From the Sidelines: Kilgore’s Chase Hampton

Published 9:00 pm Saturday, July 11, 2020

Name: Chase Hampton

School: Kilgore High School

Parents: Trent And Heather Logston and Wade and Kristin Hampton

Brothers/sisters: Six brothers and one sister

Sports you play: Baseball

Favorite high school sports memory: Going to state my junior year

Plans after high school: Attend Texas Tech University to play baseball and major in sports management

Favorite song: Nothin’ on You — Cody Johnson

Favorite food: Steak

Favorite TV show: Arrow

Favorite movie: The Sandlot

Who are your role models: My mother

Which coaches have had the most influence on you and why: Coach Lafitte and Coach Pippin. They both pushed me to never quit and to never settle.

Who is your favorite teacher: Coach Dean

Where do you see yourself in 10 years: Hopefully in the big leagues or coaching college baseball somewhere.

Something about yourself that most people don’t know: I’m a hardcore gamer.

What will you miss most about high school sports: Being around my teammates and coaches.

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Name: Dacey Dawson

School: Harmony High School

Parents: Sammy Dawson and Michele Hunter

Brothers/sisters: One brother and three sisters

Sports you play: Basketball and softball

Favorite high school sports memory: Beating New Boston in the area championship

Plans after high school: Go to college to begin my career. I plan to attend Tyler Junior College and then transfer to a university and major in physical therapy.

Which coaches have had the most influence on you and why: Coach Seahorn has undoubtedly had the most influence on me because of her love for the game and the leadership she has taught me.

What will you miss most about high school sports: What I will miss most about high school sports is the joy and the happiness it brought to me. After a bad day, I could always look forward to seeing my teammates on the court or field.