From the Sidelines: Gladewater’s Lily Cahal

Published 9:30 pm Monday, July 20, 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 female athlete is Gladewater’s Lily Cahal.

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Name: Lily Cahal

School: Gladewater High School

Parents: Dave and Michelle Cahal

Brothers/sisters: Kayce Cahal

Sports you play: Softball

Favorite high school sports memory: Beating Gilmer in district, knocking them out of district champs (2018)

Plans after high school: I’m going to the University of Texas at Tyler. I will major in Music Education.

Favorite song: Sweet Caroline, Neil Diamond

Favorite food: Chicken Express

Favorite TV show: The Office

Favorite movie: White Chicks

Which coaches have had the most influence on you and why: My travel ball coach, Coach Justin Hart, because he gave me the opportunity to prove myself and become a player to the best of my abilities. My high school coach, Coach Tony Valladares, because he saw the potential in me and my fellow seniors. And my hitting/catching coach, Coach Chris Bradshaw. He’s been my mentor and main support since I was 8.

Who is your favorite teacher: Mr. Will Bratcher and Señora Neal. They’re both amazing teachers.

Where do you see yourself in 10 years: After college, I want to direct a high school band, have a family, and be an active member in my community.

Something about yourself that most people don’t know: I am FANATICAL about musicals. My favorite is Hairspray.

What will you miss most about high school sports: The relationships I’ve made with my teammates and coaches