One of the reasons why many people believe Freedom has a big change at a state title three peat is the elite level of play by guys like Jachaisax Hughes Jachaisax Hughes 5'8" | 145 lbs | DB Freedom | 2025 VA . The dynamic defensive back had a 38 yard interception returned for a score on Saturday, he is a FBS level corner in case you were wondering. You have to admire Freedom’s secondary as a whole, any bad throw they are likely to get their hands on the ball.

On a team that is loaded in nearly every position, the secondary for Freedom may be the deepest group. They showed that again on Saturday shutting down Madison’s explosive offense including top receiver Cord Yates Cord Yates 5'9" | 160 lbs | WR Madison | 2024 State VA . Junior defensive back Jachaisax Hughes Jachaisax Hughes 5'8" | 145 lbs | DB Freedom | 2025 VA had himself a day as he and the Eagles secondary had the Warhawks playmakers on lockdown. Hughes had 1 interception with tight knit coverage and was close to grabbing a couple more on the afternoon, he was electric. With the hype of a few of his classmates it cannot be understated that this young man may already be the best defensive back in the state. He is an excellent student who is sure to have more FBS level offers  coming soon.

We have already talked about the Eagles very good chances they have to repeat as State Champions for 2024, but we need to talk about their 2025 kids too! Hughes is a technically sound defensive back who knows to cover, tackle and create turnovers, if anyone needs to be talked about on Freedom its this dude. Jachai makes plays as returner as well, while he brought two kickoff returns for score last year, he runs down on every kickoff like a heat seeking missile.  Check out his Hudl Tape below, there is not one receiver in the state he won’t go up against. http://www.hudl.com/v/2JHZ9C