From the Sidelines: Marshall’s MaKayla Johnson

Published 1:55 pm Friday, July 10, 2020

Name: MaKayla Johnson

School: Marshall High School

Parents names: Keyonya Johnson and Eric Davidson

Brothers/sisters: Jaidyn, Kynsley, Peyton, Jordan, Jaxton and JaKordan

Sports you play: Softball

Favorite high school sports memory: My favorite memory was when the boys basketball team won the district championship game.

Plans after high school: When I graduate high school, I plan on going into the Air Force and becoming a physical therapist.

Favorite song: I Look Good by Charlie Boy

Favorite food: Mac and cheese

Favorite TV show: The Proud Family

Favorite movie: Princess and the Frog

Who are your role models? My role models are my mom and grandma

Which coaches have had the most influence on you? Why? The coach that has influenced me the most would be Coach Shepperd. She pushes you to your absolute fullest only to make you better and to also show yourself that you can do good things, you just have to work hard and not give up.

Who is your favorite teacher? My favorite teacher(s) are Mrs. Monzon and Ms. Williams.

Where do you see yourself in 10 years? I see myself with a good career and enjoying life.

Something about yourself that most people don’t know: I would like to bring my teddy bear to the Air Force to give me an at home feel.

What will you miss most about high school sports? The thing I would miss the most is being able to celebrate our wins as one and creating the funniest memories with a team that has never been so close.

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Name: Avery Cotten

School: Longview High School

Parents: Shane and Gloria Cotten

Brothers/sisters: Skyler Cotten

Sports you play: Softball

Favorite high school memory: The last game we played this season, beating Forney

Plans after high school: Attend the University of Arkansas Rich Mountain to continue softball career and pursue an Associates of Arts Degree

Favorite song: Run This Town — Jay-Z, Rihanna and Kanye West

Favorite food: Street tacos

Favorite TV show: The Walking Dead

Favorite movie: The Breakfast Club

Who are your role models: My mom

Which coaches have the most influence on you and why: Coach Chris Cameron has been an influence since I was eight years old. He’s always been like a second father to me while teaching me the game of softball.

Who is your favorite teacher: Coach Dorsett

Where do you see yourself in in 10 years: Hopefully working for the FBI

Something about yourself that most people don’t know: I have a miniature donkey farm.

What will you miss most about high school sports: I will most importantly miss the group of girls I got to play with.