From the Sidelines: White Oak’s Jack Gense

Published 10:00 pm Saturday, April 25, 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 White Oak’s Jack Gense.

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Name: Jack Gense

School: White Oak

Parents: John and Stephanie Gense

Brother/sisters: Katie Gense

Sports you play: Baseball

Favorite high school sports memory: Shaving Coach Scroon’s head

Plans after high school: Attend Stephen F. Austin and get a degree in sports business.

Favorite song: Luckenbach, Texas, by Waylon Jennings

Favorite food: Italian

Favorite TV show: The Dukes of Hazzard

Favorite Movie: Project X (2012)

Who are your role models?: Dansby Swanson

Which coaches have had the most influence on you and why?: My high school coaches at White Oak, because they helped me push myself and helped me on improving my game. Also Coach Owen for helping me improve my swing.

Who is your favorite teacher?: Mrs. Sparks

Where do you see yourself in 10 years?: Working as a sports agent or in the front office for the Atlanta Braves.

Something about yourself that most people don’t know: That I like to cook and grill

What will you miss most about high school sports?: I am going to miss bus rides with the team and the bonds that I have with my teammates. And also the time I spent working on the game and practices with my friends, and just spending time on the diamond.