High School: Was a second-team all-state selection at Fossil Ridge High School in Fort Collins, Colo. ... Was an all-conference pick as a senior ... Notched 16 goals and 14 assists during his senior campaign ... Was an academic all-conference selection with a 3.2 GPA ... Coached by Robb Ball.

Personal: Son of Matt and Susan Hughes ... Has two siblings: Ryan and Lauren ... His father, Matt, played soccer at West Virginia Wesleyan ... Enjoys snowboarding and playing golf ... Is majoring in business.