Rogers, Newest County Athlete of the Week, Heads to State Track in 3 Events
Fayette Co. Record’s Athlete of the Week
La Grange sophomore Bravion Rogers is a force to be reckoned with on the football field with his size and athleticism. He has the speed to produce high quality results on the track as well, medaling in four events at the Leopards’ regional meet and advancing to the state championships at the University of Texas in the 4x100 and 4x200 team relays and the high jump.
“He’s done a fantastic job,” said La Grange head track coach Rusty Cauthern. “I say this with all of our kids. They come out everyday and work hard. I’ve asked him to lead in certain situations and he’s stepped up and led. We’re just really proud of him.” Rogers has been in discussions with division one programs and started dunking a basketball at an early age. He’s now leaped his way into a nomination for this edition’s Player of the Week.
Question: Can you describe what it means to qualify for states?
Answer: “It feels good. It was fun going out and competing with my team. Just having fun doing it.”
Question: Out of all the sports you play, which one is your specialty?
Answer: “I would probably say football.”
Question: Who’s an athlete that you look up to?
Answer: “Football wise, wide receiver, I look up to Odell (Beckham Jr.) Corner, Jalen Ramsey.”
Question: What’s your favorite non-school related activity in the city of La Grange?
Answer: “Going out, hanging with my friends. Having fun.”
Question: At what age could you first dunk a basketball?
Answer: “16”
Question: Are there any colleges you’re interested in for athletics, or any colleges that are interested in you?
Answer: “I’m interested to TCU (Texas Christian University), OU (University of Oklahoma), and probably (University of) Texas. I’ve talked to TCU.”
Question: If you had to present yourself as a football player to a coach at the next level, what would you say?
Answer: “If there was a team that I’d like to go to, I’d be thankful and very appreciative to be in the program and be my best while I’m there.”
Question: What certain thing are you going to focus on the most at state?
Answer: “I would say trying to win the 4x1 and for sure the 4x2.”
Question: Where would you rank your performance at regionals compared to other performances in the past?
Answer: “I’d give it probably a 7. 7 in high (jump). All my running events, probably a 10.”
Question: What’s something that motivates you when competing in sports?
Answer: “Going out, doing my best, my teammates, and trying to win for them.”
Rogers’ production has given him looks by top-tier programs at the next level while he heads to Austin, setting his eyes on a state title.
Recent FCR’s Athlete of the Week
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
April 9: Wyatt Wick, La Grange Baseball
April 16: Ilse Salinas, RT-C Track
April 23: Keagan Supak, Fayetteville Baseball/Track
April 30: Bravion Rogers, 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.