Cole Laya 2024-25

Cole Laya

Cole Laya enters his third year on staff as he joined the Fairmont State Men's Wrestling staff in Fall of 2024. Laya also enters his first year on the Women's Wrestling Staff.

Laya, a native of Fairmont, West Virginia, had a standout career at West Liberty University where he was a five-time All-American and two-time National Champion. Laya was MEC Wrestler of the Year twice.

Laya was a standout in the classroom as well where he was a five-time Academic All-American and MEC Student Athlete of the Year once. Laya also had a standout prep career at East Fairmont where he was a four-time State Finalist, three-time State Champion and three-time NHSCA's All-American.