From the Sidelines: Carthage’s Connor Davis

Published 9:00 pm Tuesday, May 12, 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 Carthage’s Connor Davis.

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Name: Connor Davis

School: Carthage High School

Parents’ names: Mark and Staci Davis

Brothers/sisters: Keaton and Cammie Elizabeth Davis

Sports you play: Football and baseball

Favorite high school sports memory: Being the starting center on the 2019 State Champion Football Team AND throwing a combined no-hitter at my first varsity appearance

Plans after high school: Attend Texas A&M University

If college, what schools are you considering, and what do you plan to major in? Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine

Favorite song: “Lucky” by Cody Johnson

Favorite food: Steak

Favorite TV show: Anything on the Outdoor Channel

Favorite movie: McLintock!

Who are your role models? My grandparents

Which coaches have had the most influence on you? Why? Coach Scott Surratt — Coach Surratt and I have a unique relationship. When he began his coaching career in Carthage, I also became a ball boy. I have been with him on the sidelines for every football game since I was 8 years old. I stuck by his side listening and learning. Seeing his enthusiasm and love for the game made me want to play for him even more.

Who is your favorite teacher? My Ag teacher — Mr. Mark Davis (my dad)

Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Graduated college and working in East Texas

Something about yourself that most people don’t know: I love to hunt, fish and shoot archery.

What will you miss most about high school sports? Team camaraderie