Photo: Sentinel/Clark Brooks
Coy Hayes said the best advice he's received from a coach was, "After wrestling, everything is easy." As one of the seniors leading St. Joseph-Ogden through a tough 2025 conference schedule, Hayes embodies the spirit of tenacity, grit and determination. Leading the team through hard work, dedication, and tradition that comes with being a proud Spartan, he is an intimidating figure on the field. We asked him and his fellow seniors a dozen questions to get to know them better. Here's what he told us:
Sentinel: What is your favorite class at St. Joseph-Ogden High School?Hayes: Co-op
Sentinel: What is your go-to pregame meal?Hayes: Subway sandwich
Sentinel: What is your dream car?Hayes: Bugatti
Sentinel: Name theree people you would invite to dinner if you won the lottery?Hayes: My grandpa, grandma, and mom
Sentinel: What is the best coaching advice you ever had?Hayes: "After wrestling, everything is easy."
Sentinel: Name an Instagram handle everyone should follow.Hayes: Idk
Sentinel: If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you booking a flight?Hayes: Jamaica
Sentinel: What is your hype-song?Hayes: Cricket on a line - Mud Digger, Colt Ford, The Lacs
Sentinel: If you were a superhero, what would your alias be and your two main super powers?Hayes: Blues Clues. I would be able to fly and shoot money out of my hands.
Sentinel: Favorite place to eat with you friends?Hayes: Culver’s
Sentinel: If you could become a professional athlete, what sport would you be playing?Hayes: Synchronized swimming
Sentinel: What other sports have you played at St. Joseph-Ogden and for how long?Hayes: Wrestling four years and football four years.
