The Hopewell Vikings (2-0) travel to face the Ambridge Bridgers (0-2) in a non-conference matchup on Friday, September 5, 2025 @ 7:00 PM. Hopewell comes in red-hot, outscoring opponents 87-6 through two weeks, while Ambridge is searching for its first win of the season.
Game Details
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Matchup: Hopewell Vikings @ Ambridge Bridgers
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Date & Time: Friday, September 5, 2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Ambridge Area High School (Ambridge, PA)
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Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Hopewell Vikings
Hopewell has dominated early, riding a high-powered offense averaging 441.5 total yards per game and a stingy defense allowing just 6 points across two contests. The versatile James Armstrong has been one of the most impactful players in Pennsylvania so far, leading the Vikings in rushing, passing, and scoring.
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2025 Record: 2-0
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National Rank: #7,142
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State Rank (PA): #300
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Class Rank: #40
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Key to Win: Keep Armstrong rolling and force Ambridge into third-and-longs with pressure up front.
Main Squad:
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#5 James Armstrong – QB/RB (91.0 rush yds, 246.0 pass yds, 337.0 total yds, 15.0 pts/game)
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#14 Logan Triscila – WR (67.5 receiving yds/game)
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#3 George Tafkov – LB (7.0 tackles/game)
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#30 Aris Haniotes – DL (1.0 sacks/game)
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#22 Dylan Pappas – RB/DB
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#10 Nick Dravillas – WR/DB
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#12 Michael Ward – OL/DL
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#44 Evan Corso – TE/LB
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#52 Markos Theodorou – OL/DL
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#9 Cameron DeSantis – DB/KR
Ambridge Bridgers
Ambridge enters Week 3 still winless at 0-2, having been outscored 54-14. Their struggles have come on both sides of the ball, but playing at home gives them a chance to reset. They’ll need to contain Armstrong and limit Hopewell’s big-play ability to stay competitive.
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2025 Record: 0-2
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National Rank: #8,398
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State Rank (PA): #348
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Class Rank: #60
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Key to Win: Establish a ground game, protect the QB, and slow down Hopewell’s offensive tempo.
Main Squad:
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#2 Jayden Lewis – QB
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#7 Malik Johnson – RB
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#11 Chris Romano – WR/DB
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#21 Anthony Carter – RB/LB
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#50 Marcus Bruno – OL/DL
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#55 Liam Donnelly – LB (defensive leader)
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#18 Connor Davis – WR
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#8 Nick Alvarez – DB/KR
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#72 Dylan Myers – OL
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#12 Mason Smith – DB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | PA Rank | Class Rank | Record |
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| Hopewell | #7,142 | #300 | #40 | 2-0 |
| Ambridge | #8,398 | #348 | #60 | 0-2 |
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