East’s Record Breaking Track Season Earns Him County Top Athlete Honors
Fayette Co. Record’s Athlete of the Week
La Grange boys track phenom Trey East recently traveled with his team for a meet in Hallettsville and didn’t leave empty handed.
East broke three meet records in one day, securing a place in history with his times in the 200 meter, 4x100 team relay, and 4x200 team relay.
The 200 meter record he broke had stood for 15 years.
“Trey’s done a great job this year,” said La Grange head track coach Rusty Cauthern. “He really took it upon himself, being a senior, to be one of our leaders in track. It’s helped out tremendously. We try to put that on our seniors every year to lead instead of the coach.
“He’s done a great job. As far as the records go, they’re well deserved because he’s been working his tail off. Just like all the other kids. He’s worked his tail off. He’s run in some preseason meets, which helped him along. If he puts his mind to it, he’s got a bright future.” East’s continuous hard work has put his name among some of the greatest to ever step foot in La Grange, along with a bid on this edition’s Player of the Week.
Question: What inspired you to become a runner?
Answer: “Ever since I was little, I always ran and people said I was fast. So I decided to start running and I just kept getting better.”
Question: What’s the first thing that crosses your mind as soon as you take the lead in a race?
Answer: “Just keep the lead, really. And if you slow down, then they’ll just come right past you.”
Question: What was your reaction when you found out you broke three school records in one meet?
Answer: “I was excited. It’s an honor and everything.”
Question: Where does running track rank in comparison to other sports you play?
Answer: “It’s probably the highest. I find a lot of joy in getting on the track and competing.”
Question: If you had to run to a place instead of using transportation, what place would you choose to run to?
Answer: “H-E-B, probably.”
Question: How fast can you run a 40-yard dash?
Answer: “4.5 (seconds)”
Question: What’s your favorite team activity outside of track? Answer: “Probably when we play seven on seven (football) with my friends.”
Question: Do you have any interest to play sports in college? Answer: “Yes. Actually, I just went on a visit to a school in Kansas about track. So probably.”
Question: What kind of music do you listen to before a meet?
Answer: “Motivational music like hip-hop, stuff like that.”
Question: Who’s a person you look up to the most?
Answer: “Probably my grandma, who passed some years back.”
With collegiate track on his mind, East looks to conclude his senior season with more performances to put in the record books.
Recent FCR’s Athlete of the Week
Jan. 29: Emma Jurecka, Fayetteville Basketball
Feb. 5: Hector Orona, La Grange Soccer
Feb. 12: Morgan Marburger, Schulenburg Basketball
Feb. 26: La Grange boys and girls basketball teams
March 5: Bryce Wilson, Schulenburg Basketball
March 12: Alex Lozano, Schulenburg Basketball
March 19: Missy Zoch, Texas Tech Softball
March 29: Jessica Pope, Flatonia Track
April 2: Trey East, La Grange Track
* Read about the new honorees in our Friday editions and then watch their interviews on our Facebook page a few days later.