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GO BEARCATS: College Park QB Camden Hughes making history committing to Cincinnati
2027 College Park quarterback Camden Hughes announced his commitment to Cincinnati in mid April.
Hughes is coming off a big junior season leading the Cavaliers to the Regional Semifinal round of the playoffs for the first time in school history as he threw for 2,648 yards with 36 passing touchdowns and rushed for 424 yards with nine rushing touchdowns.
For Hughes, the decision to commit to Cincinnati came down to fit, development and relationships.
"The main reason I chose to commit was because I felt like it was the right fit for me both on and off the field," Hughes said. "The offensive system and scheme that they have is similar to how I play so I know I will be developed there. The relationships were a big part of it too and when I went up there it was just a wow factor and knew this is where I want to call home."
Like the history that was made on the field in 2025, Hughes is making history as the first ever College Park quarterback to be going to the Power Four level for football which means a great deal to the rising junior.
"I'm truly blessed to be in this position," he said. "Starting football in seventh grade and seeing where I'm at now is amazing. Being able to play for this team and being surrounded by a great group of guys and being coached by coach Coats and his staff to now coach Buro to help develop me more into a college quarterback is such a blessing."
Coming off an undefeated district championship and 3rd round playoff appearance, Hughes is now focused on a big senior year trying to bring a state championship back to College Park.
"Some personal goals I have this year are to be rated and ranked as one of the top quarterbacks in the state and also to throw for 3,000 yards passing and get 50 passing touchdowns as well," Hughes said. "As a team we have really solidified our main goal as bringing a state championship back to College Park. I know with the guys we have around us we can do that and with that goal in mind I know we're headed in the right direction."
Camden Hughes and College Park put H-Town on notice in 2025, look for both Hughes and the Cavs to pick right up where they left off in 2026 with bigger aspirations in mind.
The Woodlands have State Title hopes next week
TEE IT UP: Westlake, The Woodlands, Lake Travis, Memorial battle for State Supremacy
The stage is set for a showdown.
The UIL Boys State Golf Tournament tees off next week at White Bluff Golf Course, and Class 6A is loaded with contenders.
Power programs like Westlake High School, Lake Travis High School, Memorial High School and The Woodlands High School headline the field.
“This is a new course for everyone, so that will be interesting,” The Woodlands coach Eric Noski said. “It’s going to be a really competitive two days, and anyone can get hot at the right time.”
The Woodlands enters as a dangerous dark horse after sweeping district and regional titles. The Highlanders are led by seniors Tripp Depoy, Cooper Paull and Abhay Duggal, along with standout sophomore Anthony Butt. Duggal claimed both district and regional individual titles, while Depoy (Colorado State signee) and Paull (Gonzaga signee and 2024 State Champion) bring elite experience to the lineup.
The program has history, too—The Woodlands last won a state title in 2012.
Defending team champion Westlake returns after winning last year’s rain-shortened tournament, with Memorial finishing runner-up, followed by Lake Travis and The Woodlands.
Individually, all eyes will be on Asher Vargas of Grand Oaks High School, who looks to defend his state title.
Walnut Grove won Class 5A, while Lake Creek won silver.
Two days. One course. Plenty of contenders.
Who gets hot at the right time? ⛳🔥