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| Tyrone Johnson & his wife |
TYRONE JOHNSON
Tyrone Johnson was a former basketball player for the UT and
as a product of East Austin schools and athletics, gave his all to help Central
Texas student athletes make the most of their abilities and to make
opportunities available to them. He spearheaded the first fall league for
Austin Independent School District (AISD) athletics and was instrumental in
helping form the first sophomore league in Austin. As a coach, he led the
Anderson High School Trojans to three district championships and two state
championship finals, the closest Austin had come to winning a state
championship. His life was cut short by a heart attack at age 49 on a hunting
trip in ‘01. Tyrone was inducted into Texas High School Basketball Hall of Fame
on May 17, 2014. Long time coming!
Coach Johnson was about so much more than winning. Coach
Johnson instilled in his players the values of discipline, fair play,
promptness, hard work, and always striving to do your best. As a Coach in AISD, he was viewed by all a
mentor, friend and as a leader in his field.
He was respected in Central Texas and across the state by his
professional peers. Austin Elite
continues to honor his name by hosting this event. His legacy continues through
his daughters (both are AE Alumnae) Alaina Johnson and Melva Johnson and
grandson Christion Whitaker.
JENE' CARTER
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| From left to right top row:La’keisha Williams, Latoya Ellis, JENE’ CARTER, Coach, Edwina Brown. |
Jene’ was a basketball; softball and track star (5A Shot Put
State Champion 1995) and played with Austin Lady Knights Girls Basketball Club
where she quickly became a favorite among anyone who watched her. At a young
age, Jene’ was a giver and could often be found tutoring others or volunteering
across the city. She had choices but in
the end selected a track scholarship at SFA in ‘95. Jene’ suffered heart failure and passed away
tragically while attending SFA in ‘97.
To illustrate her impact, she has a SFA Sport Award, Pflugerville SR Scholarship Award and Pflugerville Softball
field named in her honor. We honor her
name with our top HS girls division at the TJ Showcase.