Courtesy of LA Tech Athletic Communications
Louisiana Tech’s Zach Zimos was one of nine student-athletes that received the Conference USA Fall Spirit of Service Award, announced by the league office Friday.
The award honors student-athletes with significant community service endeavors, good academic standing, and participation in their respective sport.
Zimos, a starting linebacker for the Bulldogs, led the team in total tackles with 74 including 6.0 tackles-for-loss and five quarterback hurries. The Honorable Mention All-Conference USA selection started 11 of the 12 games for LA Tech, recording double-digit tackles in three games including a season-high 14 versus Tulsa.
The Sugar Land, Texas native graduated with his Master of Business Administration this past summer with a 3.50 cumulative GPA. Last year, he was a CUSA Commissioner’s Honor Roll recipient and CUSA Academic Medalist.
Zimos has also logged several hours of community services including projects with Habitat for Humanity, Boys and Girls Club, Hometown Heroes visits, Dogs with a Cause, and elementary drop-off visits.
The Spirit of Service Award is presented three times through the season with Friday’s honor representing the fall sports (football, soccer, volleyball, and men’s and women’s cross country). Recipients are nominated by their institutions.
