Meet Lincoln Way East Running Back Zion Gist Class Of 2025
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Zion Gist Lincoln Way East Class Of 2025 6'0 185 RB/WR
Zion Gist how was your sophomore season?
Had a great season finishing with about 17 touchdowns and about 950 rushing yards.
What does football mean to you?
Everything... Man, it's what I been doing since I could walk, and this is how I plan to take care of my family when I'm older.
What should college coaches know about you?
Every chance I get to step in the field, I don't take it for granted and every play matters I'm going to bring my all and leave everything on field always.
What do you feel is your strongest trait on the football field?
My trait would be my strong running and my greediness to fight for every yard, and never letting the first man take me down.
What part of your game have you been working on in the offseason?
Building muscle and building my lateral quickness. I'm also staying at the felid making sure I stay versatile as a pass catcher as well.
What goals do you have for yourself this season?
My goals are to be a productive reliable offensive weapon for my team.
Who on Lincoln Way East is ready for a breakout season? I definitely would say Stephon Gist-Gardner Jr., my brother we're going to be an elite duo on the field this year. It's also the first time we would be on the field together since I was 6 years old. Also, more breakout players will be Jashawn Echols, and Cade Serauskis.
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