From the Sidelines: Kilgore’s Brayden Johnson

Published 9:30 pm Saturday, July 18, 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 Kilgore’s Brayden Johnson.

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Name: Brayden Johnson

School: Kilgore High School

Parents: Mike and Angel Johnson

Brothers/sisters: Braddox Johnson

Sports you play: Baseball and football

Favorite high school sports memory: Going to the state tournament in baseball last year

Plans after high school: Attend Texas A&M-Texarkana to continue my baseball career and eventually become a dentist

Favorite song: Sum 2 Prove by: Lil Baby

Favorite food: Mexican

Favorite TV show: All American

Favorite movie: The Sandlot

Who are your role models: Both of my parents

Which coaches have had the most influence on you and why: My high school coaches helped push myself to become a better player and person; my summer coach’s, coach Thomas and coach Curt who always helped me see what was needed to get to the next level.

Who is your favorite teacher: Mrs. Crocker

Where do you see yourself in 10 years: Hopefully fresh out of dental school working my dream job

Something about yourself that most people don’t know: I had seizures when I was really little and I was told I’d never be able to do the things I’m doing today with baseball.

What will you miss most about high school sports: The bonds I have created with my best friends. High school has shown me a brotherhood I can never forget not only with just baseball but football also.