Julia Hughes '26 Recruiting Profile

Hi! My name is Julia Hughes and I am a current Junior at Ida High School. I have been a track athlete for several years now, competing in Indoor track and Varsity Outdoor Track, along with Cross Country to condition during the summer and fall months. These past couple years I truly dedicated myself to Track and Cross Country. My freshman and sophomore years were great years for me, but once I entered my Junior Year I completely changed my mentality. I have always been a competitive athlete and student, but, after conditioning in Indoor Track, I had figured out my goals of what I wish to see in the 2025 outdoor season and found myself new events.

I stay after practice, I always ask for help, I do what's best for the team, and really just want to live up to my expectations as an athlete. I was rewarded with almost all of my goals for Junior Year and I am excited to keep working towards more in the future! Some of my highlights from Junior Year include breaking our school records multiple times in the 100H and the 300H, becoming a regional champion in the 100H, and later on to compete in both hurdle events at state, and to become State Champion in the 100H!

I continue to work hard to accomplish more goals that I have for myself outside of track as well, I am the Class Of 2026 VP, Student Council Representative, A tutor, an intern for Monroe County Sports Network, an announcer for IHS Varsity Girls Basketball and Middle School Track and Field, Key Club/NHS Member, and a HOBY Volunteer with over 100 community service hours from this past year. I also maintain a 3.6 GPA and take most honors courses offered at my high school. 

With one more year left of high school, I want to pursue more of my goals and add to the list of my achievements by working hard and asking for help. I will make senior year my best year yet!