Hudsonville defeats Rockford in Michigan high school football District Final: Live score recap — November 7, 2025

The Eagles scored three times in the fourth quarter to earn a trip to the MHSAA Regionals

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The Hudsonville Eagles (11-0) defeated the Rockford Rams (8-3) 42-31 in the MHSAA District Final on Friday at the Hudsonville Athletic Complex.

Eagles quarterback Brady Van Laecke dominated with multiple touchdowns.

Rockford trailed by only four points after three quarters, but Rams quarterback Brayden Daniels threw a costly pick-6 to extend Hudsonville's lead and put the game out of reach.

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Hudsonville will play the winner of Howell vs. East Kentwood in the MHSAA Regional next week.

Hudsonville defeats Rockford in Michigan high school football District Final: Live score recap — November 7, 2025

First Quarter Updates

Rockford receives the opening kickoff, and we're underway.

Rockford gets to the Eagles' 20-yard line, but the Rams couldn't hit the field goal. Hudsonville will start its first drive one offense - 1Q

The Eagles turn the ball over, and the Rams get another chance on offense - 1Q

TOUCHDOWN ROCKFORD! Luke Ahern runs in a 2-yard touchdown for the first touchdown of the game. PAT is good - Rockford 7, Hudsonville 0 - 2:33 1Q

End of First Quarter: Rockford 7, Hudsonville 0

Second Quarter Updates

TOUCHDOWN HUDSONVILLE! Eagles quarterback Brady Van Laecke connects with a receiver in the end zone to tie the game - Hudsonville 7, Rockford 7 - 7:43 2Q

TOUCHDOWN HUDSONVILLE! In a highlight worthy run, Van Laecke was spun in a defender arms, but he stays upright and runs for a long touchdown. PAT is good - Hudsonville 14, Rockford 7 - 3:29 2Q

FIELD GOAL ROCKFORD! The Rams convert on a drive with a 34-yard field goal - Hudsonville 14, Rockford 10 - 0:41 2Q

HALFTIME: Hudsonville 14, Rockford 10

Third Quarter Updates

Teams are on the field for warmups.

Hudsonville receives the second-half kickoff, and we're underway.

TOUCHDOWN HUDSONVILLE! Van Laecke throws another touchdown pass, this one over the middle. PAT is good - Hudsonville 21, Rockford 10 - 10:09 3Q

TOUCHDOWN ROCKFORD! The Rams answer with a touchdown drive of their own. Ahrens runs in another touchdown, this one from 3-yards out. PAT is good - Hudsonville 21, Rockford 17 - 7:13 3Q

Hudsonville pulls off a fake punt to keep its drive alive, and the Rockford defense shoved the punter as he ran out of bounds to earn a late hit penalty.

Rockford forces a punt, and Hudsonville doesn't fake it this time. The punt goes into the end zone for a touchback.

Rockford punts to its 47-yard line, where Hudsonville will start a drive.

End of third Quarter: Hudsonville 21, Rockford 17

Fourth Quarter Updates

TOUCHDOWN HUDSONVILLE! The Eagles extend their lead with a big play - Hudsonville 28, Rockford 17 - 10:24 4Q

TOUCHDOWN HUDSONVILLE! Quarterback Brayden Daniels throws an interception, and the Eagles defender returns it for a touchdown - Hudsonville 35, Rockford 17 - 10:04 4Q

TOUCHDOWN ROCKFORD! Daniels connects with a receiver in the corner of the end zone. The 2-point attempt is no good - Hudsonville 35, Rockford 23 - 6:06 4Q

TOUCHDOWN HUDSONVILLE! Van Laecke adds another touchdown to cap off a great night - Hudsonville 42, Rockford 23 - 2:22 4Q

TOUCHDOWN ROCKFORD! The Rams cut into the lead with a late touchdown pass from Daniels, but the 2-point conversion is good - Hudsonville 42, Rockford 31 - 0:40 4Q

FINAL: Hudsonville 42, Rockford 31

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