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Hampton Vs Woodford

8 carries for 265 and 3 TD’s

1 reception for 51 yards and 1 TD

Herald Leader story and quote from Dennis Johnson - coach of Woodford.  “Their Running Back is an animal”

Serious question because I think it’s this way in Basketball (not sure Football other than being a Sr. Award) - is he eligible for Mr. Football if he wasn’t District Player of the Year? Which is an absolute joke he wasn’t by the way. 

First offensive play of game against WOFO - Hampton to the house with Rash homestand in background:

 

 

On 11/29/2025 at 11:06 PM, zoneblitz2 said:

Serious question because I think it’s this way in Basketball (not sure Football other than being a Sr. Award) - is he eligible for Mr. Football if he wasn’t District Player of the Year? Which is an absolute joke he wasn’t by the way. 

that's a really good question but I’m pretty sure you can.  Connor Hodge from CAL was one of 10 finalists last year & he didn’t win DPOY.  That honor went to Cortez Stone who was also a finalist.

Today Evan Hampton signed with Vanderbilt.  Hampton the #27 running back in the nation, #1 RB in KY according to ESPN and Rivals.   Hampton originally Committed to play baseball for UK after his freshman year.  Recruited for his baseball skills.  Ran a 4.42 at UK camp after his sophomore season and offers started piling in after a hugely successful campaign - which included torching South Warren for over 200 yards and 3 TD’s in the playoffs of 2023 and another 43 yards receiving.  53-22 blowout of favored south warren.

Offered by Michigan, NC state, UK, Louisville, North Carolina, Illinois, Virgiina Tech, West Virginia, Syracuse, Indiana, Stanford,  Minnesota, TCU,  Purdue, Boston  College, Arkansas, Duke, Cincinnati, Ohio, Buffalo, EKU, Penn State, Illinois State, East Tennessee State.

 

I'll be surprised if he doesn't win Mr. Football.

Vandy getting it done on signing day. Congrats, good move in my opinion.

Maybe been said here before, but Evan and twin Eli have strong NKy ties.  They are sons of SEC/ACC official Brent Hampton (sorry only know their Mother as why the family lives in Owensboro) and grandsons of Doug and Patsy Hampton of Cynthiana, Ky.  Lots of athletic genes as their uncle John is also an SEC referee.

Will he play RB or DB at Vandy?

1 hour ago, MaddenCurse44 said:

Will he play RB or DB at Vandy?

Would have to be RB or WR as he has very few defensive plays in high school if any.

3 hours ago, Oldercoach said:

Maybe been said here before, but Evan and twin Eli have strong NKy ties.  They are sons of SEC/ACC official Brent Hampton (sorry only know their Mother as why the family lives in Owensboro) and grandsons of Doug and Patsy Hampton of Cynthiana, Ky.  Lots of athletic genes as their uncle John is also an SEC referee.

Didn’t know that!  Good info - seem like great young men all around.  and THANK GOD FOR THEIR MOTHER!!!

Signing day for Eli and Evan with family.  Dad I believe is in light blue quarter zip and I didn’t realize he was a NCAA official.  Again thankful Mom loves Owensboro!

4 hours ago, Devils Fan said:

Would have to be RB or WR as he has very few defensive plays in high school if any.

His twin Eli played only on D.  Solid player but really good catcher on baseball team.

Hampton with 12 touches for 99 yards and 3 TD's in the state championship.  MVP Award in 5A State Championship.  11 rushes for 91 yards and 3 TD's with 1 reception for 8 yards.

KY Gatorade Player of the Year, 2024 5A district 1 POY.  #27 RB in USA and #1 in KY by Espn and Rivals.

Season:

173 rushes for 2,018 yards and 31 TD's (11.7 yards per carry)

19 receptions for 288 yards and 3 TD’s

192 touches for 2,306 yards and 34 TD's

Career:

517 carries for 5,294 yards and 82 TD's (10.2 yards per carry)

78 receptions for 922 yards and 9 TD's

1 punt return TD

595 touches for 6,216 yards and 92 TD's

 

KHSAA records:

22nd in KHSAA history in points scored with 552

17th in KHSAA history in TD's scored with 92

19th in KHSAA history in rushing TD's scored with 82

 

OHS records:

1st in Career rushing TD's at 82

1st in rushing TD's in a season at 31

1st in points scored in Career with 552 (Higgs in 2nd at 450)

1st in points scored in season with 204

1st in rushing yards in a game at Owensboro with 326

2nd most Rushing yards in Career with 5,294 yards (behind only Mark Higgs 6,721) - Hampton has 263 less carries than Higgs

3rd in season rushing YPC with 11.7 - behind only Justin Miller 13.6 (NY JETS) and Immonte Owsley at 11.8

3rd most rushing yards in a season behind only Mark Higgs final 2 seasons with 2,018