Tyriq Harris

Tyriq Harris (18) has been a role model to many throughout his four years at Hidden Valley High School, not only through his interactions between others but also through his play on the football field. He tries to be kind to everyone he meets. Tyriq said he knows what it’s like to be on the other side of bullying. It’s his great mindset that helps him be the leader and role model that he is today. He has a younger sister named Lyric. Tyriq has played football at Hidden Valley for four years. Tyriq was one of the team captains, and one of the standout students at Hidden Valley. Tyriq was named to the 2015 Titan Twelve, just one of the many achievements Harris has accomplished in his four years at Hidden Valley high school.

Tyriq’s role model was definitely his father “He taught me everything I know about life,” Tyriq said. He said the one main reason he strives to be such a great guy is because he remembers being bullied and how he felt.  Now he tries to treat everyone with kindness and respect. It is quite clear to see after speaking to Tyriq for a short period of time that he obviously takes everything he does seriously and strives for greatness. Tyriq has done many impressive things in his life, academically and physically. Tyriq has a full ride offer to UNC Charlotte and is planning on getting his doctorate in dentistry. “We did a job search in the sixth grade, and I liked how much money it made,” Harris said. “I used to be a scrub,” Harris said. He said what helped him become the football player he is today is how coach Weaver never gave up on him, and how Jeremy always pushed him the most to get better in the off season. Over the summer Tyriq plans on hitting up the gym and training for the transition from high school football to college football. He will be playing outside linebacker for UNC Charlotte.  “I’m a little nervous,” Harris said. “UNC Charlotte gave me a certain amount of time to commit to their school, when I went there it just felt like home,” Harris said. I could tell Tyriq was overwhelmed with excitement over playing college football.

Tyriq Harris is an athlete for the ages as well as a scholar. He treats everyone with the ut most respect and always helps people in any way he can. It is his character, mindset, and classy actions that truly make Tyriq Harris a hidden hero.