Student-athlete Troy Hughes is the recipient of the Cerro Coso Community College Foundation Athletic Academic Achievement Award. As a sophomore, Hughes, has demonstrated dedication and commitment both on the field and in the classroom.

A transfer student from Cal State Bakersfield, Hughes has been playing for the Coyotes Baseball Team for the last year. He plays the position of first baseman, hit .326, had 2 home runs, 39 runs batted In (RBI), and he is the athlete with the highest GPA. He graduated from Cerro Coso in May with a degree in Liberal Arts: Math and Science.