The 2025 Ohio high school football season rolls on with a classic Akron-area clash as the Hudson Explorers (1-1) travel to face the St. Vincent-St. Mary Fighting Irish (0-2) on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Hudson looks to build momentum after splitting their first two games, while SVSM is hungry to notch their first win of the season in front of their home crowd.
Game Details
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Matchup: Hudson (OH) @ St. Vincent-St. Mary (OH)
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Date & Time: Friday, September 5, 2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: St. Vincent-St. Mary High School, Akron, OH
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Hudson Explorers
Hudson enters this game with a 1-1 record, ranked #32 in Ohio and #9 in their division. The Explorers average 247.5 total yards per game, powered by QB Hayden Lipinski’s passing efficiency and a solid ground attack led by Reno Ferri. The key will be establishing offensive balance while keeping defensive pressure on a struggling Irish offense that has yet to score this season.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #483
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State Rank (OH): #32
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Division Rank: #9
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Key to Win: Control the tempo, take advantage of early scoring opportunities, and limit turnovers on the road.
Main Squad
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#18 Hayden Lipinski – QB
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#44 Reno Ferri – RB
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#16 Nathan Judy – WR
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#11 Carson Blake – WR/DB
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#24 Mason Turner – RB/LB
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#52 Gavin Collins – OL/DL
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#75 Landon McCoy – OL
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#7 Ryan Keller – DB
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#8 Luke Harris – LB
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#13 Christopher Horner – K
St. Vincent-St. Mary Fighting Irish
SVSM has endured a tough start, sitting at 0-2 with losses by a combined 78-0. Ranked #160 in Ohio and #35 in their division, the Fighting Irish need to find rhythm offensively while tightening up their defense. Playing at home offers a chance to reset against a Hudson team still building consistency.
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2025 Record: 0-2
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National Rank: #2,595
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State Rank (OH): #160
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Division Rank: #35
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Key to Win: Generate offensive production, stay disciplined on defense, and seize momentum early to spark confidence.
Main Squad
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#4 Michael Johnson – QB
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#2 Elijah Moore – RB/WR
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#5 Anthony Wilson – WR/CB
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#10 Christian Sanders – WR/DB
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#21 Malik Freeman – RB/LB
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#54 Jordan Brooks – OL/DL
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#60 Aiden Matthews – OL
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#22 Cameron Hill – LB
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#33 Isaiah Carter – DB
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#1 Xavier Price – ATH
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Division Rank | Record |
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| Hudson | #483 | #32 | #9 | 1-1 |
| St. Vincent-St. Mary | #2,595 | #160 | #35 | 0-2 |
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