Hudson and Pulaski secured their spots in the state tournament on Saturday, Oct. 31, both emerging victorious in dramatic shootout finishes. The Hudson Raiders defeated Schofield 5-3 in the shootout after a 4-4 stalemate, with Will Cook leading the charge by scoring two goals. Noah Schmaltz and Sam Olson also found the back of the net for Hudson, ensuring the team advanced despite the intense defensive battle.
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In a separate match, fourth-seeded Pulaski overcame second-seeded Kaukauna in a shootout that followed a scoreless tie through two overtimes. The Red Raiders dominated possession, outshooting the Foxes 9-2 during regulation and overtime, but failed to convert their pressure into goals. The deadlock finally broke in the penalty kicks, where Pulaski’s composure proved decisive.
Pulaski advances to the state tournament for the third time and for the first time since 2022. In the decisive shootout, Ezra Schaser, Emiliano Guzman, and Eric Techlin scored for the Foxes. However, Colin Tackmier, Gunner Decker, Brayden Puyleart, and Daenen Kehoe answered for the Red Raiders, with Kehoe delivering the winning kick to seal the 4-3 victory and send Pulaski to the state stage.
Source: Yahoo Sports
