Hudson vs. Bishop Watterson High School girls soccer score, OHSAA playoffs live updates

By admin — In News — November 14, 2026

   ​Only two Division II girls soccer teams get to play in the final game of the season and for the second season in a row, one of them his Hudson.The Explorers (21-0) head to Crew Stadium Nov. 14 to play Bishop Watterson (18-1-2) in a 7 p.m.Follow along here for live updates and scores:Watch Ohio High School Sports Live on NFHS Network all yearA look at the state history of Hudson, Bishop Watterson girls soccerThe Explorers have reached the state finals six times and the final four eight times. They were state champions in 2000 and runners-up in 2025, 2001, 19999 and 1995. Last year, they fell 3-2 to Whitehouse Anthony Wayne.The Eagles have reached the state final twice in the last three years and have reached the state semifinals five times. Hudson beat Bishop Watterson 2-0 last year in the round of four.Hudson girls soccer starting lineupJerseyNamePosition00Addie FrankGK2Mackenzie BezdekM3Molly GradyM11Elliana DurachinskyF13Hannah MeeseM16Alyssa ManiarF19Grace PetrallaD20Riley UppercueD21Teagan HartfelderD22Abby FilipovitzM23Stella SchmittDPlayers to watch for HudsonMontana commit Alyssa Maniar (32 goals, six assists) leads the way. Hannah Meese (22 goals, 20 assists), Elliana Durachinsky (12 goals, eight assists) also scored against the St. Ursula. Addie Frank, along with Hannah Gorman, have helped anchor a Hudson defense that hasn’t conceded a goal in seven straight games (Oct. 5, Hudson 3, Walsh Jesuit 2). The duo has recorded 14 shutouts this season.Hudson Explorers’ postseason results, scheduleDateOpponentResultOct. 27Painesville RiversideW, 13-0Oct. 31HooverW, 8-0Nov. 3North RidgevilleW, 3-0Nov. 7HighlandW, 4-0Nov. 10Cincinnati St. UrsulaW, 3-2Players to watch for Bishop WattersonWatterson, which beat Avon 4-0 in the other semifinal, is a nightmare, with goal scorers Sophie Scott (17 goals, 12 assists), Gwynn Griffin (12 goals, 13 assists), Ayden Goulet (nine goals, 14 assists), Kaitlin Host (10 goals, four assists), Elle Smith (nine goals, three assists), Addi Lucki (seven goals, three assists), Annabelle Adkins-Davidson (six goals, five assists) and Stella Mauro (11 goals).Bishop Watterson Eagles’ postseason results, scheduleDateOpponentResultOct. 22Columbus NorthlandW, 9-0Oct. 29LoganW, 7-0Nov. 3Big WalnutW, 5-1Nov. 7New AlbanyW, 8-0Nov. 14AvonW, 4-0Brad Bournival can be reached by email at bbournival@usatodayco.com and is on X at @bbournival.This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Hudson vs. Bishop Watterson High School girls soccer score, OHSAA playoffs live updatesOur editors independently choose our recommendations. Some content is produced with paid support from a third party, however our editorial decisions remain independent. If you buy through our links, the USA TODAY Network may earn a commission. Prices and availability may change.