The "Cobra Spotlight" is a weekly highlight of a student-athlete at Coker College. Each week we take a different athlete from a different sport and display some facets to get more familiar with them. This week we take a look at Hailey Yohn and Sydney Shull, members of the women's basketball team.
Name: Hailey Yohn
Sport: Women's basketball
Position: Guard
Hometown: Durham, N.C.
Year: Senior
Major: Physical education with a concentration in sport management
Why did you choose Coker? I chose Coker because of the school's family-like atmosphere, distance from home, and the connection I made with the coaches and players when I visited.
What is your best memory at Coker (athletic related)? Playing at Duke University my junior year.
What is your best memory at Coker (non-athletic related)? All of the shenanigans that happen during Bandfest weekend.
Which athletic team would you play on at Coker other than your own? Women's soccer. I had some moves back in the rec league days.
Favorite class: Sport in Society
Favorite professor: Johnny Jewell - The Man, The Myth, The Legend
Plans after graduation: Become a graduate assistant coach or get a staff position for a basketball program.
Favorite movies: All of the Harry Potter movies, Law Abiding Citizen, Despicable Me 2 and Hoosiers.
Favorite type of music: I listen to just about any and everything.
Favorite food: Italian food
Favorite sports team: Duke Blue Devils
Favorite color: Turquoise
Favorite TV show: Scandal
Most prized possession: My pearl necklace that my grandparents gave me when I graduated high school. My sister and three cousins also have the same one.
What is something people may not know about you? I can juggle basketballs, both, in the air and on the ground.
Do you have a nickname? If so, how did you get it? Hay or Hails. My friends and teammates have always called me Hay because it's short for Hailey and my family has called me Hails since I was little.
One word that describes you: Genuine
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Name: Sydney Shull
Sport: Women’s basketball
Position: Guard
Hometown: Irmo, S.C.
Year: Freshman
Major: Business administration with a concentration in sport management
Why did you choose Coker? I really like the small campus and community; also to play basketball.
What is your best memory at Coker (athletic related)? Going to USC to play with my team and against my old high school teammate.
What is your best memory at Coker (non-athletic related)? Going to the Jabali Afrika concert with my roommates.
Which athletic team would you play on at Coker other than your own? Men’s lacrosse; because I would want to hit people with the sticks.
Favorite class: Criminology
Favorite professor: Professor Manspeaker
Plans after graduation: Either go to chiropractic school or graduate school
Favorite movie: The Notebook
Favorite type of music: All types of music
Favorite food: All kinds, but I love fries...“Fries Before Guys”
Favorite sports team: Miami Heat
Favorite color: Blue
Favorite TV show: Revenge
Most prized possession: My high school state championship rings
What is something people may not know about you? I have an obsession with all kinds of shoes.
Do you have a nickname? If so, how did you get it? Shully, because my last name is Shull; and Rella, because it’s short for Cinderella.
One word that describes you: Outgoing