Green’s All-Around Football Production Helping Flatonia to its Strong 2022 Start

Flatonia sophomore Keegan Green showed up big on the defensive end during a 37-13 win against Thorndale last Friday with eight tackles and one interception. Green has also shown flashes of offense with 10 catches on the year and is the younger brother of former Athlete of the Week nominee Keyshaun Green. “He is one of the young guys that had to step,” said Flatonia head football coach Chris Freytag. “His production has been unreal. He has really stepped up. Proud of him.” Green’s outstanding defensive performance has made him our choice for this edition’s Player of the Week.

Question: What’s your philosophy on putting on a good tackle?

Answer: “Just wrapping up. Technique like Coach Pope taught us.”

Question: What’s it like playing with your brother Keyshaun?

Answer: “We get into a lot of fights but, you know, it’s cool.”

Question: How have you and your team been able to have the success you’ve had this year?

Answer: “Just playing as a team and having fun.” Question: Which do you like better, offense or defense and why?

Answer: “I like offense because I can make a lot of big plays and stuff.”

Question: Where’s your favorite place to go for pizza?

Answer: “Probably Pizza

Hut.”

Question: If you could have one thing in your possession, what would it be and why?

Answer: “I’ll take a Lamborghini.”

Question: What are your hobbies?

Answer: “Probably playing the game. Shooting the basketball and stuff. Playing basketball.”

Question: Do you have any certain rituals or routines before a game?

Answer: “No.”

Question: What’s your best position in football?

Answer: “Probably wide receiver.”

Question: What kind of things do you like about Flatonia?

Answer: “I just like how they treat me, the teachers and everything.” Green’s ability to perform on both sides of the ball has been crucial for Flatonia football.