and what do you plan to major in? TJC first. SFA or Texas A&M after.

Favorite song: Super Bass by Nicki Minaj

Favorite food: Shrimp fajitas

Favorite TV show: The Office

Favorite movie: Bridesmaids

Who are your role models? Tobin Heath (USA soccer player). Also my mom and dad!

Which coaches have had the most influence on you? Why? Both of the Blankenship coaches. They helped me become a better leader and athlete.

Who is your favorite teacher? Mrs. Taylor, my art teacher.

Where do you see yourself in 10 years? I see myself owning a gym and being a personal trainer. Also, I would like to see myself living on the beach.

Something about yourself that most people don’t know: That I have a major fear of zombies.

What will you miss most about high school sports? Being able to play with some of your really good friends! I’m gonna miss all the fun we have in games and in practice! Also, our hyped up bus rides!

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