Texas

What do they love most about playing their sport(s)?

He had a passion for basketball at an early age. He played in the youth tournament and always came home with MVP and all tourneys. He learn to disciplined and leadership through basketball. He loves that he can inspire young kids and make their dreams come possible. Then in high school, he played tackle football for the first time. He was good that too. He loves the rush and making plays. He also a team player for both of them.

Who inspires them—on or off the field—and why?

Texas had an auntie who passed about five years ago, whom believe that playing ball was his ticket out of poverty. He was raised by grandma with his three sibling and a crowded house with uncle and cousins. She told him, remember you can go play anywhere you want when you finish high school. I can't wait to see you play in high school. She never did, we loss her his eighth grade year. Making high school varsity football and basketball his freshman year was what his auntie's dream for him became.

What’s one moment in their athletic journey that makes you proudest?

That is hard to pick one because he accomplished so many. Football- he made a 87 yards touchdown on a punt return. This is his highlight of his football, but he finished with a 1000+ yards and all conference team for his region. Basketball- He went to a shoot out and made it to the region and state competition since 8 to 13 years old. He can shoot 25 free throw in a row. He finished with the highest 3 pts in his region and the top 15 in his 3A east region. He was the captain and point guard