Bulldogs surge past Hazen behind Smith, Clarke in 44–16 rout

Published On: November 2, 2025Categories: High School, News

Hampton 44, Hazen 16

HAZEN — Hampton leaned on big plays and a ball-hawking defense to beat Hazen 44–16 on Thursday in 2A‑4 play. Senior WR/DB Deondre Smith accounted for four touchdowns — three rushing and one receiving — and added three two-point runs. Senior QB/DB DJ Clarke directed the offense, throwing for 106 yards and a touchdown while rushing for 96 more. Sophomore FB/DL Dallas Jimerson capped the first drive of the second half with a one‑yard plunge, and senior WR/RB Aden Williams supplied 67 rushing yards. Freshman QB/LB Kypton Rowland added a fourth‑down strike, finding WR/DB Deshaun Collins for 21 yards to set up points.

Hampton’s defense tilted the night. Senior LB/RB Daren Norris set the tone at the second level and helped trigger five interceptions, with WR/DB Braiden Giraud, FB/LB Jayden Thomas, OL/DL Artavious Ballard and OL/DL Jace Madera each grabbing a pick. Hampton consistently pressured the pocket and flipped field position, helped by Smith’s 67‑yard kickoff return.

Hazen showed resolve and playmakers. CB/WR Jermaine Pinkney took snaps at quarterback and guided scoring drives in each half, finishing with a late keeper and conversion. WR/CB Ethan Lisko worked the perimeter to extend possessions, and LB Nathan Neil filled lanes. Despite the loss, Hazen’s defensive front forced negative plays and made Hampton earn short‑yardage conversions at the goal line.

With the win, Hampton tightened its grip near the top of 2A‑4. The Bulldogs return home next week for senior night. Hazen closes with a rivalry game against Carlisle, seeking momentum into November.

Scoring Summary

1st Quarter
Hampton – Deondre Smith rushing TD (Smith rush), 8–0
Hazen – Jermaine Pinkney QB keeper (Pinkney rush), 8–8

2nd Quarter
Hampton – Aden Williams TD catch from DJ Clarke (Smith rush), 16–8
Hampton – Deondre Smith rushing TD (Smith rush), 24–8
Hampton – Deondre Smith TD catch from Clarke (conversion failed), 30–8
Hampton – Deondre Smith rushing TD (Aden Williams rush), 36–8

3rd Quarter
Hampton – Dallas Jimerson 1‑yard run (Smith rush), 44–8

4th Quarter
Hazen – Jermaine Pinkney QB keeper (Pinkney rush), 44–16

Standouts (4–5):

Deondre Smith, WR/DB, Hampton — 4 TD (3 rush, 1 rec), three 2‑pt runs; 126 all‑purpose yards.
DJ Clarke, QB/DB, Hampton — 10‑of‑19, 106 yards, 1 TD; 96 rushing yards.
Aden Williams, WR/RB, Hampton — 67 rushing; 1‑yard TD catch; 1 two‑point rush.
Daren Norris, LB/RB, Hampton — 7 tackles; 1 interception; anchor of five‑pick defense.
Jermaine Pinkney, CB/WR, Hazen — TD keeper and two‑point rush while handling QB snaps.