The Hopewell Vikings were on the field this evening as they prepared for their quarterfinal matchup against North Catholic.
The goal for this 2026 Hopewell team is to be playing in 3 weeks at Acrisure Stadium for the WPIAL Class 3A championship.
Prior to today’s practice, Vikings Sports Now had the chance to talk with someone that knows a lot about winning championships, first year Hopewell WR coach Sherman McBride.
McBride was a long-time was assistant HC and assistant OC and WR coach for the Aliquippa Quips during their championship years.
After serving as head coach for the Ambridge Bridgers for the last couple of years, HC Matt Mottes brought him to join his coaching staff. Tremendous addition by Mottes as McBride brings a ton of experience and knows what it takes to win championships.
McBride talked to VSN about this 2026 Hopewell team, the talent on it and what he sees in junior 4-star quarterback James Armstrong.