Hopewell fights off North Catholic’s comeback effort for 27-21 win

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Nathan Jones | November 14, 2026

The Hopewell Vikings have made their way to the WPIAL 3A Semifinals after their win over the North Catholic Trojans. After going into the locker room at halftime with a 21-7 score, the game took a different turn. North Catholic came storming back in the second half to tie the game at 21. One final touchdown for Hopewell with 3:41 left in the game was the game winning touchdown. The extra point was no good to give the final score 27-21.

The Hopewell defense helped open up the game well with an interception on the second play from scrimmage. Nasir Wade got the pick off of the North Catholic quarterback.

A turnover to start the game for North Catholic
Nasir Wade with the interception

Hopewell – 0
North Catholic – 0
11:10 1Q

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Hopewell was unable to do anything with the ball and punted back to North Catholic. The Trojans then set up for their own punt, but a fumble on the snap led to great field position for the Vikings. Hopewell took advantage of this and score 85 seconds later. A James Armstrong touchdown throw to Tre Cameron gave HHS a touchdown lead. North Catholic did not let Hopewell have the lead for too long though and after a long drive and a quarter break, the Trojans tied it back up. Teegan Thomas took the snap and ran it in himself to knot up the score. Hopewell had another response for North Catholic through the legs of Brody Rock and defensive skills of Wade. Two Rock touchdowns and a Wade interception before half gave Hopewell the 21-7 lead.

The Vikings got the ball to start the second half, but an incomplete backwards pass was recovered by North Catholic. The turnover gave the Trojans favorable field position and they capitalized. Thomas put the ball in the arms of Jack Croft and the WR put it in. Five minutes later, Anthony Greene broke free for a massive rushing touchdown and the game was once again even.

IT’S TIED UP!!!
Anthony Greene takes off down the middle and scores for North Catholic

North Catholic – 21
Hopewell – 21
3:38 3Q

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Hopewell drove down the field once again and it looked as though they were going to take the lead, but a North Catholic player ripped the ball out of the running back’s hands a And got the ball back. The Trojans found their way near midfield, but an incomplete pass on fourth down once again gave Hopewell the ball. This time, the Vikings used the turnover as momentum and took the lead on an Armstrong rushing touchdown. The point after attempt was no good though, so Hopewell took a six point lead.

Hopewell takes the lead back off the legs of their quarterback
Extra Point is No Good

Hopewell – 27
North Catholic – 21
3:41 4Q

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North Catholic hoping to take the lead on their next drive set up for their next drive but a final interception for the Vikings defense took that opportunity away. Avery Bokor intercepted the Trojans’ quarterback and Hopewell earned enough first downs to put the game away.

Hopewell will face Propel Braddock Hills next Friday in the WPIAL 3A Semifinals.