Zion

What do they love most about playing their sport(s)?

What I love most about football is the feeling I get when I’m out on that field. It’s like everything else disappears. I get to be me — strong, focused, and free. I love being part of a team, knowing my brothers got my back and I got theirs. The practices, the hits, the wins, even the losses — they all teach me something. Football pushes me to go harder, to be better, and to never give up. It’s more than a game to me. It’s my passion, my drive, and my way to show the world who I am.

Who inspires them—on or off the field—and why?

My biggest inspiration on and off the field is my mom. She’s the reason I go so hard. I’ve watched her sacrifice, struggle, and still show up with love and strength like nothing ever broke her. She’s been my biggest supporter since day one — making sure I have what I need, even when it wasn’t easy for her. When I’m tired, when I feel like giving up, I think about everything she’s done just to get me here. She motivates me to push through, to stay focused, and to chase my dreams no matter what.

What’s one moment in their athletic journey that makes you proudest?

One moment in my son’s athletic journey that made me the proudest was watching him get up after a tough hit, shake it off, and keep going like nothing could break him. It wasn’t just about the game — it was about his heart. That moment showed me his strength, his resilience, and how much fight he has inside of him. I saw a boy becoming a young man right before my eyes — one who refuses to give up, no matter how hard it gets. That moment reminded me that all the sacrifices, the late nights, and