Fayette County Football 2013
THE PLAYMAKERS
Exciting Things Happen When These Guys Touch the Football
Gus Venegas: Flatonia
Rodney Filmore, J.K. Dobbins & Bralon Hutchison: La Grange
After taking the preseason team photo with his Flatonia teammates, Gus Venegas promptly stepped out of the group and in the middle of the gym proceeded to do a back-flip – while wearing socks. That’s just a sample of how athletic the Bulldogs star junior wide receiver and defensive back is. “If the ball’s in the air, he’s going to pick it,” Flatonia head coach Chris Freytag said of Venegas’ defensive ability. Venegas’ play on offense and defense will be a big key if the Bulldogs hope to improve on the 4-6 records they’ve had each of the last two seasons. “We’ve just got to work hard, work together, and we can do,” Venegas said. If Flatonia does make the postseason, expect to see some more back-flips in celebration.
How in the world are opponents going to stop the La Grange running game this season? Short answer: They can’t. The Leps already have returning 1,238-yard rusher Rodney Filmore, a senior, and junior Bralon Hutchison, who ran for 527 yards last year. Add to the mix freshmen phenom J.K. Dobbins, and it’s a potent combination.
Good Luck Dillon!
Jeffrey Lara: Schulenburg In addition to being one of the fastest people in Fayette County and one of the best receivers (he caught 37 passes for 959 yards last year) Schulenburg senior Jeffrey Lara is quite as accomplished actor, and frequently participates in school productions. “I’ve always liked being on stage, being the center of attention,” Lara said. “I found that in theater. It reminds me of football. You go through so much together but when it’s over, it’s over. “You all do your best and there’s a lot of bonding in that.”
Photos and content by Jeff Wick