From the sidelines: Carlisle’s Lizbet Rocha

Published 10:00 pm Wednesday, May 6, 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 Carlisle’s Lizbet Rocha.

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Name: Lizbet Rocha

School: Carlisle High School

Parents names: Martin and Araceli Rocha

Brothers/sisters: Anjelica, Johnette, Martin Jr., Emily and Evelynn Rocha

Sports you play: Volleyball, basketball, soccer, softball and track

Favorite high school sports memory: Every moment on the field, court or track was a memory, and I enjoyed every moment. So my favorite memory is being out there with my teammates.

Plans after high school: Attend Texas College and play volleyball

If college, what schools are you considering, and what do you plan to major in? Texas College. I plan to major in BSN.

Favorite song: I have a lot

Favorite food: Tacos

Favorite TV show: All American

Favorite movie: Green Mile

Who are your role models? My parents

Which coaches have had the most influence on you? Why? I would have to say Coach Sheppard and Coach Harrison. They motivated me to keep pushing when I wanted to give up, and they also helped me be where I am today.

Who is your favorite teacher? Coach Sheppard

Where do you see yourself in 10 years? I see myself graduating college and achieving all my goals and hopefully having my own place.

Something about yourself that most people don’t know: I am a teen mother to a beautiful girl.

What will you miss most about high school sports? The bus rides to and from games, the bonds that I have created through the sports.