Postseason Awards and Press
Posted 06/09/2011
Robby Lynott - 2011 OHSLA Player of the Year
Robby Lynott - OHSLA Division I Midfielder of the Year
Tyler Zickel - OHSLA Division I Goalie of the Year
Coach Blue - OHSLA Division I Coach of the Year
Robby Lynott - US Lacrosse All-American, Northern Ohio
Cooper Charlton - US Lacrosse All-American, Northern Ohio
Cory Nye - Attack, 1st Team, OHSLA All-Ohio, Division I
Robby Lynott - Midfield, 1st Team, OHSLA All-Ohio, Division I
Cooper Charlton - Defense, 1st Team, OHSLA All-Ohio, Division I
Tyler Zickel - Goalie, 1st Team, OHSLA All-Ohio, Division I
Adam Coberly - LSM, 1st Team, OHSLA All-Ohio, Division I
Steve Jones - Midfield, 2nd Team, OHSLA All-Ohio, Division I
Zach Hruby - Face-Off, 2nd Team, OHSLA All-Ohio, Division I
Patrick O'Laughlin - Attack, Hon. Men., OHSLA All-Ohio, Div I
Andrew Circelli - LaxMagazine.com Midwest Player of the Week (6/7)
Team - #4, LaxMagazine.com Midwest Region Top 10 (6/7)
Team - Recognized by the Hudson City School Board (6/13)
Players dedicate first state lacrosse title to their coach - Hudson Hub (6/8)
Explorers bring trophy to unknown place: Northeast Ohio - Hudson Hub (6/8)
Hudson boys lacrosse team wins Division I state title - Plain Dealer (6/8)
After 6 trips to semifinals, Hudson boys lacrosse wins it all - Sports Ink (6/6)
School Board to Recognize Team
Posted 06/09/2011
HUDSON- The Hudson City School Board will recognize the 2011
OHSLA Division I State Champions Boys Lacrosse Team on Monday, June 13 at 7:30pm
in the High School Media Center.
Proper attire is required (khacki pants and nice polo shirt, no tennis shoes or
sandals). Players are expected to look and act appropriately.
The team will assemble at 7:20pm in the upper hallway, just outside the main entrance
to the Media Center. Those players participating in the GCL Demons practice on Monday
night will be dismissed early so that they may attend the ceremony at the High School.
Players should expect to receive a formal letter of invitation from the school.
Please let Coach Blue know if you will not be in attendance.
Championship Final Minute [Video]
Posted 06/07/2011
FINALLY, A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP!
Posted 06/06/2011
DUBLIN- It took just under 24 hours, 2 venues, 2 weather delays,
2 down and back trips to Columbus, but the Explorers could not be stopped as they
captured their first Boys Lacrosse State Championship by defeating the Wolves of
Kilbourne High School by a score of 14-8.
For Hudson, the game was bittersweet as the thrill of a large crowd was over-powered
by Mother Nature and a large delay created a postponement of the game. However,
when the game resumed Sunday afternoon, it was the Navy and White who kept on the
aggressive path and handed the Wolves their 6th loss of the season.
In the game, Hudson was lead by Patrick O’Loughlin’s 3 goals and 3 assists. Steve
Jones scored 3 goals and added an assist. Andrew Circelli was named Offensive MVP
for his three goals. Cory Nye (2g), Rob Lynott (1g,1a), Evan Finley (1g), Bo Lori
(1g), JD Lease (1a), Zach Hruby (1a), Zack Vehar (1a), and Connor Locke (1a) each
had points in the game.
Defensively, Cooper Charlton lead the team with his passion, hustle, and 6 ground
balls. JD Lease had several ground balls, some big clears, and was named the game’s
Defensive MVP. Alex Carlson had a memorable clear that knocked several Wolves out
of the way. In the cage, Tyler Zickel came up with 13 saves on 24 shots. Long-stick
middies Matt Vinson and Adam Coberly were aggressive and tenacious at their position
all game long. Justin Zickel had an outstanding game at defensive midfielder and
sparked several transition breaks for the Explorers.
In the end, it was a total team effort and the Explorers dominated from start to
finish. Hudson finishes the season with a 21-1 record and the school’s first state
championship in boy’s lacrosse!
Hudson returns home with TWO trophies!
Posted 06/05/2011
DUBLIN- After a 17-hour delay, the Explorers claimed the OHSLA
Division I crown with a 14-8 win over Worthington Kilbourne on Sunday at Dublin
Coffman High School.
In addition to carting the title trophy home, the team bus also carried home the
OHSLA Division I Coach of the Year award that was given to Coach Blue. The Varsity
finished the year with a remarkable record of 21-1.
Congratulations to everyone involved with the program!
Championship to resume today
Posted 06/05/2011
DUBLIN- After fighting through lightning delays starting with
10:16 remaining in the first period, Saturday's lacrosse finale was halted for the
night with Hudson leading Kilbourne, 12-7 with 8:17 left in the game.
The game will resume today at 3:00pm at Dublin Coffman High School.
There will be no scoreboard.
There will be no restrooms.
There will be no PA system.
There will be no locker rooms.
There will be a field.
There will be a team wearing black jerseys (the bad guys).
There will be a team wearing white jerseys (the good guys).
There will be a team bringing home the state championship trophy back home to Hudson
this afternoon!
End of the Season Checkout
Posted 06/04/2011
HUDSON- Dear players and parents,
Our end of the season checkout will be on Monday from 3:30-5:00 at the Field House.
All players will have to return their sidelines jackets and pants, uniform tops
and shorts, equipment bag, laundry bag, and other equipment not being signed out
for the summer.
Please make sure all equipment, uniforms, gear is washed and cleaned before turning
it in. If it is not cleaned, it will be sent back with you and collected at a separate
date.
Seniors will be able to purchase their helmet for $75.00 (payable to the Hudson
City School District).
All JV players who have returned equipment and went through check out are NOT required
to be in attendance.
Thank you!
Coach Blue
Hudson punches ticket to Championship Game
Posted 06/03/2011
HUDSON- On a picture perfect night, Hudson swatted away the
Bees of Medina in the State Semi-Finals and advanced to the State Championship Game
by a score of 8-7.
It was another exciting game between the two Northeast Ohio powers as King Neo was
returned to Hudson. Early on, Medina was the team in command as it jumped out to
a 4 goal lead. However, Bo Lori answered with a late first quarter goal and cut
the deficit to 3. Hudson rallied for 3 more goals in the 2nd quarter to trail 5-4
at half-time.
In the 3rd quarter, Hudson scored 2 goals to draw even. One of the goals from Connor
Locke sparked to team’s sidelines and got the crowd on their feet.
By the start of the 4th, Hudson’s offense started to get rolling and put up two
more goals from Rob Lynott and Cory Nye. Medina was able to answer with another
goal late in the game, but Cooper Charlton stripped the Bees best player two times
in the last 18 seconds of the game to clinch victory and a chance at the state title.
In the cage, Tyler Zickel recorded 18 saves on 40 shots. Defensively, Charlton,
Alex Carlson, and JD Lease held the starting attack of Medina to just 2 goals.
Hudson moves on to the State Championship game on Saturday night at 7:00 pm at Westerville
Central High School. Hudson has played Kilbourne 4 times in the past 6 years in
the state semi-final round. Kilbourne holds a 3-1 record in those games. This will
be the first time for the teams to meet in the State Final.
Hudson advances past Comets to Final 4
Posted 05/29/2011
HUDSON- Hudson got a chance for revenge on Saturday as they
hosted the Comets from Solon High School and avenged a 13-12 (2OT) loss in mid-April
by winning the Regional Final 14-8. The Explorers never trailed in the game as they
jumped out to a 5-0 lead, played solid defense and aggressive offense.
The defense was outstanding all game long as Tyler Zickel tied a record with 24
saves on the afternoon. Cooper Charlton, J.D. Lease, and Alex Carlson were stalwarts
in holding their men to low point totals. The midfield defense, which knew it had
to step up, held the vaunted Solon middies to just 3 goals.
Offensively, Hudson was lead by Robby Lynott’s 5 goals and 1 assist. Steve Jones
and Andrew Circelli each had 3 goals. Patrick O’Loughlin added 2 goals and an assist.
Zach Hruby (2a) and Bo Lori (1g) each added key points in the game. Players with
solid efforts during the game were Evan Finley at the attack, Justin Zickel, Chris
Rightnour and Connor Locke at the midfield, and Adam Coberly at the long-stick midfield.
Hudson now moves on to the State Semifinal for the sixth time in seven years on
Thursday versus the winner of Sunday's Medina-St. Ignatius game. Game time will
be at 7:00 pm. The winner will earn a berth in the State Championship Game on Saturday
at Westerville Central High School.
Hudson overcomes weather, Kent
Posted 05/27/2011
HUDSON- For a game that took two days, two weather delays, a
tornado warning, a power outage, and a lot of rain, wind, and mud, it was not going
to stop the Explorers from trying hard to play their best. Hudson was able to fight
off a slow start and win 7-2 over a very determined and aggressive Kent Roosevelt
team. With the muddy field conditions and fierce rain, the Explorer defense tightened
up and held the Roughriders scoreless over the final three periods of the game.
Cooper Charlton, Alex Carlson, and JD Lease were phenomenal all game long. Tyler
Zickel was very solid in the cage turning back 11 Rider shots. The midfield defense,
led by a great effort from Chris Rightnour, also tightened up and had a good day.
Long-sticks Matt Vinson, Adam Coberly, and Mason Doyle also had a good evening as
they shut down the Rider midfielders.
Offensively, Hudson was not the sharpest it has been all year, but Steve Jones was
able to single handedly get Hudson back into the game. He had 4 goals on the night.
Andrew Circelli, Pat O’Loughlin (1g,1a), and Zach Hruby (1g,1a) were able to add
single tallies.
The Explorers will get a chance at capturing the Regional Championship on Saturday
as the Solon Comets come to Lavelli Stadium for a 1:00pm start. Earlier this season,
Hudson lost its only game on the year to Solon at their stadium. Hudson fans are
being encouraged to wear white in support of the Explorers.
Roosevelt game to resume Thursday
Posted 05/26/2011
Dear players, parents, and fans,
We are attempting to restart the playoff game with Kent Roosevelt tonight at 6:00
pm. We are going to be dodging storms again, but we are tied with officials, schedules,
and other playoff games.
Please show your support by attending tonight's playoff game.
Also, thank you for the help and assistance last night during the storm and tornado
warning. With over 100 people at times in the Field House, without power, everyone
did a great job keeping the kids calm and focused. I hope everyone made it home
safely.
Take care!
David Blue
Hudson smacks down Shaker
Posted 05/23/2011
HUDSON- Hudson opened up the 2011 playoffs with a 20-1 throttling
of Shaker Heights. Hudson outshot Shaker 62-10. If it wasn’t for some amazing saves
by the Shaker goalie, the score could have been much higher. However, it is the
playoffs, and teams have to get their lineups set for the stretch run.
Leading the offense was Andrew Circelli with 4 goals. Evan Finley added 3 goals
and 1 assist. Cory Nye had 2 goals and 2 assists and Bo Lori added 3 tallies. Rounding
out the scoring with multiple point efforts were Pat O’Loughlin (1g,2a), Robby Lynott
(3a), Cooper Charlton (1g,1a), and Steve Jones (2g). Adding single tallies or assists
were Zach Hruby (1g), Matt Vinson (1g), Mick Mougey (1g), Connor Ganley (1g), Connor
Locke (1a), and Zach Nye (1a).
Defensively, Hudson went deep into the bench. The starting group of Cooper Charlton,
JD Lease, and Alex Carlson played tough defense. The 2nd group of Cole Mackay, Jake
Marina, and Tom Maley rotated in and played a solid game as well. In the cage, Tyler
Zickel had 5 saves and Bryce McCoy had 3. Depth at this time of the year is key
as Hudson was able to play several younger players, and get them valuable playing
time in the second season.
Hudson will now play Kent Roosevelt in the Regional Semifinals on Wednesday night
at 7:00 pm at Lavelli Stadium.
Tuesday games are CANCELLED
Posted 05/17/2011
HUDSON- Tuesday's games with University School are cancelled
due to the poor weather and field conditions and the games will not be rescheduled.
The Varsity and Junior Varsity teams should report to the Field House at 3:15 for
practice and film-work. Practice will be done before 5:00 pm.
The JV game with Brecksville is still scheduled to be played on Wednesday. However,
field conditions will dictate whether or not the game takes place.
The Varsity team will next play on Saturday at noon in the first round of the OHSLA
playoffs against the winner of Thursday's Shaker Heights/Stow-Munroe Falls game.
Hudson roughs up Kent
Posted 05/15/2011; Updated 05/17/2011
KENT- The Explorers traveled to Kent Roosevelt on Friday night
and played a wild game. The two teams traded goals back and forth through most of
the first period. With 10 seconds to play in the 1st quarter, the weather interfered
and forced a 45-minute delay. When play resumed, Hudson immediately capitalized
by scoring a quick goal to take a 6-5 lead. Kent answered back to make it 6-6, but
then the Hudson offense exploded. Hudson outscored Kent 14-3 over the next 3 quarters
to win handedly 20-9.
Leading the offense was Patrick O'Loughlin with 3 goals and 4 assists. Rob Lynott
had 5 goals including a highlight between the legs shot. Andrew Circelli had 4 tallies.
Cory Nye and Steve Jones each had 2 goals and 3 assists. Zach Hruby, game ball recipient,
had 2 goals and won 16 of 19 face-offs. Connor Locke and Justin Zickel each had
a goal as well. Adam Coberly earned a game ball for his hustle and 5 ground balls.
Overall, the defense (Cooper Charlton, Alex Carlson, Cole Mackay, JD Lease, Jake
Marina, Mason Doyle, Matt Vinson and Tom Maley) regrouped during the weather delay,
refocused, and played a solid game. Tyler Zickel and Bryce McCoy combined for 8
saves in the nets.
Hudson will host University School on Tuesday and then open up the 2011 playoffs
on Saturday. The opponent is yet to be determined, but Hudson will be the #1 seed
in the Northeast Region.
JV Notes: The JV was postponed until Monday, May 16 due to weather and field conditions.
Hudson defeated the JV Rough Riders, 6-5.
Hudson wallops Walsh Jesuit
Posted 05/12/2011
HUDSON- Finally, the sun came out and shined on the Explorers
for a full game. A beautiful night welcomed a large crowd to see Hudson beat Walsh
Jesuit 15-3.
Steve Jones had another solid game with 5 goals and an assist. Cory Nye, a game
ball recipient, had 4 goals. Evan Finley added a goal and 2 assists. Rob Lynott
(1g,1a), Zack Vehar (1g,1a), Andrew Circelli (2g), and Bo Lori (1g) each had goals.
Zach Hruby, Patrick O'Loughlin, Connor Locke, and Justin Zickel each helped with
assists. Defensively, Hudson was solid throughout. Cooper Charlon, Alex Carlson,
Cole Mackay, and Jake Marina played good 1 on 1 defense and limited the Warrior's
scoring chances.
LSMs Adam Coberly, Matt Vinson, and Mason Doyle were also tough throughout the game
and each had key ground balls. Tyler Zickel recorded 7 saves in the nets. Bryce
McCoy earned a game ball for his 3 outstanding saves in the 4th quarter. The face-off
duo of Hruby and Vehar were stellar winning 16 of their 20 draws.
Hudson will travel to Kent Roosevelt on Friday night for a big match up with the
9-3 Rough Riders.
JV Notes: The JV Explorers pushed their record to 12-3 with a big 17-1 victory over
the visiting Warriors. The Navy and White won 16 of 22 face-offs. Eric Lindroth
had 3 goals and an assist. Mick Mougey added 3 goals as well. Hudson outshot the
Warriors by a total of 45 to 6. Hudson will now play Kent Roosevelt on Friday afternoon.
Hudson whips up on Wooster in half game
Posted 05/11/2011
HUDSON- What was supposed to be a clear and sunny late afternoon
and early evening turned into another storm delay with an eventual calling of the
game before the 2nd half could begin. By the time the game was called, the Navy
and White were up 11-0 on the visiting Generals from Wooster.
Leading the offensive charge for Hudson was Robby Lynott with 3 goals and 1 assist
and Patrick O'Loughlin's 2 goals and 2 assists. Steve Jones added 2 goals and an
assist. Cory Nye and Bo Lori each had 2 markers. Zack Vehar added an assist as well.
Zach Hruby was on his way towards a big night with 5 face-off wins and 6 ground
balls. Cooper Charlton was equally important on ground balls as he had 6 by half-time.
Tyler Zickel recorded 4 saves on 5 shots in the cage.
Hudson will host Walsh Jesuit on Wednesday night at 7:00 pm. The Explorers now have
a record of 14-1 with 3 games to play on the regular season.
JV Notes: The JV team moved the record to 12-3 with a 15-5 win over the Wooster
High School Generals. Zach Nye and Connor Ganley were standout players during the
game. The young Explorers will host Walsh Jesuit on Wednesday afternoon at 5:00
pm.
Hudson dominates Westlake on Senior Night
Posted 05/08/2011
HUDSON- After an hour and twenty minutes storm delay, “Senior
Night” opened up for the Explorers and 10 quick scores later, the host team had
a commanding lead. Hudson eventually cruised to a 23-5 victory over Westlake as
31 players saw action.
The offensive explosion was lead by Steve Jones's 7 goals and 2 assists. His efforts
were worthy of a game ball. Andrew Circelli's 4 goals and 1 assist and Zack Vehar's
2 goals and 2 assists were also instrumental in the win. Others recording points
were Cory Nye (2g,1a), Rob Lynott (2g,1a), Evan Finley (1g,2a), Zach Hruby (2a),
Bo Lori (2g), Justin Zickel (1g), Connor Locke (1g), Alex Carlson (1g), Connor Locke
(1g), Zach Nye (1a), and Patrick O'Loughlin (1a).
Cole Mackay earned a game ball for his defensive performance. He shut his man out
throughout the game. Bryce McCoy, saw the majority of time in the cage, and recorded
5 saves.
The Navy and White honored 10 members of the Class of 2011 (Alex Carlson, Cooper
Charlton, Andrew Circelli, Payton Danko, Zach Hruby, Rob Lynott, Bryce McCoy, Cory
Nye, Derek Wilch, and Justin Zickel). Hudson will host Wooster on Tuesday and Walsh
Jesuit on Wednesday. Both games will be at 7:00 pm.
JV Notes: The JV Explorers added to their victory streak with a big 13-6 victory
over the Westlake Demons. Connor Ganley led the offense with 3 goals and 1 assist.
Zach Nye and Mick Mougey each added 2 goals and an assist. Brian May and Eric Lindroth
each added 2 goals. Defensively, the Navy and White played tough all game. Evan
Carlson recorded 6 saves in the nets. Hudson will host Wooster on Tuesday afternoon.
Hudson beats Bees in 3 OT
Posted 05/04/2011
MEDINA- On a misty night in Medina County, the Explorers came
away with an exciting 11-10, 3 overtime victory, against the host Medina Bees.
Hudson was down by 3 goals to start the 4th quarter, but Steve Jones, Pat O'Loughlin,
Andrew Circelli, and Robby Lynott (with 2) were able to punch the ball past the
tough Medina goalie. In overtime, both teams had chances in the first two periods;
however, neither team was able to capitalize on their opportunities. In the 3rd
OT, Robby Lynott, took possession of the ball after the timeout, ran down the right
side of the crease, and blistered a shot past the Bee's netminder.
For Hudson, it was the 12th win of the season. Overall, Medina won most of the statistical
categories and held possession of the ball for most of the game. However, key plays
made by Cooper Charlton in limiting Medina's best offensive player to just 3 points,
Adam Coberly's key assist, and Tyler Zickel's 19 saves were all instrumental in
the win.
Hudson will host Senior Night on Friday at 7:00 pm as the Westlake Demons travel
to Lavelli Stadium.
JV Notes: The JV Explorers traveled to Medina and punished the host Bees by a score
of 16-9. Leading the charge offensively was Connor Ganley, Zach Nye, and Andrew
Vadyak. Defensively, Sam Riddell and Seth Wagner not only played well, but were
able to combine for 3 goals. The “Winning Train” heads home on Friday for a 5:00
pm game with Westlake. The JV record now stands at 10-3.
Hudson rolls over Raiders
Posted 05/01/2011
HUDSON- The Explorers returned to Lavelli Stadium on Friday
night and defeated the visitors from Seneca Valley by a score of 19-9 and notched
Coach Blue his 200th career win. The Navy and White exploded for 7 first quarter
goals and kept the pressure and physical play on all game long. Team defense, offensive
ball movement, and great plays in transition were the key parts to the victory.
Leading the charge were the first line of midfielders. All 3 earned game balls.
Robby Lynott (2g,5a), Zach Hruby (2g,1a), and Steve Jones (2g) were stellar all
night. Patrick O'Loughlin (3g,3a), Evan Finley (3g,2a), Andrew Circelli (4g), Bo
Lori (2g), Connor Ganley (1g), Zack Vehar (2a), Cooper Charlton (1a), and Matt Vinson
(1a) rounded out the scoring.
Tyler Zickel recorded 10 saves in the game. Defensively, Adam Coberly and JD Lease
had very solid games and hustled all over the field. Overall, Hudson was able to
play 28 of 29 dressed players in the game.
Hudson will travel to Medina on Tuesday for a huge showdown with the dreaded arch-rivals
from Medina county.
JV Notes: The Junior Varsity team continued its “winning” streak by beating the
Raiders 7-6. The JV record now stands at 9-3 on the year. The offense was lead by
Justin DeYoung, Andrew Vadyak, Zach Nye, and Jordan Clark. Defensively, Brian Shawd
earned a game ball for his performance. Evan Carlson also recorded some big saves
in the cage. Hudson will travel to Medina on Tuesday afternoon at 5:00 pm.
Hudson gets past Polar Bears
Posted 04/28/2011
JACKSON TWP- The Varsity team traveled to Jackson on Tuesday
afternoon for a tough game against the Polar Bears. The game was played on the practice
field due to the field conditions from all the rains over the past week. Hudson
got off to a slow start and struggled with its defensive footing all game. With
just over 9 minutes to play in the game, the end didn't look good for the Navy and
White as it trailed 10-7. However, 6 straight goals took away the victory from the
host team and gave it to the visiting Explorers.
Robby Lynott earned a game ball for his spectacular play. He had 4 goals and 2 assists
there were crucial in the comeback. Andrew Circelli netted 5 fourth quarter goals.
Zach Hruby, Steve Jones, Pat O'Loughlin, and Bo Lori each contributed with a goal
and an assist.
Defensively, Hudson didn't have its best effort, but when needed, Tyler Zickel shut
down the cage with 11 saves and Jake Marina and Matt Vinson subbed in and helped
to stop the Polar Bear offense.
Hudson will host Seneca Valley on Friday night at 7:00 pm.
JV Notes: The Junior Varsity "winning train" moved to the next station with a 4-3
win over Jackson on Wednesday afternoon. Andrew Vadyak scored 2 goals, Jordan Clark
added a single goal, and Brent Zubal scored the big game winning goal. Jacob Jesionek
and Thomas Maley were standout defensemen. Payton Danko and Evan Carlson were solid
in the cage. Hudson's JV record is now 8-3.
Tailgate Party, Take 2
Posted 4/27/2011
HUDSON- The next tailgate party of the season is scheduled for
Friday, April 29 prior to the game against the Seneca Valley Raiders. Set up will
begin at 5:30, food will be served between 6:00 and 6:30, and faceoff is at 7:00pm.
The tailgate parties are open to the entire Hudson High School Lacrosse Family,
both JV and Varsity.
Burgers and dogs will be provided but we will need sides and deserts. If your last
name begins with A thru N: bring a salad or a side dish. If your name begins with
an O thru Z: bring a desert. If your last name begins with Lori: bring sunshine.
We will have a couple of cases of water on ice. If you would like soda, Gatorade,
or something else to drink, you will need to bring that yourself.
Future tailgate dates are Friday, May 6 (Westlake), and Wednesday, May 11 (Walsh
Jesuit). Look for information as those dates approach.
The Tailgate Team looks forward to seeing you all there on Saturday and a Hudson
victory over the Raiders! If you have any questions email Tom O'Loughlin at
toloughlin@clevelandcement.com or call him at 216.470.7053 (cell).
Jackson game changes
Posted 04/26/2011
JACKSON TWP- Today (Tuesday, April 26), the Varsity will play
at 5:00pm at the Jackson Practice Field (same location, but no stands).
Varsity check-in at 3:10 or asap
Varsity depart at 3:20
Game at 5:00 pm
Return at 8:00 pm
Tomorrow (Wednesday, April 27), the Junior Varsity will play at 5:00pm at the Jackson
Practice Field (same location, but no stands).
JV check-in at 3:15
JV depart at 3:30
Game at 5:00 pm
Return at 8:00 pm
The JV will practice today from 3:30-5:30 at the Field House. Bring court shoes!
Hudson mauls Mentor
Posted 04/24/2011
MENTOR- The Varsity team rebounded from the loss at Solon with
a 17-1 thumping of Mentor. It took the first quarter to get out the haze, but the
offense was able to post 29 first half shots and took a commanding 7-0 lead into
the break.
Leading the offensive charge was Robby Lynott with 4 goals and 2 assists. Patrick
O'Loughlin contributed 4 goals. Andrew Circelli posted 3 goals from the crease attack
spot. Bo Lori and Justin DeYoung (game ball recipients), brought up from the JV
game to give depth, had big afternoons. Lori had a goal and 2 assists. DeYoung added
a goal and an assist. Rounding out the scoring was Zack Vehar (1g,1a), Evan Finley
(1g,1a), Zach Hruby (1g), and Matt Vinson (1g). Vinson earned a game ball for his
play at the LSM position.
In the cage, Tyler Zickel played the first half and had 4 saves. Bryce McCoy played
a solid second half and recorded 3 saves.
Hudson will travel to Jackson on Tuesday night for a big regional matchup against
the Polar Bears.
JV Notes: The "winning train" continued as the JV team moved their record to 7-3
with a 12-1 win at Mentor. Leading the scoring was Bo Lori with 6 goals. Connor
Ganley and Andrew Vadyak each added 2 goals. Justin DeYoung (1g,2a) and Jordan Clark
(1g) added points as well. Game balls went to Jordan Clark and Ohlen Rudy for the
solid play. Hudson travels to Jackson on Tuesday afternoon at 5:00 pm.
Hudson clipped by Comets in 2 OT
Posted 04/22/2011
SOLON- The Navy and White's 8-0 win streak came to a screeching
halt fifteen seconds into the 2nd overtime against the Solon Comets as the host
team convert an extra man goal for an exciting 13-12 victory over Hudson.
The Explorers had to creep out of an early 4-1 hole, but rallied with 7 2nd quarter
goals. Defensive breakdowns in the 4th quarter allowed 5 Solon goals. In overtime,
Hudson had 2 chances for the winner, but one off the goalie's knee and a second
deflected shot took away the opportunity to celebrate. Hudson got beat in almost
every statistical category.
The team finished the first half of the season with an 8-1 record and will look
to start off the second half of the season with a win on the road at Mentor on Saturday
afternoon.
JV Notes: The JV team continued its win streak with a big 10-3 win over the Comets.
Leading the charge was Justin DeYoung with 6 points. The extra man offense of Eric
Lindroth, Justin DeYoung, Mick Mougey, Bo Lori, Jordan Clark, and Andrew Vadyak
were also instrumental in the win. Defensively, Jacob Jesionek was stellar in his
play. Hudson will travel to Mentor on Saturday at 11:00 am. The JV record now stands
at 6-3.
Varsity victorious over Vikings
Posted 04/20/2011
KENT- The Explorers hosted the Hoover Vikings at KSU's Dix Stadium
and exploded for 8 first quarter goals en route to a solid 14-7 win. Hudson's offense
was sparked by midfield transition and defensive stops in the first quarter that
allowed the offense to post 17 shots.
Andrew Circelli led the offense with 6 goals. The rest of the scoring was spread
out between 8 other players. Cory Nye (2g,2a), Pat O'Loughlin (1g,2a), Evan Finley
(2g), Zach Hruby (1g,1a), Robby Lynott (1g), Steve Jones (1g), Zack Vehar (1a),
and Matt Vinson (1a) were able to add points to the scoring sheet.
JD Lease earned a game ball for holding his man pointless. In the cage, Tyler Zickel
continued his solid play with 15 saves on 37 shots. The face-off groups of Hruby,
Vehar, Adam Coberly, Mason Doyle, Matt Vinson, and a crew of short sticks won 17
of 23 draws.
Hudson will travel to Solon on Thursday night for a big regional match-up with the
Comets at 7:00 pm.
JV Notes: In a storm-shortened game, Hudson was able to secure a 5-1 victory over
the Vikings from North Canton. Bo Lori was solid on the offensive end and Logan
Malson and Seth Wagner were stalwarts on the defensive side. The win improves Hudson's
record to 5-3 on the year and snaps a 3 game losing streak. Hudson will travel to
Solon on Thursday afternoon at 5:00 pm.
Hoover game moved to KSU
Posted 04/19/2011
HUDSON- Due to rain-soaked fields, Tuesday's games have been
moved to Kent State's Dix Stadium. The JV will face-off at 5:00pm and the Varsity
will follow at 7:00pm (or 30 minutes following completion of the JV game).
There will be no big scoreboard or PA available, but there will be sideline score
clocks running. Players should be prepared with all of their equipment, cleats,
sideline gear, uniforms, etc.
Junior Varsity
3:15 check-in
3:30 depart from Field House
5:00 game
7:30 check-out from Field House
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Varsity
4:45 check-in
5:00 depart from Field House
7:00 game
9:45 check-out from Field House
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Varsity puts down the Patriots
Posted 04/18/2011
HUDSON- The Navy and White hosted Olentangy Liberty on Saturday
and sent the visitors from Columbus home with a 17-5 loss.
Hudson was lead offensively by game ball recipient Andrew Circelli's 5 goals and
1 assist. Middies Robby Lynott and Steve Jones (game ball recipient) blistered 4
shots each past the Liberty's net minders. Cory Nye (2g,3a), Pat O'Loughlin (3a),
Bo Lori (1g,1a), Connor Locke (1g), Zack Vehar (1a), Adam Coberly (1a) all contributed
goals or assists.
The starting defense of Cooper Charlton, Alex Carlson, and JD Lease were solid and
efficient on the defensive end with no penalties. Jake Marina (game ball recipient)
subbed in and played an outstanding game with his toughness and aggressiveness.
Tyler Zickel had 12 saves in the cage and Bryce McCoy recorded 1 save in his quarter
of work.
Hudson will host Hoover on Tuesday in a big regional game at Dante Lavelli Stadium
at 7:00 pm.
JV Notes: The young Explorers were not able to handle the wet and muddy field conditions
on Saturday and dropped a hard fought game to Liberty by a score of 8-6. Hudson
will host Hoover HS on Tuesday at 5:00 on East Woods 2. Hudson will then travel
to Solon on Thursday and Mentor on Saturday in an attempt to regain its winning
ways.
Tailgate Party Postponed
Posted 04/15/2011
HUDSON- The weather forecast is calling for wind and rain all
day Saturday, which is not prime tailgating weather. As a result we are going to
postpone the first tailgate party to a later date. The only thing worse than watching
a sporting event through a driving spring rain would be to tailgate for an hour
beforehand! Look for a future post regarding the rescheduled date.
If you have any questions, email Tom O'Loughlin at
toloughlin@clevelandcement.com.
Thanks,
The Tailgate Committee
Varsity swat the Wildcats
Posted 04/14/2011
HUDSON- The Varsity Explorers moved to 6-0 on the season with
an 8-4 victory over St. Ignatius. Hudson was able to avenge last season's playoff
loss by scoring 5 goals in the 2nd quarter. Overall, the quality of play for both
teams was sloppy as the two teams combined for 21 penalties. In the end, Hudson
was able to pull off another win and will get ready to play Olentangy Liberty on
Saturday afternoon.
Hudson was lead in scoring by Robby Lynott's 3 goals. Cory Nye added 2 goals and
an assist. Justin Zickel, Steve Jones, and Evan Finley each added single tallies.
Adam Coberly earned a game ball for his hustle at the long-stick midfield position
and 3 ground balls. The defense, behind Tyler Zickel's 15 saves, held the Wildcat
offense to just 2 even strength goals. Zack Vehar won 4 of 6 faceoffs at the midfield
x.
JV Notes: A young and banged up Junior Varsity team faced off against St. Ignatius
on Wednesday and lost 9-3. The JV team slipped to 4-2 on the season. The Navy and
White will be back in action on Saturday against Olentangy Liberty at 11:00 am.
Tailgate Party Announced
Posted 04/11/2011
HUDSON- Congratulations to the Hudson High School Lax Team on
a successful start to the 2011 season.
As the weather warms all fans thoughts turn to...... Tailgating! The first tailgate
party of the season is scheduled for the Saturday, April 16th game against the Olentangy
Liberty Patriots (this coming Saturday). Set up will begin at 11:30, food will be
served between 12:00 - 12:30. Face off is at 1:00 p.m.
Burgers and dogs will be provided but we will need sides and deserts. If your last
name begins with A thru N bring a salad or a side dish. If your name begins with
an O thru Z bring a desert. If your last name begins with Lori, bring filets and
lobster tails (it's a freshman thing). We will have a couple of cases of water on
ice. If you would like sodas or Gatorades, or something else to drink, you will
need to bring that.
Make a note: we have tailgate parties planned for Friday, April 29th and Wednesday,
May 11th as well. Look for emails as those dates approach.
We look forward to seeing you all there on Saturday and to cheering Hudson on to
a victory over the Patriots! If you have any questions, email Tom O'Loughlin at
toloughlin@clevelandcement.com.
Thanks,
The O'Loughlins, The Vincens, The Loris, The Wilches
Monday's practice moved to KSU
Posted 04/11/2011
HUDSON- Due to the conditions of the practice field at East
Woods, we will be practicing on the field hockey field at Kent State from 4pm to
6pm. Players must wear turf shoes!
Buses will depart from the Hudson Field House at 3:15pm and will drop off at 6:15pm.
Varsity gets revenge over NA
Posted 04/10/2011
WEXFORD, PA- Hudson traveled to North Allegheny on Saturday
to avenge last year's 17-12 loss at home, and pulled out a hard fought 13-10 win.
Hudson controlled the game early, as the Explorers scored 6 first quarter goals.
However, the host Tigers fought back to a 8-4 halftime deficit.
The game went back and forth throughout the 2nd half, and N.A. got within 1 goal
at 10-9 with a little under 7 minutes to play in the game. But, a big goal by Robby
Lynott, game ball recipient, sparked 3 more Hudson goals to ensure the victory.
Lynott lead the team in scoring with 4 goals.
Cooper Charlton (1a,8gbs) and Alex Carlson (6gbs) did a great job on defense throughout
the game. Justin Zickel had 3 big ground balls and a key assist in the 4th quarter.
In the cage, Tyler Zickel recorded 12 saves.
Hudson will now host rival St. Ignatius on Wednesday night at Dante Lavelli Stadium.
JV Notes: The JV Explorers suffered their first defeat on the 2011 season. The Tigers
were just too much and defeated Hudson by a score of 11-5. Hudson will host St.
Ignatius on Wednesday at 5:00 pm at East Woods #2 Field.
Varsity shakes up the Raiders
Posted 04/08/2011
SHAKER HEIGHTS- The Explorers traveled to Shaker Heights on
Thursday and beat the host Raiders by a score of 19-2. Twelve different players
were able to enter the scoring columns as Hudson dominated all game.
The offense was lead by Cory Nye's 3 goals and 3 assists. Evan Finley added 4 goals
and 1 assist. Andrew Circelli worked his way back into the lineup and had 3 goals
and 2 assists. Robby Lynott (1g,2a), Zach Hruby (3a), Pat O'Loughlin (2g), Bo Lori
(2g), Connor Locke (1g), Matt Vinson (1g), Cooper Charlton (2a), and Justin Zickel
(1a) all helped in scoring. Chris Rightnour had 2 goals and earned a game ball for
his hustle and high-energy play.
Mason Doyle earned a defensive game ball for 3 ground balls and pursuit all over
the field. Tyler Zickel started in the cage and had 1 save. Bryce McCoy played the
rest of the game and recorded a save and 1 ground ball. Hudson's defense once again
was solid, determined, and aggressive.
The Navy and White will travel to North Allegheny in Pennsylvania for a big match
up with the 3-1 Tigers on Saturday.
JV Notes: The Junior Varsity increased their record to 4-0 with a 6-2 victory at
Shaker Heights. Recording goals for Hudson were Andrew Vadyak (2g), Eric Lindroth
(1g), Jordan Clark (1g), Mick Mougey (1g), and Michael Taylor (1g). Logan Malson
and Brian Shawd were solid on defense. Evan Carlson and Payton Danko each recorded
5 saves. The JV Explorers will travel to Pennsylvania on Saturday for an 11:00 am
game.
Varsity soars past St. Ed
Posted 04/06/2011
HUDSON- The Navy and White made a triumphant return to Dante
Lavelli Stadium on Tuesday night by earning a 14-5 victory over the St. Edward Eagles.
Hudson's offense was lead by Cory Nye's 2 goals and 4 assists. Robby Lynott (2g,3a),
Evan Finley (4g), Steve Jones (2g,1a), Zach Hruby (2g), and Bo Lori (1g,1a) all
had multiple point games. Single goals and assists came from Connor Locke (1g),
Patrick O'Loughlin (1a), and Zach Vehar (1a).
JD Lease earned a defensive game ball for his 5 ground balls and stellar 1 on 1
play. In the cage, Tyler Zickel was outstanding recording 14 saves. Bryce McCoy
also played between the pipes and recorded a save. Zach Vehar earned a special teams
game ball for his 60% face-off wins, good defense, and fast break passing.
Hudson will travel to Shaker Heights on Thursday.
JV Notes: The JV team beat St. Edward's 10-5. The Explorers were lead by Andrew
Vadyak's 5 goals and 1 assist. Seth Wagner, a freshman long-stick midfielder, earned
a game ball for his goal in the second quarter. Payton Danko and Evan Carlson worked
between the pipes to make saves and keep the Eagles out of the net.
Medina games moved
Posted 04/06/2011
MEDINA- Due to a scheduling conflict, the games at Medina originally
set for Wednesday, May 4 have been moved up a day to Tuesday, May 3. The games will
remain at the same times (JV-5:00pm and V-7:00pm).
Varsity clips Coffman
Posted 04/04/2011
DUBLIN- The Explorers moved to 2-0 on the season with a hard
fought victory at Dublin Coffman by a score of 9-8. It wasn't easy as Hudson had
to deal with a 2-minute non-releasable penalty in the final minutes of the game
that cost them 3 goals. However, the Explorers were able to run out the clock and
clinch victory.
Hudson was lead by Evan Finley and Zach Hruby with 2 goals each. Pat O'Loughlin
and Robby Lynott each had 1 goal and 2 assists. Zach Vehar, Cory Nye and Steve Jones
each had single tallies as well.
In the cage, Tyler Zickel was fantastic. He recorded 14 saves on 27 shots. Adam
Coberly also had a solid game at the LSM position scooping 4 ground balls. Zickel
and Hruby earned game balls for their efforts.
Hudson will host St. Edward on Tuesday for the 2011 home opener.
JV Notes: The JV beat Coffman by a score of 6-3. Payton Danko had 12 saves in the
cage. Zach Nye had a goal and 2 assists. Justin DeYoung had 3 goals. Mick Mougey
had a transition goal. Sam Riddell had a big goal that sparked the offense. Jacob
Jesionek subbed in and played solid defense.
Snowed Out
Posted 03/31/2011
MENTOR- Due to Wednesday's snow storm that has lingered, Thursday's
games at Mentor have been rescheduled for Saturday, April 23. The JV game will start
at 11:00am and the Varsity will follow at 1:00pm.
Practice today will take place at the Field House from 3:30pm to 6:00pm. Players
will need to have court shoes for the basketball courts and tennis courts at East
Woods.
The next games are on Saturday in Columbus against Dublin Coffman (JV:11am, V:1pm).
Carlson to fly with the Falcons
Posted 03/30/2011
HUDSON- Senior defenseman Alex Carlson signed a national letter
of intent on January 30 that confirms that he will be heading to Colorado Springs
to attend the Air Force Academy and continue his lacrosse career with the Falcons.
Captains Announced
Posted 03/25/2011
HUDSON- The Hudson High School Boys Lacrosse Team has announced
their captains for the 2011 season as voted on by their teammates:
Robby Lynott
Senior
Midfielder
#22
3 year letterman
UMass
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Zach Hruby
Senior
Midfielder
#2
2 year letterman
Miami Univ.
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Cooper Charlton
Senior
Defenseman
#12
2 year letterman
Hill Academy
|
Congratulations to all 3 boys on a well deserved selection from their teammates!
Weekly Practice Schedule: Mar 28-Apr 2
Posted 03/25/2011
| DAY & DATE | TIME | LOCATION |
| Mon 3/28 | 3:30-6:00 pm Practice | Field House |
| Tue 3/29 | 3:30-6:00 pm Practice | Field House |
| Wed 3/30 | 3:30-6:00 pm Practice | Field House |
| Thu 3/31 | 6:00 pm JV @ Mentor
8:00 pm Varsity @ Mentor | Mentor Stadium |
| Fri 4/1 | 3:30-6:00 pm Practice | Field House |
| Sat 4/2 | 11:00 am JV @ Dublin Coffman
1:00 pm Varsity @ Dublin Coffman | Coffman Stadium |
Special Notes:
- MULCH ORDERS: All players should try to have 2 orders turned in by Saturday April
2.
- Player fees and game pack fees need to be turned in this week.
- This is the last week of the grading period, really push hard to get the best grades
possible!
- Make sure you are eating healthy, drinking plenty of water, and getting your rest.
- Players should have their own water bottle for practice.
- Dress for the weather at the end of practice not for the start of practice.
Hudson rips apart Revere
Posted 03/24/2011
BATH TWP- The Varsity (1-0) kicked off the 2011 season with
a resounding 22-0 victory over the host Revere Minutemen. Overall, Hudson played
with lots of energy, hustled all over the field, and capitalized on Revere turnovers.
All 28 players on the Explorers' roster saw significant playing time.
The starting attack trio of Bo Lori, Evan Finley, and Patrick O'Laughlin lead the
way with a combined 12 goals and eight assists. O'Loughlin earned the Gameball with
four goals, seven assists, and five ground balls.
The defense held the Minutemen to just seven shots and Tyler Zickel (3 saves) and
Bryce McCoy (1 save) combined in the cage for the shutout.
JV Notes: The JV opened the season in stellar fashion with a 17-1 win at Revere.
Justin DeYoung and Ben Weise both earned Gameballs for their outstanding performances.
Opening Week of Practice
Posted 02/22/2011
Below is the practice schedule for the first week (2/28-3/5).
Coach Blue will try to let everyone know where we will be starting on Monday 2/28
due to the weather as soon as he can. Players should be prepared for practice indoors
and outdoors each day. Remember, we are wearing sweatpants for practice every day
(even indoors).
WEEKLY PRACTICE SCHEDULE (February 28-March 5)
* Remember: Coach Blue's watch is always 5-minutes fast!
| DAY & DATE | TIME | LOCATION |
| Mon 2/28 | 4:00-6:00 pm
(or 6:00-9:00 pm) | HHS tennis courts
(or MS Gym) |
| Tue 3/1 | 3:30-5:30 pm | NC Soccer |
| Wed 3/2 | 4:00-6:00 pm | HHS tennis courts |
| Thu 3/3 | 3:30-5:30 pm | NC Soccer |
| Fri 3/4 | 4:00-6:00 pm
(or 5:30-7:30 pm) | HHS tennis courts
(or Aux. Gym) |
| Sat 3/5 | 9:00am-12:00 pm | Lavelli Field House
& East Woods Courts |
Special Notes:
- Make sure you have met with your teachers to know where your grades are and if you
need extra help.
- Make sure you start eating healthy, drink plenty of water, and get your rest.
- Equipment needs: Helmet (stickers removed), mouthpiece (mandatory), gloves, sticks,
arm pads, shoulder pads, practice jersey, & proper footwear.
- Players should have their own water bottle for practice.
- Players should have their hair cut and facial hair shaved (disciplined, clean cut
appearance and no jewelry).
- Practice dress colors: Blue, black, white, or grey are acceptable colors to wear
or Hudson team gear
- Sweatpants are mandatory for practice (EVEN INDOORS). The coaches will let you know
when we will wear shorts.
- Dress for the weather at the end of practice not for the start of practice.
- Note: Not meeting these expectations will result in an ejection from practice (will
count towards possible removal from the team if necessary).
Lynott Signs with UMass
Posted 01/19/2011
HUDSON- The Hudson High School Athletic Department has announced
that Robby Lynott has signed a letter of intent to play lacrosse at the University
of Massachusetts. While with the Minutemen, he will team up with with former Explorer
Bobby Tyler ('09).
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Team meeting announced for 11/4
Posted 10/28/2010
HUDSON- If you are planning on trying out for the lacrosse team
next spring, you will need to attend the team meeting on Thursday, November 4 at
3:30 pm in Room C212. The meeting should last about 30 minutes. Please make sure
you spread the word about the meeting to your teammates.
Keyes tabbed Academic All-American
Posted 05/25/2010.
HUDSON- On behalf of the Hudson Lacrosse program and the North
Coast Chapter of US Lacrosse, I would like to congratulate Ryan Keyes for being
named Academic All-American for the 2010 season.
Ryan will be invited to the All-American Banquet in Columbus in mid-June.
CONGRATS! You have earned it!
Coach Blue
Hudson falls to Ignatius
Posted 05/24/2010.
HUDSON- The 2010 season came to a crashing halt on Saturday
afternoon as the 7th ranked Wildcats from St. Ignatius fought hard and overcame
a late rush by the 2nd ranked Explorers and hung on to win by a score of 10-9.
Hudson, playing several Junior Varsity players due to injuries, started out strong
and had a 5-4 half-time lead. A poor 3rd quarter allowed St. Ignatius to take the
lead, but Hudson challenged back and had chances late in the game to tie. The Navy
and White were not able to execute enough to get the game evened up.
Hudson finishes the season with a record of 9-7.
Game Center
No games currently scheduled.
OHSLA Championship
Sunday, June 05, 2011
Worthington Kilbourne
8
Varsity
(19-3-0)
14
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No games currently scheduled.
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Brecksville-Broadview Hts
1
Junior Varsity
(15-3-0)
13
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