Hudson vs. Highland OHSAA high school football score
Casey Myser shares his thoughts on the Highland football team’s victory over Hudson
Highland running back Casey Myser shares his thoughts after the Hornets’ 31-24 win in Hudson on Friday
Highland overcame a seven-point deficit early in the fourth quarter to earn a 31-24 victory over Hudson on Friday at Hudson Memorial Stadium.
Casey Myser scored the decisive touchdowns, tying the score with a 10-yard touchdown run with 6:29 left and scoring the winning goal from 4 yards out with 1:04 left.
After a skin infection landed him in the hospital, Myser was not cleared to play until Friday after missing the last two weeks of practice, but he still finished the game with 144 yards and two touchdowns on 29 carries.
Highland quarterback Dylan Borla also returned after missing most of last year with a knee injury. Borla completed 12 of 17 passes for 147 yards, one touchdown and one interception. Evan Foust was Borla’s favorite target with nine catches for 112 yards and one touchdown.
Hudson took the lead late in the third quarter thanks to the game’s only turnover.
After Brennan Funyak ran for a 6-yard touchdown, safety John Ploskunak intercepted Borla. One play later, Hudson running back Reno Ferri ran a 33-yard touchdown sweep. Ferri finished the game with 97 yards on 10 carries.
In his first start as Hudson’s quarterback, Nathan Judy completed 12 of 20 passes for 154 yards and a 28-yard touchdown pass to Mark Salem in the second quarter.
Here’s how the game went over time with our live updates:
Casey Myser scored twice in the final quarter to lead Highland to a 31-24 victory.
Hudson took its final timeout with just 33 seconds left, facing third-and-7 at its own 27-yard line and trailing 31-24.
Highland has returned once again.
Casey Myser with his second rushing touchdown of the fourth quarter, a 4-yard touchdown up the middle. Kowza scores his fifth PAT of the night to make the game 31-24 with 1:04 left in regulation.
Myser has found his legs again after running only 50 yards in the first half
Hudson has to punt after the Highland touchdown. The Hornets take over at their own 29-yard line with 3:30 minutes left.
Highland has responded again.
Casey Myser capped an 80-yard Hornets drive with a 10-yard touchdown run. Jonah Kowza kicked the extra point and with 6:24 left in regulation, the score was tied at 24-24.
Hudson takes the lead after an interception; leads 24-17 after three quarters
Hudson made the game’s first big breakthrough.
Hudson safety John Ploskunak intercepted the ball from Dylan Borla and returned it to Highland’s 30-yard line.
On the next play, Hudson running back Reno Ferri charged right and ran 30 yards for a touchdown. Brad Masiella hit the PAT to put Hudson ahead 24-17 at the end of the third quarter.
8:45 a.m.: Hudson returns to the running game and equalizes to 17:17
After an exchange of blows, Hudson found his running game again and tied the game late in the third quarter. Brennan Funyak ran for a 6-yard touchdown and Masiella’s PAT tied the game at 17-17 with 1:27 left in the third quarter.
8:28: Highland opens second half with 28-yard touchdown pass and takes the lead again
Highland started the second half just the way it wanted, running eight plays for a touchdown that was capped off by a 25-yard pass from Dylan Borla to Evan Foust. Kowza’s extra point put Highland up 17-10 with 8:03 left in the third quarter.
Borla and Foust have scored seven times so far tonight.
8:03: Halftime stats for Hudson and Highland Football
- Hudson: 6-9 for 107 yards passing; 13 carries, 34 yards. Leaders: Nathan Judy 6-9 102 yards, 1 TD pass; Judy 8 carries, 16 yards; Mark Salem 3 catches, 75 yards.
- Highland: 7-8 for 87 yards passing; 25 carries, 89 yards. Leaders: Dylan Borla, 7-8, 87 yards passing; Casey Myser 14 carries, 56 yards; Evan Foust 5 catches, 68 yards.
- Neither team lost the ball.
7:55 a.m.: Highland and Hudson were tied 10-10 at halftime
It is a balanced game at Hudson Memorial Stadium with a score of 10:10. The kickoff for the second half is for Highland.
7:50: Highland equalizes to 10:10 after a long drive
Highland quarterback Dylan Borla pounced on the Hornets’ 12-play drive with a 1-yard touchdown run. Jonah Kowza kicked the extra point to tie the game at 10-10 with 25 seconds left in the first half.
Borla was a good two-way threat in the half, throwing a 25-yard pass to Evan Foust to set up the touchdown.
7:35: Hudson takes the lead with Nathan Judy’s 28-yard touchdown pass
Hudson takes the lead for the first time when Nathan Judy rolls free and hits Mark Salem with a 28-yard touchdown pass. Brad Masiella hits the PAT to make it 10-3 for Hudson with 7:07 minutes left in the first half.
Judy was 4-4 on the 58-yard drive, but the drive continued after Highland was called offside on a Hudson punt.
7:25 a.m.: Hudson and Highland are tied 3-3 after one quarter
Highland will have second and sixth attempts at their own 25-yard line at the start of the second quarter.
7:22: Hudson responds with a 38-yard field goal to tie the score
Hudson responded to Highland’s first point with a 38-yard field goal by Brad Masiella to tie the game at 3-3 with 17 seconds left in the first quarter. The field goal was set up by a 37-yard pass from Nathan Judy to Mark Salem.
7:15 a.m.: Highland opens the scoring run with a 34-yard field goal
Hudson gets the ball first. Explorers get a first down but punt it away. Highland with a 17-play drive into Hudson’s red zone, but two penalties keep them out of the end zone. Jonah Kowza hits a 34-yard line drive to make it 3-0 for Highland with 2:38 left in the first quarter.
History of the Tape: Hudson vs. Highland High School Football
| School | Record 2023 | Playoff result 2023 |
| Hudson | 9-3 | Lost to Walsh Jesuit 35-14 in the Division II, Region 5 regional semifinals |
| Highland | 11-3 | Lost to Avon 28-14 in the Division II, Region 6 regional final |
- Hudson and Highland have been playoff fixtures over the past decade. Hudson has faced Walsh Jesuit each of the past three years, while Highland has been eliminated by a state semifinalist each of the past two years.
- Hudson defeated the Hornets in Week 1 last year, winning 35-14 at Highland.
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The focus is on the players from Hudson and Highland
- Highland: Running back Casey Myser was a Division II All-Ohioan who rushed for 1,309 yards and 16 touchdowns on 179 carries (7.3 average) as a sophomore. Defensive end Carson Noonan returns as a first-team All-Ohioan and a Miami (Ohio) commit after making 56 tackles, including 14½ for loss, his junior season. Ryan Zywiec is the reigning Suburban League American Conference Lineman of the Year and was a third-team All-Ohioan.
- Hudson: Nathan Judy is coming off a stellar season as an outside linebacker and tight end, but will start at quarterback for the Explores this year. Jake Clapper is a third-year starter on the offensive line, which returns four of its five starters. Louie Castellarin will fit well at wide receiver and running back in Hudson’s offense.
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Behind the scenes of the Hudson and Highland Football coaches
Jeff Gough enters his ninth year as coach of the Hudson football team with a record of 68-26. He has led Hudson to the playoffs each of the last nine years.
Mike Gibbons enters his 10th year as Highland’s coach with a 71-29 record. The Hornets’ seniors have a 34-.6 record
