From the Sidelines: Longview’s Justice Harris

Published 9:45 pm Sunday, June 7, 2020

Name: Justice Harris

School: Longview High School

Parents names: Tonette Harris

Brothers/sisters: Isaiah Harris, Mckenze Brown and Lanita Bryant

Sports you play: Softball

Favorite high school sports memory: I would have to say my favorite high school sport memory is when our bus broke down in Allen and we had serious team bonding moments.

Plans after high school: Going to the Air Force

Favorite song: Back to Black by Amy Winehouse

Favorite food: Chicken Alfredo

Favorite TV show: Marvel’s Cloak and Dagger

Favorite movie: Proud Mary

Who are your role models? My mother and my aunt

Which coaches have had the most influence on you? Why? Coach Ronnie Hendrix because he taught me everything I needed to know about softball pretty much from hitting to playing outfield. Coach Chris Lashley because when I moved to Longview, I started going back to my bad habits, and he would try to help me if he wasn’t busy. He was really big on my hitting. He would tell me what i need to do to get a better timing.

Who is your favorite teacher? My favorite teacher will always and forever be my second grade teacher Mrs. McCarthy

Where do you see yourself in 10 years? In 10 years, I see myself still in the Air Force.

Something about yourself that most people don’t know: I used to model when i was a kid.

What will you miss most about high school sports? What I’ll miss most about high school sports is my team. They would always keep me laughing and keep everything positive on and off the field.

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Name: Kimberly Lopez

School: Lufkin High School

Parents names: Irma Ramos and Jose Lopez

Brothers/sisters: Jose Lopez Jr.

Sports you play: Tennis

Favorite high school sports memory: Playing in the district finals

Plans after high school: I plan on going to Angelina College and pursue a career in Pharmacy Technician and having a tennis business on the side.

Favorite song: The Duck Song by Bryant Oden

Favorite food: Hot wings

Favorite TV show: The Office

Favorite movie: Five Feet Apart

Who are your role models? My second family

Which coaches have had the most influence on you? Why? Coach Mo. She was my first coach and taught me more than just tennis … She taught me how to love this sport.

Who is your favorite teacher? Mrs. Lila

Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Being a full-time pioneer and working for USTA.

Something about yourself that most people don’t know: I play around most of the time and I’m never serious about anything except when I’m on the courts. My attitude changes and I play until I win.

What will you miss most about high school sports? Being able to play with my teammates, who supported me all the way through.