The Hopewell (Aliquippa, PA) varsity football team will host New Castle (PA) in a non-conference matchup tonight at 7:00 PM.
Here’s what you need to know:
What: Pennsylvania High School Football
Who: Hopewell vs New Castle
When: Friday, August 29, 2025
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch on NFHS Network
Hopewell and New Castle Kick Off the Season with Undefeated Records
The 2025 high school football season is off to an exciting start as both New Castle and Hopewell enter Week 2 with perfect 1-0 records. Fans at Hopewell Senior High School will be eager to see how these two squads match up, as both teams demonstrated early dominance in their season openers.
Season Overview
New Castle (25-26) holds a national ranking of 5,777 and sits 219th in Pennsylvania in Class 37, while Hopewell (25-26) is ranked 8,054 nationally and 339th in the state in Class 47. Both teams started strong, with New Castle shutting out their opponent 12-0 and Hopewell putting up an impressive 56-0 victory.
Scoring and Game Flow
Hopewell’s offense came out firing, scoring 14 points in the first quarter and adding 21 points each in the second and third quarters before closing out the game scoreless in the fourth. In contrast, New Castle scored in the first and third quarters only, totaling 12 points. The stark difference in scoring highlights Hopewell’s explosive offensive capabilities.
Statistical Comparison
The teams’ statistical profiles show Hopewell as the heavier favorite on paper. Hopewell averaged 212 rushing yards and 268 passing yards per game, totaling 480 yards of offense, while New Castle managed 83 rushing yards and 79 passing yards per game for 162 total yards. Hopewell also leads in scoring with an average of 56 points per game compared to New Castle’s 12 points.
Key contributors include Hopewell’s Nasir Wade, who leads the team with 103 rushing yards per game and 12 points per game, and James Armstrong, who contributes 263 passing yards per game and 336 total yards per game. On New Castle’s side, Roderick Proctor leads the rushing attack with 29 yards per game, while Marino Graham contributes 79 passing and total yards per game.
Looking Ahead
Both teams are set to face new challenges as they continue their non-league schedules. New Castle will look to build on their shutout performance against Ambridge on October 17, while Hopewell already holds a 1-0 record against the same opponent.
As fans await the upcoming showdown, one thing is clear: Hopewell’s high-powered offense will be tested by New Castle’s determined squad. The matchup promises to be a thrilling display of high school football at its finest.
