From the Sidelines: Gilmer’s Karson Martin
Published 9:30 pm Thursday, May 21, 2020
- Gilmer’s Karson Martin.
Name: Karson Martin
School: Gilmer High School
Parents names: Doug and Kristal Martin
Brothers/sisters: Maddison Evans
Sports you play: Golf, tennis and baseball manager
Favorite high school sports memory: Regionals in golf last year
Plans after high school: Attend Blinn College and later transfer to Texas A&M
What do you plan to major in? Biology, to become an orthodontist
Favorite song: It’s 5 O’Clock Somewhere
Favorite food: Ribeye steak
Favorite TV show: The Andy Griffith Show
Favorite movie: Step Brothers
Who are your role models? Dan Pannini and Warren Buffett
Which coaches have had the most influence on you? Why? Coach Edwards and Coach Barr. Amazing men who you can look up to and model your life after.
Who is your favorite teacher? Mrs. Traci Cole
Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Opening up my own orthodontic practice
Something about yourself that most people don’t know: Very hands on in all I do. Very family oriented and love them dearly. Love to BBQ.
What will you miss most about high school sports? Cutting up with friends and coaches
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Name: Alexis Rumbo
School: Brownsboro High School
Parents names: Brad and Jennifer Rumbo
Brothers/sisters: Sister, Paisley Rumbo
Sports you play: Volleyball, basketball, softball, track and fishing
Favorite high school sports memory: Making it to the regional tournament with the basketball team this year
Something about yourself that most people don’t know: I started taking mixed marital arts when I was 5 years old and I hold the rank of a second degree black belt.
What will you miss most about high school sports?: I will definitely miss the competitiveness the most, but also the great relationships and bonds I have made with the underclassmen along the way.