Mike Vukovcan Ambridge- Tonight’s outcome was never in doubt and actually was known before the game.
Ambridge is a young, rebuilding program and Hopewell HC Matt Mottes has tremendous respect for Ambridge HC Sherman McBride from their days at Aliquippa.
Because of that, Mottes and Hopewell wanted to play and win this game with respect.
Mission accomplished as Hopewell built up a 42-0 lead early in the 3rd quarter before pulling a majority of their starters.
With a running click throughout the entire 2nd half, Hopewell went on to a 49-2 victory. Hopewell is now 3-0 and have outscored their opponents by the combined score of 136-8.
Game Recap-Â
*After holding Ambridge to a 3 and out, the Hopewell offense went to work. Following a long punt return by Logan Triscila to the Ambridge 26 yard line, the Vikings quickly got in the endzone.
Quarterback James Armstrong threw a middle screen to Nasir Wade for 20 yards. On the next play, Wade took it in from 2-yards. Hopewell 7-0.
*Following another Ambridge 3 and out, the Vikings lethal offense struck again. Josh Brunton took a delayed draw and went for 18 yards. 2 plays later, Armstrong kept the ball and ran 17 yards for a TD. Hopewell 14-0.
*Ambridge’s offense took over and on their first play, Hopewell’s Justin Obeldobel came up with an interception and returned it deep in Bridgers territory.
Then on 4th and Goal from the Ambridge 5, Armstrong connected with Tre Cameron on a 5-yard TD. Hopewell 21-0.
*Hopewell’s defense then made another big play was senior Zander Muzy jumped a pass and returned the interception for a 33-yard TD. Hopewell 28-0.
*After stopping Ambridge on 4th down at midfield, Hopewell scored their 5th TD right before halftime.
Things started with a 15 yard run by Armstrong, followed by a 17-yard run by Wade.
The drive then ended as Armstrong connected with senior Kingston Krotec for a 8-yard TD. Hopewell 35-0.
Halftime- Hopewell 35 Ambridge 0.
*Hopewell took the 2nd half kickoff and on their first play from scrimmage, Wade took a pitch and ran 80 yards for a touchdown. Hopewell 42-0. Wade finished the game with 7 carries for 118 yards.
*Late in the 3rd quarter, Krotec replaced Armstrong at quarterback and on his only drive of the game, got Hopewell in the endzone.
On 3rd and 17, Krotec connected with sophomore Avery Bokor for a 1st down. Then on 3rd and 14, that duo hooked up again for a touchdown as Krotec threw it high for 27 yards and Bokor went up and brought it down. Hopewell 49-0.
Final Score: Hopewell 49 Ambridge 2.
Hopewell will return home next Friday for a huge conference matchup against Beaver.
