2005 All Star West
Greg Walton
Tailback
5’10″ 185 lbs.
High School Coach: Matt Stapleton
High School: Frankfort, D
College: Northwood University
Greg is a three-year, two-way starter for Frankfort at running back and linebacker. He was also a punter and kick returner the past three seasons. Greg holds just about every rushing record at Frankfort. He set the single season rushing record in 2004 with 2423 yards and has the career marks with 5767 rushing yards and career touchdowns with 75. Greg also had over 350 tackles at linebacker. He set the single game rushing record in 2004 with 336 yards against White Cloud. The team’s record in Greg’s three varsity seasons was 28-6.
Greg was also a four-year starter and letter winner in basketball and track, receiving All Conference and All Region honors in both sports.
Greg participated in several community service projects with the football team and also worked as a teacher’s aid and mentor at the elementary school.
Greg will attend Northwood University in the fall where he will play running back. Greg thanked his parents, grandparents, and family, “for all of their support.” He also thanked his teammates, coaches and community for their help and encouragement throughout his years at Frankfort High School.
Awards
All Region Dream Team, Traverse City Record Eagle, 2003 and 2004
All Conference 1st Team, 2002, 2003 and 2004
All State 1st Team, 2003 and 2004
Class D Player of the Year, A.P., 2003 and 2004