Hudson High School is a 3A high school located just outside Lufkin

Lufkin, Texas

Lufkin is a city in Angelina County, Texas, United States. Founded in 1882, the population was 35,067 in 2010. It is the county seat of Angelina County, and is situated in Deep East Texas.-History:...

, Texas

Texas

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 (USA

United States

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). It is part of the Hudson Independent School District

Hudson Independent School District

Hudson Independent School District is a public school district based in Hudson, Texas .In 2009, the school district was rated "recognized" by the Texas Education Agency.-History:...

 located in central Angelina County

Angelina County, Texas

Angelina County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. Angelina County was formed in 1846 from Nacogdoches County. As of 2000, the population was 80,130. Its county seat is Lufkin. Angelina is named for a Hainai Native American woman who assisted early Spanish missionaries and was named...

. In 2011, the school was rated "Recognized

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" by the Texas Education Agency

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Unique Relationship

The school has a unique relationship with the nearby Apple Springs Independent School District

Apple Springs Independent School District

Apple Springs Independent School District is a public school district based in Apple Springs, Texas .The district has two schools, Apple Springs Elementary School and Apple Springs High School , with approximately 140-165 students...

. Apple Springs participates in six-man football

Six-man football

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 but does not offer a band program, while Hudson has a band but does not participate in football. Therefore, the Hudson band participates at Apple Springs games. The unusual relationship was filmed by the crew of the popular Texas Country Reporter

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Athletics

The Hudson Hornets compete in the following sports:

Cross Country, Basketball, Soccer, Golf, Tennis, Track, Softball & Baseball

State Runner Ups: Girls Basketball - 1999(3A)

Notable Alumni

• Brandon Belt
  Brandon Belt
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   - Major League Baseball Player - San Francisco Giants
• Wes Musick