Sports
Football Friday: Hudson Beats Rice Lake 28-21 in OT
If you can't make it to the game, watch a live stream on the MSBN Sports Network. Kickoff is slated for 7 p.m.
The Raiders improved to 1-0 in the Big Rivers Conference and 2-1 overall Friday night with an exciting 28-21 overtime win over Rice Lake.
Watch an archived video of the game at this link
Rice Lake took a 21-19 lead into the final minutes of the fourth quarter against the Raiders.
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Down by 2 points with just 3:13 left in the fourth quarter, the Raiders powered out a huge first down, giving Hudson first and goal from the 2 yard line.
But the Rice Lake defense held strong, keeping the Raiders out of the end zone on three consecutive runs, bringing up a 4th and 1 play.
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With 1:30 left in the game, the Raiders decided to go for a touchdown. The Raiders fumbled the snap and Rice Lake took over on the 1 yard line.
On first down, Rice Lake pushed the ball out to about the 5 yard line. Hudson's defense forced a 4th and 3 with 1:11 left in the game.
That's when the Rice Lake long-snapper snapped the ball over the punter's head and out of the back of the end zone for a safety, tying the game up 21-21.
In overtime, Hudson struck first with a touchdown on 3rd and a long 10, and followed up with an extra point, taking a 28-21 lead. The Hudson defense kept Rice Lake out of the end zone, sealing the overtime win.
Update:
After two games across the river in Minnesota, Hudson will host Rice Lake in tonight’s football home opener at Newton Field.
The Raiders (1-1) are coming off of a big 20-0 victory at Chanhassen, while Rice Lake (2-0) dispatched of New Richmond 41-0 last week.
Kickoff is 7 p.m.
If you can’t make it to the game, watch a live stream on the MSBN Sports Network. Kickoff is slated for 7 p.m.
Read the Star-Observer's story about the Hudson Benchwarmers work to support the Raiders, and their need for volunteers and financial assistance.
- Click here to help paint Newton Field
- Click here to help with Thursday night spaghetti dinners
- Click here to help with concessions
2013 Schedule
Friday, Aug. 23 at Minnetonka (L 43-23)
Friday, Aug. 29 at Chanhassen (W 20-0)
Friday, Sept. 6 vs. Rice Lake
Thursday, Sept. 12 at Chippewa Falls
Friday, Sept. 20 vs. at Eau Claire North
Friday, Sept. 27 vs. Eau Claire Memorial
Friday, Oct. 4 vs. Superior High School
Friday, Oct. 11 at River Falls
Friday, Oct. 18 vs. Menomonie
The 2013 WIAA tournament begins Oct. 25 and concludes with championship games on Nov. 21.
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