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Hampton’s season came to an end with a 42-8 defeat against York Institute in the state playoffs after a long three-and-a-half-hour road trip Friday night. The Bulldogs started with the ball but were forced to punt, setting the stage for the evening. York capitalized with an opening touchdown to lead 6-0 and extended their lead to 14-0 after another quick Bulldog three-and-out.

York’s offense continued to dominate, adding two more touchdowns in the second quarter for a 28-0 halftime lead. The Dragons maintained their momentum in the third quarter, scoring twice more to make it 42-0.

Despite the deficit, Hampton showed determination in the fourth quarter, scoring a touchdown and converting a two-point try at the 9:24 mark to prevent a shutout. The loss concluded a difficult season for the Bulldogs, who finished with a 3-7 record.