From the Sidelines: Tyler Lee’s Matthew English

Published 10:30 pm Monday, March 30, 2020

With spring sports currently suspended, 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 Tyler Lee’s Matthew English.

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Name: Matthew English

School: Tyler Lee High School

Parents names: John and Grace English

Brothers/sisters: Daniel and Sarah English

Sports you play: Baseball

Favorite high school sports memory: Watching as the outfield has to move back as I walk up to the plate because I went 4 for 4 that game with a hit off the fence.

Plans after high school: College

If college, what schools are you considering, and what do you plan to major in? Texas A&M and Louisiana Tech; Biomedical engineering

Favorite song: I Want It That Way

Favorite food: Chicken and dumplings (from Cracker Barrel)

Favorite TV show: Friends

Favorite movie: Hacksaw Ridge

Who are your role models? John and Grace English

Which coaches have had the most influence on you? Why? Reginald Louis, my select coach who never gave up on me and taught me how to work hard in baseball and in life. James Boxley, my high school coach who taught me to always give 100 percent because you will perform like you practice.

Who is your favorite teacher? Jennifer Perry

Where do you see yourself in 10 years? I see myself creating new ways to improve the lives of others through my work and incorporating God into the work I am doing.

Something about yourself that most people don’t know: I taught myself how to juggle baseballs.

What will you miss most about high school sports? The community with my teammates and winning the close games.