“He’s helped make Tyler better over the years,” said Steve Zeller. “They would battle and fight in practice, but always be the best of friends after practice.”

Coy has played through pain over the years — particularly in junior high, when he grew 5 inches the summer after his seventh grade year — due to a growth disease in which his bones grew faster than his joints. But Coy is quick to point out he is not afflicted with Marfan’s Syndrome, a serious condition which sometimes plagues extremely tall people. The pain has subsided now that Coy is nearly finished growing.

Coy’s play hasn’t gone unnoticed by potential future coaches. Several schools, including Vincennes University, the University of Indianapolis, and the University of Southern Indiana, have shown serious interest in having Coy continue his career in their respective uniforms. Coy intends to major in elementary education or another field involving work with children.

Coy says he plans on waiting until after the season to decide what college will get his talents next year. But regardless what school’s jersey he’s wearing next season, it’s likely he’ll be the most popular player in that arena as well.