From the Sidelines: New Diana’s Heather Zook

Published 8:00 pm Wednesday, June 10, 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 New Diana’s Heather Zook.

Name: Heather Zook

School: New Diana High School

Parents names: Michael and Sandy Zook

Sports you play: Varsity softball

Favorite high school sports memory: My favorite memory is the playoff game my sophomore year the game against Redwater on the day of prom. We won the first game of the series. We had to go into extra innings because the game was tied and if we lost the game we would’ve had to play a game right after. We came back and won the game and everyone had to hurry back home and get ready for prom.

Plans after high school: Go to college and continue my softball career.

If college, what schools are you considering, and what do you plan to major in? I signed with Northwestern State University to play softball and further my education and I plan to go into nursing school.

Favorite song: Sum 2 Prove

Favorite food: Chick-fil-A

Favorite TV show: Criminal Minds

Favorite movie: Benchwarmers

Who are your role models? My dad

Which coaches have had the most influence on you? Why? Stan Wells, Chet Zachary and Charlie Downs. These coaches have had the most influence on me because they have helped me get to where I am today because they always believed in me and pushed me to be the best that I can be.

Who is your favorite teacher? Coach Verzosa

Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Working a full time job, married with kids.

What will you miss most about high school sports? Being with all of my friends and having fun and being able to celebrate our victories together.

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Name: Claire Underwood

School: Harleton High School

Parents names: Keith and Amy Underwood

Brothers/sisters: Avery and Morgan Underwood

Sports you play: Softball

Favorite high school sports memory: Having a game-winning hit as a freshman against White Oak

Plans after high school: Attend Texas A&M University

If college, what schools are you considering, and what do you plan to major in? Biological and Agricultural Engineering

Favorite song: Dancing in the Dark by Bruce Springsteen

Favorite food: Mac and cheese

Favorite TV show: Grey’s Anatomy

Favorite movie: Interstellar

Who are your role models? Serena Williams

Which coaches have had the most influence on you? Why? Coach Shelby Phillips, because she taught me how to be a good teammate and enjoy the moment.

Who is your favorite teacher? Mr. Jerrell Wolaver

Where do you see yourself in 10 years? I see myself with a stable job.

Something about yourself that most people don’t know: I love movies.

What will you miss most about high school sports? I will miss making memories with my friends!