Hugh Johnson, 2005

Hugh began his basketball career at GHS as a 8th grader.  He also played on the 6-man football team and on the baseball team.

In his final three years as a basketball player, GHS enjoyed one of its most successful runs in its history, compiling an overall record of 72 wins and only 3 losses.

Hugh received several accolades during his playing career, including being named to the All District Team (3 years) and the All Unit II (Region) Team (3 years). His senior year, he was named one of the Top Ten Players in Tennessee.

​Hugh went on to play 4 years of basketball at Tennessee Tech University. Following graduation from college, he coached for a time at Hall High School.