Hopewell ( 3-0) owns the first half of games this year outscoring opponents 87-13! Although second halves in the last two games haven’t been as productive (13-25), some of that has involved good halftime adjustments by opponents, some perhaps an understandable loss of intensity with big leads, and some the presence of reserves getting […]
Last year defenses shined when these teams met – first a 13-0 Hopewell win in Portsmouth, then a 14-12 Norcom win in Hopewell that knocked the Blue Devils out of the playoffs in the semi-finals. So when Hopewell, still in the first quarter, was locked into a 19-13 battle with the Greyhounds, people on both […]
Three minutes into the second quarter, Hopewell fans may have been scratching their heads as their team was deadlocked with Tabb 0-0 last Thursday in Yorktown. But they sprung lose for 19 points by halftime on their way to a rather dominating 40-7 win. It was rather dominating as statistics bear out some weak spots […]
“A rainy night in Georgia ( Hopewell). Such a rainy night in Georgia, ( Hopewell) Lord, I believe it’s raining all over the world. “ With apologies to songwriter Brook Benton, we’re in the midst of what could be the 5th wettest year in the history of Virginia, and Hopewell and Friday night rain just […]
For the fifth time, a game this year had to be postponed from a Friday night because of inclement weather. However, Thursday’s lack of rain didn’t keep Hopewell from raining on the Monarchs of Meadowbrook, 61-7, and they won for the 8th time in 9 tries. In one key area, last Thursday evening was different […]
State’s 32nd best Team upsets #11 Dinwiddie It’s rare enough to see one sensational game in a year. Many Hopewell fans witnessed that last week, unfortunately in a loss, as the tough Thomas Dale Knights came into our house and overcame our Blue Devils in Double Overtime 49-42. However, Hopewell rebounded this past Thursday night […]
In terms of football excitement, it was the most exciting game that I have ever witnessed. With the score knotted at 28-28 at the half, it felt like an entire game had been played. When the offensive production of the first half was matched by mostly quality defense in the second half, a 35-35 score […]
by Jeff Butler While Hurricane Florence led to the cancellation of Hopewell’s game with Powhatan several weeks ago, Hurricane Michael ’s effect here led to Hopewell’s Homecoming game with Prince George to be moved to Saturday afternoon. Our thoughts and prayers obviously remain with those who have been so negatively impacted by both hurricanes, even […]
We’ve heard this phrase a lot: “There is no “I” in a team. While true in a variety of ways, teams that step up after a key injury reinforce this phrase all the more. Over two weeks ago, Sophomore tailback Robert Briggs ( 106 yards per game rushing with 5 TDs in only 3 games) […]
While Hopewell’s Thursday night game August 30 was postponed because of thunderstorms, they provided their own thunder the following night at home against the Tabb Tigers of Yorktown. Exploding to a 34-0 halftime lead, many non-starters were able to see action in the second half. It was game two of this young season, and though, […]