Another Houston Steps Into the Spotlight in Schulenburg
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Daterrion Houston
The Houston family has a long history of great athletes in Schulenburg, and junior Daterrion Houston is adding to that legacy.
He was an all-district running back in football this season and is a powerful force on the Shorthorns basketball team as well.
Tuesday Houston helped lead Schulenburg to their first district hoops win.
“Daterrion, DT, has really come a long way,” said Schulenburg head coach Richard Hoogendoorn. “He and I decided he’s a great athlete but not a great basketball player yet, but that’s something he’s working on every day and working hard at it.
“He’s so athletic that he gets out in front of himself sometimes. He goes so fast that I think he just needs to learn to slow it down a bit, but that’s something he’s getting better at.”
We’re proud to honor Houston as this week’s Fayette County Athlete of the Week.
Here’s our interview with him:
Talk about tonight’s game and how y’all were able get this win?
“We just pushed through it. We just had to fight for it.”
Favorite pro sports team
and pro sports athlete?
“The Chiefs and quarterback Patrick Mahomes .. I think they are going to win the Super Bowl.”
If you were writing a scouting report on yourself as a football player what would you say?
“Pretty fast, strong. Gets the job done when needed.”
Where’s the best place to eat in Schulenburg and what do you order there?
“Whataburger, I get a No. 3 (triple meat burger) plain and dry with cheese.”
Who is the toughest teammate to play one-onone in basketball?
“Byron Johnson, he’s too quick.”
What do you want to do after high school?
“I want to play football in college.”