From the Sidelines: Longview’s Zekyia Robinson

Published 12:12 pm Tuesday, June 2, 2020

With spring sports currently suspended, 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 Longview’s Zekyia Robinson.

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Name: Zekyia Robinson

School: Longview High School

Parents names: Iesha Sanders and Timothy Robinson

Brothers/sisters: Two brothers Timothy and James Robinson

Sports you play: Softball

Favorite high school sports memory: My favorite memory is when we was on the bus going back home from a victory in Tyler and we sung and dance all the way back to the high school in celebration

Plans after high school: I plan on playing softball at NCCU.

If college, what schools are you considering, and what do you plan to major in? I am committed to playing in North Carolina Central University and I’m majoring in Law Enforcement.

Favorite song: Keep Ya Head Up by Tupac

Favorite food: Shrimp and mashed potatoes

Favorite TV show: Vampire Diaries

Favorite movie: Princess and the Frog

Who are your role models? My parents

Which coaches have had the most influence on you? Why? Coach Roberts. She was there for me during one of the toughest times and showed me that I’m a leader on and off the field.

Who is your favorite teacher? Mrs. Fowler-Hickman

Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Learning how to be one of the best sports lawyers

Something about yourself that most people don’t know: I love making puzzles.

What will you miss most about high school sports? Me and my teammates loved learning dances and making TikToks when we didn’t have games or practice. I’m going to miss making videos with them.