From the Sidelines: Longview St. Mary’s’ Odilon Rwabukamba

Published 9:15 pm Thursday, July 9, 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 Longview St. Mary’s’ Odilon Rwabukamba.

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Name: Odilon Rwabukamba

School{span}: St. Mary’s Catholic School, Longview{/span}

Parents: Jean Bosco Rwabukamba, Mutabazi Aline, Esperance Ndizeye

Brothers/sisters: Aubin, Robin, Leila Blessing, Exauce

Sports you play: Tennis, soccer, basketball

Favorite high school sports memory: Beating LCS in soccer and basketball after they beat us earlier in the season

Plans after high school: College at UT Tyler

Favorite song: They Don’t Care About Us by Michael Jackson

Favorite food: Buffalo wings/chicken wings

Favorite TV show: La Casa del Papel

Favorite movie: John Wick

Who are your role models: My parents and friends

Which coaches have had the most influence on you and why: Tennis coach back in Africa, taught me there was no limit

Who is your favorite teacher: Mrs. Najarro

Where do you see yourself in 10 years: Working in a tech company or having one myself

Something about yourself that most people don’t know: Easily gets attached

What will you miss most about high school sports: Competitiveness