A Lion’s roar: Quincy native Hayes preps for final college season with St. Louis club in USL 2

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | June 29, 2022
Cole Hayes reacts to scoring his first goal for the St. Louis Lions. The Quincy Notre Dame and Quincy University graduate is prepping for his final collegiate season by playing in USL 2. | Photo courtesy St. Louis Lions

ST. LOUIS — Cole Hayes isn’t harboring any grand illusions. A summer spent playing in a semi-professional developmental soccer league won’t change that. “I’m not pigeon-holing myself into it’s do or die,” Hayes said of the possibility of a professional playing career. “If that opportunity does present itself, it’s something I can pursue after the…

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Hawks’ Reis garners all-conference honors for fourth consecutive season

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | November 6, 2021
Quincy University senior midfielder Aubrey Reis received All-Great Lakes Valley Conference honors for the fourth straight season. Matt Schuckman photo

QUINCY — Aubrey Reis cemented his collegiate career with an impressive distinction of receiving All-Great Lakes Valley Conference honors for four straight years. The senior midfielder on the Quincy University men’s soccer team was one of four Hawks to be named to the All-GLVC third team on Friday. Senior forward Cole Hayes, junior midfielder Alsadiq…

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