Former Centre College standout quarterback Devin Hayes, a 2014 Bowling Green High School graduate, has been named to the Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholars Second Team by the publication Diverse: Issues in Higher Education.

Hayes, who just finished his senior season as Centre’s starting quarterback, was among the annual Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholar award winners, celebrating excellence in sports, academics and service spanning schools of all divisions.

Going into his final semester at Centre College and set to graduate with a degree in economics and finance, Hayes carries a cumulative grade point average of 3.50.

On the field, Hayes is one of the most prolific passers in Centre history despite being the starting quarterback for just two seasons.

Hayes had a record of 16-3 in 19 starts with the Colonels and holds school records for most passing yards in a season, most touchdowns in a season (a feat accomplished in each of the last two seasons), most passing yards in a game and most touchdown passes in a game.

Off the field, along with his outstanding achievement in the classroom, Hayes has been an excellent leader in the Danville community, serving with the Centre football team at Camp Horsin’ Around every August, the week before the start of classes.

Hayes has also helped serve his community through the various opportunities provided by Brown Fellows Program, of which he is a member.{&end}