From the Sidelines: Fruitvale’s Colby Bain

Published 11:15 pm Monday, May 11, 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 Fruitvale’s Colby Bain.

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Name: Colby Bain

School: Fruitvale High School

Parents names: Jeff and Rebecca Bain

Brothers/sisters: Sisters MaKayla and Kyla Bain

Sports you play: Basketball and baseball

Favorite high school sports memory: My favorite memories are all the close games. I like to battle for the win.

Plans after high school: Texas A&M University in College Station majoring in applied kinesiology then medical school to become a sports physician

Favorite song: I am the Greatest by Kenny Rogers

Favorite food: Sushi

Favorite TV show: Friends

Favorite movie: Remember the Titans

Who are your role models? My MIMI

Which coaches have had the most influence on you? Why? All of my coaches, I have tried to learn and grow from all of them.

Who is your favorite teacher? Mrs. Becky Barnes

Where do you see yourself in 10 years? As a sports physician working to help players achieve their dreams.

Something about yourself that most people don’t know: I am an open book, no secrets.

What will you miss most about high school sports? The close games and the battle for a win.