Hughes returns

Cory Hughes

After year away from coaching for ministerial internship, former Faith Christian coach to take over Donoho’s boys’ basketball program.

By Joe Medley
East Alabama Sports Today

Cory Hughes always expected to coach basketball again in Calhoun County, just not at Donoho.

Hughes, who led Faith Christian to three consecutive Northeast Regional appearances before taking a year off for ministry pursuits, has been hired as Donoho’s boys’ basketball coach.

He’ll replace Korielle Beavers, who coached the Falcons for six seasons.

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