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Hopewell Today
By the People, for the People
Notre Dame upsets Hopewell Valley to reach CVC semis
Irish score 40 points in second half to pull away from Bulldogs
Published on Feb. 12, 2026
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Notre Dame, the tournament's No. 12 seed, scored 40 points in the second half to pull away from the No. 4 seed Hopewell Valley and book a place in the Colonial Valley Conference Tournament semifinals with a 56-47 win. Senior Will Foley led the Irish with 27 points.
Why it matters
The upset win for Notre Dame, a team with a 6-20 record, over the higher-seeded Hopewell Valley squad that had won four straight games is an exciting development in the CVC Tournament. It shows the unpredictability of high school basketball playoffs and the potential for lower-ranked teams to make deep tournament runs.
The details
In the quarterfinal matchup, Notre Dame outscored Hopewell Valley 40-27 in the second half to secure the victory. Hopewell Valley's Grayson Vlasac and Ty Becker finished with 15 and 10 points respectively, but it wasn't enough to overcome Notre Dame's strong second-half performance led by Will Foley's 27 points.
- The game was played on February 13, 2026.
- The CVC Tournament semifinal game for Notre Dame is scheduled for February 18, 2026.
The players
Will Foley
A senior at Notre Dame High School who scored 27 points in the upset win over Hopewell Valley.
Grayson Vlasac
A player for Hopewell Valley High School who scored 15 points in the loss.
Ty Becker
A player for Hopewell Valley High School who scored 10 points in the loss.
What’s next
The final day to earn points for the South Jersey, Non-Public A Power Points is February 14, 2026. Notre Dame, currently ranked 13th, will play its CVC Tournament semifinal game on February 18, 2026.
The takeaway
The upset win for the lower-seeded Notre Dame team over Hopewell Valley showcases the unpredictability and excitement of high school basketball playoffs, where any team can make a deep tournament run regardless of their regular season record.
