Senior Paxton Hair has been selected as the ‘South Texan Spotlight’ for the issue. Hair just came off a stellar performance at TAMUK’s annual Cactus Cup.
He had a hammer throw of 50.61m (160 ft) finishing in first place for the event. Hair wouldn’t stop there though. He placed second for discus throw with a throw of 56.90m (186.8 ft). That throw now places Hair at the third spot with the furthest throw in the country.
Q: Tell me about yourself and where you’re from?
A: My name is Paxton Hair, I’m first and foremost a Godly man and I try to be a little more like Jesus each and everyday. I’m originally from Andrew’s Texas where I lived my whole life until I went to college. I grew up playing every sport I could possibly play, but baseball and football took up the majority of my time.
Q: What are your favorite hobbies outside of athletics and academics?
A: Outside of athletics and academics I love to hunt and fish. With God being the biggest part of my life whether I’m on the beach fishing or in a deer stand hunting I always have my bible with me.
Q: Favorite experience/moment at TAMUK?
A: Some of the best times I’ve had at TAMUK would have to be on Thursday night services at my campus ministry group Chi Alpha. Being able to compete and travel for track has also been one of the highlight of my college experience.
Q: Heat does your game day routine look like for you?
A: When it comes to my game day routine, usually I wake up extra early and while I eat breakfast I join my dad with a bible study. Once I get ready I throw my headphones on with some Hawaiian music to get me in a really chill and relaxed mood. I also always say a prayer right before I throw because I know I can do the impossible but only with God.
Q: What are your goals after college?
A: Currently I am working on the King Ranch as a hunting guide intern. I plan on staying there for as long as possible and learning everything they have to teach me. One day I plan on having my own ranch and I feel like the King Ranch is the best place to learn how to run my own ranch.