03 Sep 2023 501 Football Team 2023: Cash Hays – Quitman

In their first year moving up to 3A, the Quitman Bulldogs continued their run of playoff success, earning a 3A state playoff berth and winning in the first round. 

Cash Hays and his teammates are hungry for even more success in year two in 3A.

“Our team goals are always to be better than last year, and that’s something we strive for as a team since we moved up to 3A football,” Hays said. “My goals are to be a better leader and become the best player I can be for my senior year so that people behind me can learn from what I do.”

Hays’ physical attributes and skills are hard to miss on the football field, and he’s garnered offers from Lyon College and Bethel University to continue his football career. 

“He moves well for 6-foot-7 and 330 pounds, and he finishes blocks in the run game,” Quitman Coach DJ Marrs said. “He’s a very hard worker in the classroom. He’s always the first to volunteer to help when there’s something we are involved in. He’s in a lot of clubs and does a lot for our school and community outside of Friday nights.”

Hays also competes in track for the Bulldogs. He is a member of Future Business Leaders of America, EAST and Fellowship of Christian Athletes. He plans to attend college and pursue a degree in Business Administration or International Commerce. 

“I want to be remembered as the guy who people trusted on the line,” Hays said.