After State Track Meet Trip; Burton Now Hopes to Lead Flatonia Football

Fayette Co. Record’s Athlete of the Week

“It’s great, just great.” Burton has his sights set on the next level and knows what he needs to do in order to get there. With him on board, look for Bulldogs football to make some real noise in 2022.

Flatonia football player Kobe Burton has a first name that the sports world adores. He also has special talents in both track and football as he qualified for state track last year at University of Texas in shot put. The junior is locked and loaded for football season and should be a key contribution for the Bulldogs this year.

“First of all, he’s a great young man,” said Flatonia head football coach Chris Freytag. “Very humble, works extremely hard. I don’t think he missed a day of summer workouts for us. After COVID, he stayed home for a year, came back, and he’s really gotten himself in the best shape I’ve ever seen him. I expect him to dominate on offense and defense. He practices like he plays and he’s just what you want in a football player and a young man.” Burton’s determination to be among the best has made him our selection for this edition’s Athlete of the Week.

A Weekly Feature by BRIAN PIERSON

Question: What are you most looking forward to this upcoming football season?

“Looking forward just to winning district, and as a team, getting better straight down the line.”

Question: What’s your specialty in football?

“Probably building the team together. Can’t do it without the team. Just playing my role.”

Question: How was the atmosphere at state track?

“It was great. Everybody having fun. Just loose. A little jitters here and there, but it was a great experience.”

Question: Where do you see yourself after high school?

“Hopefully playing college football somewhere. Any school in Texas. Maybe track, too.”

Question: Who’s a person you look up to when it comes to sports?

“Probably my coaching staff because they just push me and help me build.”

Question: What’s your favorite movie and why?

“It would probably have to be Friday. Funny show.”

Question: Where’s your go-to place for a meal?

“My go-to place for a meal is chicken probably. Chicken Express.”

Question: What are the keys to being good at shot put?

“Just learning the techniques and different ways that coach teaches me. Just getting it down.”

Question: Being at state track, what was the best part about University of Texas’ campus?

“Just seeing the area, the scenery. It was great. The view.”

Question: How would you describe the culture of Flatonia football?