Hudson High School - True Blue Yearbook (Hudson, WI)

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Outstanding eighth grade leaders of the advisory program Miss iilbert gives us a smile . . . Leaders of the zestful seventh graders. A confident junior high basketball scjuad. Miss Murphy’s prodigies, the eighth grade. Promising young gridiron star . . . Future high school students, the seventh grade. Junior “Raiders” . . . Hm-m-m What have we here? 3D

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Summary of football Qames . . . September 21 HUDSON 20—ELLSWORTH 0 A rugged, well-balanced line followed by a charging backfield set a pace that jraralleled any Hudson grid team, as Ells- worth went down in defeat before the Raider offense in Hudson’s first conference game of the '45-’46 season. A tight defense held Ellsworth to one first down, while the Raider offense romp- ed over the Huh City's goal three times with Carl Sandberg carrying the hall each time. Cox showed ability as a fullback, as he charged and twisted through the Hub defense. Cox and Stevenson ran the first downs. September 28 MENOMOXIE 0—HUDSON 6 The Raider e'even proved to Hudson fans that they could score upon and defeat the Indians, in a rugged defensive game on the Indian field. The gallant goal-line stand on the three yard line by Hudson, preventing a touchdown, was the high point in excite- ment of a very close game. The end-around play was executed perfectly, and “Bob” Engebretson ran the ball over for the only score of the game. I loward Cox’s passing also was acclaimed very good. This second victory for the Raiders was the hardest fought, best-earned game of the season. October 5 COLFAX 0—HUDSON 27 Undefeat d and unscored upon for the third consecutive game of the season, the Raid ts found something to ce’ebrate about, as they trounced Colfax in the homecom- ing game, 27 to 0. Touchdowns were run ov-r the goal line by (»x. Christensen, and Sandberg. I hree of the four attempted extra |x ints were made, two bv passes, and the other by an end run. D-Witte. Evans, Strom. Cornelissen. and Engebretson deserved credit for fine blocking and good defensive work. Raider teamwork pushed the weaker Mores all over th- field, but a few Hudson tumbles resulted in loss of several more chances to score. October 12 SPRING VALLEY 0— HUDSON 14 A spirited, aggressive Raider team started a whirlwind game that appeared in the first quarter to be a walk-away against the Valley on the Hudson field. Both of Hudson’s touchdowns were made in the first quarter. A slump ended the scoring, and the defensive work also weakened. Cox and Sandberg ran the touchdowns over, and both extra points were completed on passes. John Strom, left guard, played the best defensive game, hitting hard and often. This game provided the fourth con- secutive win for the Raiders' record of only one loss during the season. October 19 RIVER FALLS 12—HUDSON 0 The only loss of the season, the first score made against the Raiders in a con- ference game, and loss of the Middle Border Conference Championship, all resulted from the defeat at the hands of a smooth-work- ing Pa ls' eleven. The first period saw a nip-and-tuck ground duel with very few passes being attempted. The first River Falls’ touchdown dis- heartened the Blueboys, and a decided de- cline showed in their playing. The seniors were especially sorry to lose, for they had their last chance for a championship in that game. It seemed as if everything worked for the Falls’ lads, and the Raiders’ plays just won dn t work. Nevertheless, a rugged game was given the Orange and White. October 26 HUDSON 13—NEW RICHMOND 0 After their defeat by River Falls, tire Hudson Raiders won over the boys from New Richmond by a score of 13-0. The hind of ball wasn t good for either team al!hough Hudson had a few bright spots. I he first quarter was -c reless; but in th- second quarter, the fighting Raiders drove the ball over after a long sustained drive. I be next touchdown came after a fift ett yard penalty set the Tigers deep in their own territory. They tried to pass, and then Bob De itte. tackle, intercepted and ran for the score. Hudson gained 217 yards to the I igetv. 70 yards in passing and scrim- mage. ((Continued on pag2 34J 32