Dillon Gist always looked forward to the day he could play Varsity for the Trojan football team. However, growing up in Muscle Shoals, Gist never saw a team with the chance to accomplish the things this team has the chance to accomplish. "This team is about starting new traditions" says Gist. As a senior running back he has been the workhorse for the teams ground game. With several guys having spectacular games and the ability to break long runs it is his ability to grind the defense down that takes such a toll on opponents. "Our offensive line blocks their tails off for our backs and all of us backs have to block for each other to be successful. If everybody does their job we don't have a problem running". With the Trojans piling up 200+ yards rushing on a consistent basis it is obvious these guys are blocking and running well. The Trojans are off to a 5-1 start with the lone loss being at 6A Florence. Muscle Shoals is 4-0 in the region with only 3 region games left to play. A win over Russellville Friday night would move them a step closer to their first regional title since
1988. Gist says "beating Russellville and Athens in the same year hasn't happened since I have been here" continuing his idea of starting "new traditions". When a team has enjoyed the type of success the Trojans have enjoyed it is easy to get the community excited. Dillon points out that "the best thing about playing for Muscle Shoals is our community and the atmosphere they bring on Friday nights home or away games". This spoken by a senior that has waited his turn and looked forward to this day. "As a little kid I always wanted to play when I grew up and this year has definitely lived up to that so far". It will be fun to see what this team is able to do!
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