From the Sidelines: Henderson’s Colton Akin

Published 9:30 pm Monday, June 29, 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 Henderson’s Colton Akin.

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Name: Colton Akin

School: Henderson

Parents: Thomas Larry and Michelle Akin

Sports you play: Football, golf, track

Favorite high school sports memory: Beating the Van Vandals during the playoffs in 2018

Favorite song: Pick From Pain by NBA YoungBoy

Favorite food: Chocolate pie

Favorite TV show: Drake & Josh

Favorite movie: Ride Along

Who are your role models: My grandfather, Harold Clardy and Travis Frederick

Which coaches have had the most influence on you and why: Coach James Norman made me a better player on the field and a better man in life.

Who is your favorite teacher: Michael Perry

Where do you see yourself in 10 years: Working in the corrosion technology field

What will you miss most about high school sports: I will miss playing with all my brothers on the football field and all the laughs we shared.