From the Sidelines: Harleton’s Hunter Wallace

Published 8:30 pm Monday, June 15, 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 Harleton’s Hunter Wallace.

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Name: Hunter Wallace

School: Harleton High School

Parents names: Jason and Brandy Wallace

Brothers/sisters: Carson Wallace

Sports you play: Football, baseball and high school fishing team

Favorite high school sports memory: When we beat Joaquin for district championship

Plans after high school: Go to college and play football

If college, what schools are you considering, and what do you plan to major in? ETBU, bachelors degree in wildlife biology

Favorite song: Boys of Fall

Favorite food: Steak and taters

Favorite TV show: Friday Night Lights

Favorite movie: Troy

Who are your role models? My Dad and my mom

Which coaches have had the most influence on you? Why? I have learned from every coach I’ve had along the way and I appreciate them all very much. Coach Kyle Little and Coach Parish came to Harleton my senior year and showed me how much I really meant to them and from day one made me feel important and thought of me so much. My senior football season was by far the best year ever. Coach Beck was my P.E. teacher since I was in kindergarten and through elementary, then became my high school baseball coach and he too also has taught me and believed in me. Coach Todd Hammok and Coach Bush as well. My dad has coached me in all of my little league sports. He probably has pushed me the hardest. All these coaches and many more guided me to be the best I could be and I will always be grateful.

Who is your favorite teacher? Coach Fay

Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Married, enjoying life and working as a wildlife biologist for the state of Texas

Something about yourself that most people don’t know: There’s not anything I can think of when it comes to this question. Pretty much what you see is what you get.

What will you miss most about high school sports? Playing under those Friday night lights with my boys.