February 13, 2024
Lake Minneola Quarterback Jackson Hughes Signs with Keiser University
By Kyle Coppola
Lake Minneola Quarterback Jackson Hughes Signs with Keiser University
Jackson Hughes, who had a record-breaking year for Lake Minneola, signed his commitment letter to play for Keiser University in the fall of 2024. Jackson announced on his social media page, “Thank you, Lake Minneola, and the coaches for everything you guys have done for me,” Hughes said.
(Jackson Hughes committed to Kaiser University. Photo credit – CFVISUALS)
Hughes had one of the best years that a Lake Minneola quarterback has ever had. He was ranked as the top six quarterbacks in the state of Florida. He threw for over 3,700 yards, 36 touchdowns, and ran a QB-centric offense. Hughes put up massive numbers against Lakeland, Vanguard, and Mainland, who are all very good programs.
Hughes led Lake Minneola to a district championship in 2023. He also led the Hawks to a regional championship where the Hawks competed with Lakeland. Hughes took care of the football, only throwing 6 interceptions this season. He was 10-4 as a starter and named as a 1st Team All-District.
(Hughes broke the Lake Minneola Hawks school record for yards and touchdowns thrown in 2023.)
Keiser University plays in the NAIA. They are based out of West Palm Beach, Florida. We look forward to what Hughes does in 2024. Congratulations to Jackson Hughes, his family, coaches, and friends!
Photo Credit – CFVISUALS
Kyle Coppola was born in Newton, Massachusetts and received his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Communications from Curry College in 2016. After traveling to Florida on a family vacation, he decided he could not get enough of the warm weather and made the move from snowy Massachusetts to central Florida 8 years ago.
For the last decade Kyle has gained valuable experience in social media content creation, marketing and sales, writing, video production, sports announcing and even broadcasting for local radio stations, such as FM 102.9 in The Villages and FM 91.5 in Massachusetts. Every year he volunteers at The Villages Charter High School as a play-by-play sports announcer for the football games as well as a public address announcer for the basketball games, including the annual Battle at The Villages Tournament.
Outside the office Kyle is a husband and father to two beautiful girls along with their cat. In his spare time he likes to spend time with his family, travel, play golf and swim. He is also a huge sports junkie and even bigger motorsports fan and loves to attend racing events when he can.
