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Judson rallies past Clemens for coach Vernon Hughes' first win

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Last updated Sep 19, 2026

Judson rallies past Clemens for coach Vernon Hughes' first win

Summary

Judson High School secured a 51-41 victory over Clemens in a District 29-6A opener on September 18, 2026, marking head coach Vernon Hughes' first win. Quarterback Joseph Dimando played a pivotal role, throwing for 354 yards and three touchdowns, including a crucial fourth-down pass that put Judson ahead in the final minutes. The Rockets came from behind twice after initially leading at halftime. The game saw multiple lead changes, with Clemens previously undefeated before this matchup. Judson aims to build on this momentum in their upcoming games.

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•Judson scored a late game-winning touchdown to secure the win.
•Dimando recorded 354 passing yards, completing 37 of 46 attempts.
•The Rockets entered the game with a record of 0-2.
•Clemens had been undefeated prior to this matchup.
•Hughes is in his third head coaching stint.

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6:08 AMYahoo Sports — Judson outlasts Clemens in shootout for coach Vernon Hughes' first Rockets win

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Rockets quarterback Joseph Dimando came up with big plays let to help Judson rally twice from deficits to pull the upset over the Buffaloes in a shootout.
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