Ross Hughes
	Class: Senior Hometown: Charlotte, N.C. High School: Myers Park Height: 5-9

Cantello on Hughes:
"Among the grittiest we ever had - that's saying plenty - he's transformed himself into a Division I achiever. He ran a 31:14 in the 10,000m."

2009:
• Competed in seven meets
• Was Navy's second finisher at the UMES Invitational (9/5), placing eighth overall with a time of 26:23.61
• Took 13th at the Navy Invitational (9/12) with a 25:27.2

2008:
• Did not see any varsity action

Navy Track Career Bests:
• 5,000m - 15:32.04

High School:
• Attended Myers Park High School, where he earned four letters in cross country and track
• Named all-state in cross country during his senior season
• Was a three-time all-region cross country runner
• Helped the cross country team to three-straight regional championships

Personal:
• Son of Steve and Sonna Hughes
• Born Nov. 12, 1988, in Charlotte, N.C.
• Majoring in naval architecture