Ottawa University

2022: Hayes played in 36 matches, earning Second Team All-KCAC honors. She finished the year with 620 digs, 40 service aces, 126 assists, and 10 kills. Hayes had a career high 26 digs against Missouri Baptist, a career high nine assists versus Benedictine, and a career high three service aces against Bethany. She earned KCAC Defensive Player of the Week for week two.

Morgan State University: Hayes played in 24 matches in 2021 at MSU. She finished the season with 300 digs, averaging 3.61 digs per set, had 44 assists, and 16 service aces.

Eastern Wyoming College: Hayes spent two seasons at EWC. She finished her sophomore season ranked in the top five in NJCAA Division I in digs. In 2020, Hayes was named Libero of the Year and named to the All-Region Team. She earned Second Team Academic honors. Hayes was a member of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society.

High School: Hayes lettered in volleyball at Trinity High School.

Personal: Daughter of Talmys Woodruff and Steve Hayes … biology major. Hayes played club volleyball for 360 Volleyball under coach Clarence Nevel.