From the Sidelines: Spring Hill’s Maci Plunk

Published 9:15 pm Saturday, July 18, 2020

Name: Maci Plunk

School: Spring Hill High School, Longview

Parents: David and Sheila Plunk

Brothers/sisters: Katie Montgomery and Kendra Plunk

Sports you play: Volleyball, soccer, track and field

Favorite high school sports memory: When we won district in soccer last season and made it into the fifth round of playoffs. We beat the state champions from the previous year. All the crazy bus rides listening to loud music Coach Dowell hates.

Plans after high school: Attend Tarleton State University and study Psychology

Favorite song: Jesus You Alone by Highlands Worship

Favorite food: Chinese food/Canes

Favorite TV show: Psych

Favorite movie: Jumanji 2

Who are your role models: My great-grandfather and Sadie Robertson

Which coaches have had the most influence on you and why: Coach Dowell and my father, Coach Plunk. Coach Dowell has helped me with my skills and has been the best coach hands down I’ve ever had. He’s made me get faster and stronger in playing. He has not only helped me become a better soccer player, but all my teammates. Each of us get better every single practice and game. My dad has taught me everything I know about the game. He’s showed me how to be the best teammate I can be, and to always put others before myself which is the greatest lesson to learn. He’s taught me that not everything is about scoring or winning, but a good mindset and being a team player. The best thing he taught me, after we lost the round before state, was that I don’t find my identity in soccer, but in Christ.

Who is your favorite teacher: Mrs. Hales

Where do you see yourself in 10 years: Working in a clinic being an occupational therapist while serving God in my house and community

Something about yourself that most people don’t know: I’ve been singing since I was five. I love to play my baritone ukulele and sing in church.

What will you miss most about high school sports: All the friends I’ve made in sports and being forced to stay in shape.

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.