Russ Hughes (Photo/Bill Ennis)Dr. McFarland said, "We are pleased that Russ will be joining our coaching staff. His understanding of the sport, connections through Pennsylvania, and desire to see the student-athletes succeed makes him a tremendous compliment to coach Gordon's staff."
Hughes, a 1998 graduate of Penn State, guided Benton High School to the 210 PIAA "AA" Team State Championship, while finishing as runners-up in 2009 and 2013. He also guided Benton to four PIAA District 4 "AA" titles and five PIAA "AA" Northeast Regional crowns. He was named the 2010 PIAA "AA" Wrestling Coach of the Year and was inducted into the Pennsylvania Coaches Hall of fame in 2003.
As a wrestler for the Nittany Lions he was a 1996 NCAA Division I All-American finishing third that year. He was also a 1995 USA University Freestyle Champion; captured the USA Fila Junior World Freestyle title in 1992 and was a 1991 USA Junior Greco-Roman Champion.
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