Anthony Helping Lead Shorthorns’ Playoff Run
Fayette Co. Record’s Athlete of the Week
Schulenburg football player Keanu Anthony is a senior who brings size and athleticism to the table. Anthony also carries the clutch gene as he made a huge block on a kick in a 37-12 win against Kenedy High School last Friday to advance to the next round of the playoffs.
“He’s a really positive kid,” said Schulenburg head football coach Walt Brock. “He’s always a ‘yes sir, no sir’ kid. He wants to just give it the best he can. He’s been making great plays, he’s been leading, he’s been getting after it. That’s all you can ask from kids.” Anthony’s been an essential part in the postseason for the Shorthorns and has earned himself the crown for this edition’s Player of the Week.
Question: What are the biggest reasons why your team has been able to go on this playoff run?
Answer: “I think it’s because we keep our head up and continue to keep fighting throughout the game. Keeping a positive attitude is another way we keep our heads up. We don’t want any negative vibes on the field. Staying calm.”
Question: You were on the state tournament basketball team last year. How would you compare yourself as both a basketball and football player?
Answer: “In my family, I have a whole bunch of athletes. The whole family grew up as athletes. I grew up loving football, basketball, and track. My sister did basketball. I looked up to her doing basketball. My other sister did track. I looked up to her doing track. I wanted to do my own sport and that was football.”
Question: If you could hang out with one person of your choice, who would it be?
Answer: “I’d say Ray Lewis. I’d love to hang out with Ray Lewis. Very motivational.”
Question: What are your traditions for Thanksgiving?
Answer: “Go eat with the family. Since I got a girlfriend now, I go eat with her too. So I eat with two families.”
Question: In your next playoff matchup against Shiner, what will be the key to victory?
Answer: “Keeping our heads calm. We had a good fight with them last time. I think they just won by mistakes. Our mistakes. As long as we limit those mistakes and fix them, I believe we can win.”
Question: What Texas team, college or pro, are you the biggest fan of?
Answer: “I would say right now, I’m the biggest fan of UT.
Question: What’s the number one thing on your Christmas list?
Answer: “Just to be with my family. Enjoy time with my family. Spend time with people.”
Question: Who’s an athlete that you idolize?
Answer: “Ray Lewis”
Question: What’s your favorite part about playing football?
Answer: “Contact. No other sports got this much contact in it besides hockey. Down here, we only got football. Football’s my sport, so I love to have contact in my life. Go hit somebody. It’s a sport where we can hit people without getting in trouble, so I’m taking my advantage.”
Question: What are the biggest lessons you’ve learned from this season?
Answer: “It takes more than one person to win the game. If you keep your head up and stay calm, play calm, and play like you’re relaxed, it will be an easy win for you.”
Anthony’s approach to the game has paid dividends for Schulenburg football, especially in this deep playoff run.
Recent FCR’s Athlete of the Week
Oct. 29: Dana Baker, La Grange football
Nov. 5: Kayme Schley, Fayetteville volleyball
Nov. 12: Kloe Kutac, Schulenburg volleyball
Nov. 19: Uriel Manzano, Flatonia football
* As we begin a new year of county player of the week features, read about the new honorees in our Friday editions and then watch their interviews on our Facebook page a few days later.