Texas high school track and field state champion found dead in his home

A Texas high school track and field state champion has died unexpectedly.

According to KDFW in Dallas, Roy Hughes Jr. was found unresponsive in his home after he came home from practice on Friday. His mother, Virginia Mosley, told the station that Hughes Jr. fell asleep and never woke up. Dallas Fire-Rescue arrived at the home and pronounced him dead.

All hs coaches work toward & dream of having a state champion on their team, in all sports. Thank you Roy Hughes jr., for help making the current Legendary Lincoln T&F Staff dream come true. Gone too soon, but will never be forgotten. Tiger 💜! 🐅🦾🥇⁦⁦@LegendaryLHS⁩ pic.twitter.com/8yg1AWCd2q

— Lincoln Athletics (@LHS5PS) August 9, 2025

Hughes Jr. was several days away from starting his senior year at Lincoln Heights High School (Dallas). A few months ago, he won the Texas 4A state title in the 300 hurdles in a time of 36.58 seconds…

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