Lillian Otto After an amazing showing Wednesday night against Lincoln Park, the Hopewell High School Girls Basketball team went on the road to Central Valley and kept their momentum, battling through a tight, back-and-forth matchup, and pulling away late to secure a hard-fought 45–40 victory. With balanced scoring and clutch free throws down the stretch, the Vikings showed composure in a game that stayed close from start to finish.
RECAP:
1st QUARTER-
Hopewell came out aggressive in the opening quarter, with Allison Ramaley getting things started with a baseline jumper. Avery Boyd attacked the basket early, while Addison Blosnick added a strong inside presence, scoring multiple times and converting through contact. Boyd continued to pressure the defense with drives and a score off a great feed from Caylee Sundy. Despite Hopewell’s strong offensive rhythm, Central Valley answered, and the quarter ended deadlocked at 13–13.
2nd QUARTER-
The Vikings kept pushing in the second quarter as Blosnick knocked down free throws and finished inside off another sharp pass from Sundy. Boyd gave Hopewell a spark by burying a three-pointer and scoring on a wide-open layup. The game remained tight throughout the quarter, with both teams trading baskets, and Central Valley held a slim 24–22 lead heading into halftime.
3rd QUARTER-
Hopewell regrouped after the break and leaned on Sundy, who swished an elbow jumper to open the scoring. Blosnick and Boyd each added free throws as defense took over on both sides. The Vikings limited Central Valley’s opportunities and stayed composed, keeping the game within reach as the third quarter ended with Hopewell trailing just 28–25.
4th QUARTER-
The Vikings delivered their strongest performance in the final quarter. Boyd stepped up in a big way, hitting a clutch three and calmly converting multiple trips to the free-throw line. Blosnick continued to dominate inside, attacking the rim and going a perfect 2-for-2 at the line late. Ava Ray added a key three-pointer to extend the lead, while Sundy chipped in from the stripe. Hopewell closed the game with confidence, outscoring Central Valley down the stretch to seal the 45–40 win.
With the road victory, Hopewell showcased resilience, teamwork, and poise in pressure moments. The balanced scoring effort and strong fourth-quarter execution proved to be the difference as the Vikings continue to build momentum moving forward.
1st QUARTER SCORING
2-0 Allison Ramaley hits a base line jumper
4-4 Avery Boyd takes it to the hoop for two
6-4 A layup goes in for Blosnick plus the foul
8-6 Blosnick hits a jumper
10-8 Boyd goes in for a left-hand layup
12-10 Boyd scores off a feed from Caylee Sundy
13-10 Ramaley makes 1 of 2 free throws
End of 1st Quarter: 13-13
2nd QUARTER
15-16 Addison Blosnick makes 2 of 2 free throws
18-16 Boyd splashes a three
20-16 Great pass from Sundy to Blosnick for two
22-22 Boyd gets two off a wide-open layup
Halftime: Central Valley 24 Hopewell 22
3rd QUARTER
26-23 Sundy swishes an elbow jumper
27-23 Blosnick makes 1 of 2 free throws
28-25 Boyd makes 1 of 2 free throws
End of 3rd Quarter: Central Valley 28 Hopewell 25
4th QUARTER
29-30 Boyd makes 1 of 2 free throws
30-30 Blosnick makes 1 of 2 free throws
33-33 Boyd splashes a three
35-33 Boyd makes 2 of 2 free throws
37-33 Boyd makes 2 of 2 free throws
40-33 A three pointer falls for Ava Ray
42-35 Blosnick takes it to the rim for two
44-35 Blosnick makes 2 of 2 free throws
45-40 Sundy makes 1 of 2 free throws
Hopewell 45-40: Final
HOPEWELL SCORING:
Avery Boyd: 20 points
Blosnick: 14 points
Sundy: 3 points
Ramaley: 3 points
Ray: 3 points
*The Vikings play their final regular season game at Ambridge at 12:00 on Saturday, 2/7. If they win this game, they secure their spot in the playoffs. Come cheer on our girls!
