Johnson’s Return Pays Off Big for Shorthorns

Fayette Co. Record’s Athlete of the Week

Recent FCR’s Athlete of the Week

Sept. 3: Mattie Konvicka, Fayetteville volleyball

Sept. 10: Fidel Venegas, Flatonia football

Sept. 17: Mallory Krause, RT-C volleyball

Sept. 24: Karli Siptak, Flatonia volleyball

Oct. 1: Jordan Sommer, Schulenburg volleyball

* 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.

Schulenburg senior football player Keisean Johnson has been battling injuries throughout the season, but had a strong showing for his return in the Shorthorns’ most recent game against Luling where he rushed for 73 yards and two touchdowns on 10 carries. “That was the first full game he’s played in,” said Schulenburg head football coach Walt Brock. “He played a little bit in the Hallettsville game, so having him back is big with that hamstring. He’s a very positive person. He’s fun to coach. The kids that are around him, they have fun and he’s a good leader. It’s great to have him back.” Johnson’s comeback ability has landed him the nomination for this edition’s Fayette County Athlete of the Week.

Question: Who’s an NFL running back you model your game after?

Answer: “Not going to lie, Barry Sanders.”

Question: What are you looking forward to the most about your next matchup with district rival Flatonia?

Answer: “A hard fought battle and coming out with a win.”

Question: What was it like being a point guard on last year’s state basketball tournament run?

Answer: “It was great. No feeling like it at all.”

Question: Which sport do you prefer, basketball or football and why?

Answer: “Football no doubt because I’ve been playing it all my life since I was a kid. Basketball, I didn’t start playing until 7th grade.

Question: What’s your favorite sports movie?

Answer: “Favorite sports movie’s got to be ‘The Blind Side’.”

Question: If you could have your dream house, what would it look like?

Answer: “Nothing too big. I’m just a simple person, so just like a regular three-bedroom house.”

Question: How are you able to have the success you have on the football field?

Answer: “I’ve been putting in the work all summer just to get better, trying to make it out.”

Question: Where’s a football stadium you’d like to play in? Answer: “Got to be Cowboys.”

Answer: “Got to be Cowboys.”

Question: If you could go on a shopping spree, what kinds of things would you buy?

Answer: “Stuff for my family. Whatever they want, I’d go get it.”

Question: If you had to convince someone to attend Schulenburg High School, what would you say?

Answer: “I would say come join the program. The athletics are great here, the school’s great, the teachers are great.”

Johnson’s passion for football shows on the field along with his pure athleticism.