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Lafayette Today
By the People, for the People
Lifelong Friends Wrestle Together at Lafayette High
RJ McCoy and Robert McKinney have been wrestling partners since childhood.
Published on Feb. 12, 2026
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Lafayette area high school wrestlers RJ McCoy and Robert McKinney have been best friends and wrestling partners since they were young children. The two seniors at Lafayette High School have continued their close bond on the wrestling mat, supporting each other through their high school careers.
Why it matters
The story of McCoy and McKinney's lifelong friendship and wrestling partnership highlights the power of sports to bring people together and foster deep bonds. Their journey also demonstrates the value of perseverance and self-belief, as McCoy overcame early setbacks to prove he belonged on the wrestling team.
The details
McCoy and McKinney have been wrestling together since they were 5 years old, developing a close friendship over the years as they competed side-by-side. Now seniors at Lafayette High, the two continue to support each other on the wrestling mat, with McCoy saying he "proved to myself that it wasn't just a fluke that I came back" after early struggles, and that he "feels like I proved it to myself that I belong here."
- McCoy and McKinney have been wrestling together since they were 5 years old.
- They are currently seniors at Lafayette High School.
The players
RJ McCoy
A senior wrestler at Lafayette High School who overcame early setbacks to prove he belonged on the team.
Robert McKinney
A senior wrestler at Lafayette High School and McCoy's lifelong best friend and wrestling partner.
What they’re saying
“I definitely proved to myself that it wasn't just a fluke that I came back and I feel like I proved it to myself that I belong here.”
— RJ McCoy, Lafayette High School Wrestler
The takeaway
The story of McCoy and McKinney's lifelong friendship and wrestling partnership is an inspiring example of the power of sports to bring people together and foster deep bonds. Their journey also demonstrates the value of perseverance and self-belief, as McCoy overcame early setbacks to prove he belonged on the team.
