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MIAA lax Star Ryan Hudson commits to York college lacrosse, joining a legacy of excellence

Mount St. Joseph face-off standout is headed to Division III powerhouse York College under coach Brandon Childs, aiming to extend the Spartans' postseason legacy

Al Franyo

Mount St. Joseph's Ryan Hudson will be taking his skills at the X to York College.
Mount St. Joseph's Ryan Hudson will be taking his skills at the X to York College. / Photo Courtesy of Ryan Hudson

For years, the phrase “He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother” has resonated across the lacrosse community, particularly in connection with recruiting news from the Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA). It’s an apt sentiment when discussing the Childs brothers, both St. Paul’s alumni, who are excelling as head coaches at the Division III level. Jason Childs leads the St. Mary’s College Seahawks, while Brandon Childs has established York College as a perennial contender. Now, their shared legacy intersects with another MIAA standout.

Mount St. Joseph face-off specialist Ryan Hudson, a 3-star recruit, has committed to play for Coach Brandon Childs at York College. Hudson, who has played a significant role in elevating the Gaels’ lacrosse program, is set to join a Spartans team that has thrived under Childs’ leadership, boasting a career record of 186-59 and regular NCAA postseason appearances.

Why York? A combination of excellence and brotherhood

For Hudson, York College was an easy choice. The school offers strong academic programs in engineering and computer science, a top-tier lacrosse program capable of deep postseason runs, and a welcoming, family-like atmosphere.

“Coming from Mount St. Joe, it’s about your brotherhood and your team,” Hudson said, reflecting on the tight-knit culture he experienced during a prospect camp and overnight visit to York.

Hudson’s addition to York continues Coach Childs’ tradition of recruiting MIAA talent to fuel his program's success. The Spartans have reached the NCAA Tournament eight times in Childs’ 13-year tenure, with several quarterfinal appearances and a Final Four run in 2022. With Hudson now part of the mix, York’s sights are set on reaching even greater heights.

A bright future for Hudson and the Spartans

Hudson’s commitment to York College is a testament to his drive both on and off the field. A key contributor to Mount St. Joseph’s lacrosse improvement, he brings skill, leadership, and a team-first mentality to a program built for postseason success.

As the Spartans aim for their first national championship, Hudson has the potential to play a pivotal role. With a family-like atmosphere at York and a coach who understands how to get the best out of his players, Hudson’s future in lacrosse looks bright. The question remains: could he be part of the team that finally takes York all the way?

Congratulations to Ryan Hudson and his family on this exciting next step!

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Al Franyo
AL FRANYO

Al Franyo has been a die-hard fan and follower of lacrosse, especially at the high school and college levels, since the late-80s. He absolutely loves watching games, as well as talking and writing about the sport. On Facebook, he founded the College Lacrosse Discussion Page, which has well over 15,000 members, and helped found and runs the MIAA Lacrosse Discussion Page, which has nearly 5,000 members. The MIAA A Conference is one of the strongest, most competitive and exciting high school conferences in America. Three of his favorite topics include recruiting news about players making college commitments, programs taking the next steps under their respective head coaches, and programs that are so-called "sleepers" when it comes to being very good to great. Even with lacrosse growing at such a rapid pace, Franyo loves how it is still such a small, tight, and fun world. And, in many ways, it is its own culture. He began writing about his favorite sport for High School On SI in 2024. Twitter: @alfranyo

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