Cedar Bluff's senior quarterback threw for three touchdowns and ran for two more in the No. 4 Tigers 55-20 win over the Eagles in a Class 1A first round playoff game at Cedar Bluff.
Hampton's numbers included 11-for-15 in passing for 145 yards and a team-high 114 yards on just five rushes.
Appalachian hung around in the early going when the Eagles took an early 6-0 lead.
The Blount County squad trailed only 13-12 early in the second period before the Tigers took the advantage for good with two touchdowns in the final 9:42 of the first half.
Appalachian drew within 27-20 midway through the third quarter, but Cedar Bluff notched toouchdowns off their next four possessions to out the game out of reach.
Michael Richardson caugth five of Hampton's passes for 108 yards and two touchdowns, while Terrell Irons had three receptins for 47 yards and two scores.
Terry Covington added 93 yards and two scores on 10 carries.
Cedar Bluff visits R.A. Hubbard next week in a second round matchup
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