Union Grove's Kellen Williams sails through the air in the Class 2A boys long jump Saturday at the UIL state track and field meet in Austin.

Name: Kellen P. Williams

School: Union Grove High School

Parents names: Keith and Angie Williams

Brothers/sisters: Alek Williams and Courtney Williams

Sports you play: Football, track, cross country

Favorite high school sports memory: My sophomore year at the regional track meet. I was running anchor for the 4×400, and when I got the baton, we were in fourth place. I pulled up to second to qualify our team for the state meet that year.

Plans after high school: I am going to Stephen F. Austin State University. I will be a member of the decathlon team while getting my education. Plan to get my masters in Kinesiology and Human Mobility.

Favorite song: The Box

Favorite food: Street Tacos

Favorite TV show: The Office

Favorite movie: Hellboy

Who are your role models: My Grandfather. Constant support and a great example for a role model.

Which coaches have had the most influence on you and why: Kyle Adams. I have known him for 7-8 years. He never gives up on me. He has always been there for me even outside of sports.

Who is your favorite teacher: Kyle Adams

Where do you see yourself in 10 years: I want to have a career in coaching and have started a family.

Something about yourself that most people don’t know: During all of the down time, I built a forge in my front yard that is covered under a lean-to. It is a lot of fun.

What will you miss most about high school sports: Being able to see all my friends daily.