Michigan: Hudson Wygonik's Transformation from Club Defender to High School Scoring Machine

Hudson Wygonik, a junior at Bay City Western High, flipped his role from defensive anchor in club soccer to leading scorer with 15 goals this season, including a hat trick in a 4-2 win over rival Heritage. His vision and finishing have sparked the Warriors' playoff push.

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Once overlooked offensively, Wygonik's adaptation earned him MLive's praise as a "transformative talent." It's a classic underdog arc of reinvention fueling team momentum.