Teauna Hughes exemplifies the caliber of athlete deserving induction into the NWAC Hall of Fame. At Mt. Hood, Hughes led the NWAC in home runs during her freshman season with an impressive 21 homers, while also ranking fourth in RBIs with 51—demonstrating her power, consistency, and clutch hitting.

Most notably, Hughes played a pivotal role in leading Mt. Hood to the NWAC Championship in 2014. Her offensive firepower and leadership on the field were instrumental in the Saints’ title run, anchoring the lineup and delivering in high-pressure moments. Her ability to elevate her team during postseason play highlighted her competitive edge and commitment to excellence, leaving a lasting legacy in Mt. Hood’s softball history. In 2013, she was named the Southern Region Player of the Year and NFCA NWAACC All-American. In 2014, she won the NWAACC Southern Region Most Valuable Player award and was named again to the NFCA NWAACC All-American team.

Her success continued at Boise State, where she was named to the All-Mountain West First Team in her senior year. Hughes led the Broncos in batting average (.386), hits (56), doubles (12), RBIs (47), and slugging percentage (.710), while finishing second in home runs (11) and runs scored (30).

Beyond the diamond, Hughes also excelled in the classroom. She earned multiple academic awards throughout her collegiate career, including recognition on the Dean’s List and conference academic honors. Her dedication to her studies reflected the same discipline and drive she brought to her sport, embodying the ideal of a student-athlete who thrives in both arenas. In 2014, she was named NWAACC Academic All-Star and 2015 Academic All-Mountain West while at Boise State University.

Teauna Hughes’s career is a testament to dual-level excellence—dominating at the NWAC level and seamlessly transitioning to Division I softball. Her achievements, leadership and academic success make her a symbol of NWAC athletic greatness.

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