Avia Hughes

CHAMPAIGN, IL - February 05, 2026 - Avia Hughes during practice at Irwin Indoor Football Practice Facility in Champaign, IL. Photo By Lucas Sun/Fighting Illini

Photo by: Lucas Sun/Fighting Illini

Position:
Forward
Height:
5-7
Class:
Freshman
Major:
Data Analysis, Psychology
Hometown:
League City, Texas
High School:
Apex Learning

High School/Club

2025 Ghana U21 National Team Camp
4x U.S. National Team Camps (2021-24)
3x U15 National Team MVP
2023 National GA TalentID Camp
2x National Honor Society (2022-23)

Personal

Born on April 1, 2009... Daughter of Douglas and Katrina Hughes... has one brother, Ellington, and one sister, Isla... She can play the bass guitar and is ambidextrous... Chose Illinois because "The coaches and staff seemed to care a lot about me not only as a player but also as a person. They want to win and compete in the big tournament, and it's clear they're making the right moves to get there. Illinois also feels like the perfect place for me to continue developing my skills and preparing for the professional level."