From the Sidelines: Union Grove’s Elijah Baker

Published 9:00 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 male athlete is Union Grove’s Elijah Baker.

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Name: Elijah Baker

School: Union Grove High School

Parents: Brant and Rhonda Baker

Brothers/sisters: Joshua

Sports you play: Cross country, basketball, track

Favorite high school sports memory: Qualifying for the state cross country meet with my team this year

Plans after high school: Run cross country/track at East Texas Baptist University and major in Business

Favorite food: Mac and Cheese

Favorite TV show: Stranger Things

Favorite movie: Need for Speed

Which coaches have had the most influence on you and why: Coach Greg Park, Coach JB Littlejohn and Coach Scotty Laymance. They have supported me and pushed me.

Who is your favorite teacher: Mrs. Wilcox

Where do you see yourself in 10 years: Running my own cattle operation

What will you miss most about high school sports: Not being with my teammates and coaches