Hawk defense soars in victory

■ Hampton FB earns 1st win since 2018 in thrilling fashion

  • Above: Tackling was key through most of the night for Hampton as Andrew Adams (left) and Austen Adams combine for the stop. At right, Evan Pankoke (24) comes in to wrap up as Tyson Wolinski hangs on for dear life. News-Register/Richard Rhoden
    Above: Tackling was key through most of the night for Hampton as Andrew Adams (left) and Austen Adams combine for the stop. At right, Evan Pankoke (24) comes in to wrap up as Tyson Wolinski hangs on for dear life. News-Register/Richard Rhoden
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  • Don’t get in Andrew Adams’ way. The Hampton senior rumbled for 100-plus yards on the ground in the Hawks’ first win since 2018, leaving several St. Edward defenders in this position. News-Register/Richard Rhoden
    Don’t get in Andrew Adams’ way. The Hampton senior rumbled for 100-plus yards on the ground in the Hawks’ first win since 2018, leaving several St. Edward defenders in this position. News-Register/Richard Rhoden
    In a game that looked as if the offenses would never quit scoring, it was Hampton’s stout defensive effort in the second half that delivered Carson Klute his first win as the Head Hawk. Hampton held St. Edward on two final drives late in the fourth quarter, the second of which came as the final ticks disappeared as the Hawks won 30-27 -- its first victory since Aug. 31, 2018. ...

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