Football Game Preview: Hudson Explorers vs. Wadsworth Grizzlies

The Hudson Explorers will challenge the Wadsworth Grizzlies at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.

If Hudson beats Wadsworth with 35 points on Friday, it's going to be the team's new lucky number: they've won their past two matchups with that exact score. The Explorers didn't even let Twinsburg on the board on Friday, marking the Explorers' second-straight 35-0 shutout. The win was familiar territory for the Explorers, who have now won four contests in a row.

Brennan Funyak

Rushing Yards

09/26/25 @ Twinsburg	81
09/19/25 @ Stow-Munroe Falls	27
09/12/25 vs Solon	39
09/05/25 @ St. Vincent-St. Mary	7
08/29/25 @ Highland	5
+ 3 more games

Hudson relied on the efforts of Christopher Horner, who gained 84 total yards and two touchdowns, and Brennan Funyak, who rushed for 81 yards and one score on only nine carries. That's the most rushing yards Funyak has posted since back in November of 2024.

Meanwhile, Wadsworth humbled Brecksville-Broadview Heights with a 49-12 victory. The victory continues a trend for the Grizzlies in their matchups with the Bees: they've now won four in a row.

Wadsworth's win bumped their record up to 6-0. As for Hudson, their victory bumped their record up to 5-1.

Hudson came up short against Wadsworth in their previous matchup back in September of 2024, falling 21-14. Will the Explorers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.