From the Sidelines: Tatum’s Luke Lister

Published 8:00 pm Wednesday, June 24, 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 male athlete is Tatum’s Luke Lister.

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Name: Luke Lister

School: Tatum High School

Parent’s names: Zack and Christy Lister

Brothers/sisters: Levi Lister — freshman

Sports you play: Baseball

Favorite high school sports memory: Bonding with my teammates and building strong friendships over the years.

Plans after high school: I will be attending a four-year university and applying for medical school in the future. I also have a goal of playing college baseball.

If college, what schools are you considering, and what do you plan to major in? Texas State — biology/pre-med — and Oklahoma for medical school.

Favorite song: Your Love by The Outfield

Favorite food: Filet mignon

Favorite TV show: Rick and Morty

Favorite movie: Star Wars

Who are your role models? My dad because he’s always there for his family … and he makes excellent steaks. Baker Mayfield because of his competitive spirit.

Which coaches have had the most influence on you? Why? Coach David Upchurch and Coach Nico Moran — Performance Baseball. They have both helped develop me into the player I am today. Coach Dustin Russell, Coach Brandon Milam and Coach Jim Goldman have also been instrumental in my development on and off the field.

Who is your Favorite Teacher? Mrs. Puckett because her teaching style makes math fun and easy to learn.

Where do you see yourself in 10 years? My goal is to become an anesthesiologist.

Something about yourself that most people don’t know? I always have at least 10 packs of Hubba Bubba with me at all times.

What will you miss most about high school sports? Competing with my friends and playing the game of baseball.