From the Sidelines: Nacogdoches’ Zarreah Tilley

Published 10:45 pm Tuesday, March 24, 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, answer the questions below and send it to sports@tylerpaper.com, along with a photo. Today’s featured female athlete is Nacogdoches’ Zarreah Tilley, who is the lone senior on the Lady Dragon track team.

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Name: Zarreah Tilley

School: Nacogdoches High School

Parents names: Tiffany Tilley

Brothers/sisters: Alyssa and Brionnia

Sports you play: Cross country and track

Favorite high school sports memory: Going to Topgolf the night before the regional track meet

Plans after high school: To go to college

If college, what schools are you considering, and what do you plan to major in? Business and culinary degree

Favorite song: Empire by Ella Henderson

Favorite food: Seafood

Favorite TV show: Pretty Little Liars

Favorite movie: Tyler Perry’s Boo 2! A Madea Halloween

Who are your role models? My mother

Which coaches have had the most influence on you? Why? Coach Astin Greer, because he taught me to get where I want to be, I have to push myself out of my comfort zone. He’s a good coach.

Who is your favorite teacher? Ms. Bridgit Kinney

Where do you see yourself in 10 years? With my own business making food and desserts for parties and family gatherings

Something about yourself that most people don’t know: I was the only long distance runner in my family

What will you miss most about high school sports? Going and making new friends at the track and cross country meets