Times might be getting better for the Crestview High School Football Team. Coach Tim Hatten believes he will have as talented group of skill players since he started coaching the Bulldogs. Thanks to the United States Air Force, three of the group is the Voisin boys. Eldest Keon and twins Devin and Jaden are expected to play a big role this upcoming season. Having the opportunity to represent the Red and Black has these guys working hard.
The brothers ended up at Crestview High School when Mom and Dad were assigned to Hurlburt Field. They were impressed with the academics and athletics of the school and plan on remaining in the area until the twins graduate. Yes, that is correct, both parents are career military. Ryan, originally from Michigan and Maria from Panama City, Panama feel strongly about raising their children on the Emerald Coast. And we cannot forget baby sister Isabella. You will be able to find all three in the stands in the fall watching the other three Voisins on the field.
Keon is completing his sophomore year and is excited about being on the field with his younger brothers this fall. He has been a 2-year starter for the Bulldogs at receiver and sometimes at defensive back. The sixteen-year-old has developed a strong sense of maturity due to having to help his parents with the younger children when they have been deployed. Keon grins when he says he father was sold on Coach Hatten when Keon overslept for a summer workout and Coach came to the house and got him out of bed. Keon explains Coach Hatten is tough on them as a team, but only to make them better.
Twins Devin and Jaden are not quite as reserved as older brother. They are both outgoing and excited to be playing varsity for the Bulldogs. They do not care if they play offense or defense as long as they can get on the field. It will be even better when all three are out there together. The consensus from all of them is if one of them does well, they all do. The opportunity to compete is all they are looking for.
All three boys are very competitive according to Dad. Ryan says since they have been small everything they do is a competition. Little sister Isabella has gotten this from her brothers and has begun to play softball this spring. Sunday is the one day the family tries to reserve for time together. In a family with four children and two working parents, being able to spend time together is important to them. The brothers value their family time together having seen their parents sent overseas to serve.
Keon, Devin, and Jaden all aspire to play football collegiately. Whether it’s together or on opposite sidelines, the opportunity to play football and get an education would be a blessing. Coach Hatten thinks if the brothers continue to improve their future is limitless. The Voisin brothers all top 6 feet and the twins are only 14 years old. Along with their fellow Bulldogs, the brothers hope to see their goal of a playoff season unfold.
The Crestview High School announcer may be calling out the Voisin name quite a bit this season. All three will have the chance to play positions on both sides of the ball. Wherever they end up on the field, it will not interfere with the passion these young men have for the game of football. More importantly the love for each other and their family will be even stronger. This, a testament to the sense of duty Maria and Ryan have given to their children.
June 2016
It Comes in 3’s!
Emerald Coast
Written and Photo by: Arnold Gamber
