Bulldogs secure dominant victory over Royals
Published 8:40 am Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Contributed Photo/Robert Liles The Hampton Bulldogs come out ready to play against Eagleton.
Contributed Photo/Robert Liles Dominique Burleson (12) breaks to the outside for a big gain for the Bulldogs.
Contributed Photo/Robert Liles Hampton’s offensive line opens up a huge hole for Geno Carrico (5) to run through.
Contributed Photo/Robert Liles An Eagleton runner has nowhere to go against the Bulldogs.
Contributed Photo/Robert Liles The defense swarmed to the ball all night for Hampton.
Contributed Photo/Robert Liles Hampton’s J.J. McElyea (3) follows the block from Geno Carrico (5) for a big gain.
Contributed Photo/Robert Liles Dylan Trivett (18), Dominique Burleson (12) and Geno Carrico (5) gang tackle an Eagleton player.
Contributed Photo/Robert Liles Hampton’s defense smothered Eagleton all night.
Contributed Photo/Robert Liles Dominique Burleson (12) follows his blockers up the middle for Hampton.
Contributed Photo/Robert Liles Hampton’s Geno Carrico (5) breaks to the outside following his blocker Grayson Young (23).
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Maryville — The Friday night lights in Maryville witnessed a stunning performance as the Hampton Bulldogs clashed with the Eagleton Academy Royals in a Region 1-2A conference showdown. Hampton’s dominance was on full display as they secured a resounding 51-13 victory, firmly establishing themselves as the team to beat.
The star of the evening was unquestionably Dominique Burleson, who delivered a jaw-dropping performance. Burleson blazed his way to the end zone four times, while his impressive 354 rushing yards left the Royals’ defense bewildered. Joining him in the scoring spree, Peyton Townsend, Dylan Trivett, and Geno Carrico each added a touchdown, underlining the depth of the Bulldogs’ offensive arsenal.
With this commanding win, Hampton now boasts a perfect 3-0 record in conference play and stands at 5-2 overall, solidifying their position at the top of the division. Their remarkable form makes them the team to watch in Region 1-2A.
In contrast, Eagleton Academy is left to regroup with a 1-2 conference record and a 2-5 overall standing. They face the challenging task of turning their season around and rebounding from this defeat.
The Bulldogs’ spectacular victory serves as a testament to their determination and prowess on the gridiron, setting the stage for an exciting remainder of the season.
