Brody Hayes: Lakota East's Experienced Guard Has Another Chapter to Write
Brody Hayes has already put a full set of varsity possessions on the record at Lakota East. The GMC's 2025–26 all-games scoring snapshot credits him with 130 points in 23 games and 29 made threes. His graduation class is identified as 2027 in the published Holiday Hoopla team program, giving the next-season outlook a documented eligibility basis.
The production behind the outlook
One game gives that perimeter contribution a specific setting. In the GMC box score for Lakota East's 47–23 win at Mason on February 6, 2026, Hayes scored 11 points on four-of-six shooting, including three makes in four three-point attempts. He also collected three rebounds. That was one performance within the larger season sample, not a claim that he supplied those numbers every night. It demonstrates the kind of secondary scoring that can make an established guard valuable alongside the leading options.
What to watch in 2026–27
Lakota East's guard picture is changing with the reported arrival of Jashawn Coffey alongside Brady Bowman. That makes Hayes' fit interesting without promising a particular role before a current school roster and the opening games settle it. Watch how the Thunderhawks create spacing, who is available when help moves toward the ball, and how experienced players keep an action connected. Hayes' previous season gives readers something concrete to follow in those situations. His next chapter is about turning established varsity involvement into a contribution that remains useful as the surrounding lineup evolves.
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Sources and season context
Prior-season statistics and awards refer to the dates stated. School assignments follow the cited roster and transfer reports; final 2026–27 participation is determined by current school rosters. Outlook discussion is analysis. Reviewed October 24, 2026.
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