Hopewell QB James Armstrong Receives More National Recognition

Sophomore QB ranked 18th nationally, No. 1 in Pennsylvania by QB recruiting site

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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Hopewell High School sophomore quarterback James Armstrong has received more national recognition, being ranked the 18th best dual-threat quarterback in the country and the top-ranked dual-threat QB in Pennsylvania by recruiting website QBHitList.com. Armstrong had a standout sophomore season, passing for 2,350 yards and rushing for 760 yards with 37 total touchdowns.

Why it matters

Armstrong's national ranking and scholarship offers from Power 5 programs like Pitt, Penn State, West Virginia, North Carolina, and Duke highlight his immense potential as a young quarterback. His performance has helped revive the Hopewell football program, which is making its first playoff appearance since 2010.

The details

In his sophomore season, Armstrong (6'3", 225 lbs) passed for 2,350 yards and rushed for 760 yards, accounting for 37 total touchdowns. His passing yards were 1,200 more than his freshman season, despite often sitting out the second half of blowout wins. Armstrong also threw only 3 interceptions all year. His standout play has earned him scholarship offers from several major college programs, and he will be making visits this spring to continue evaluating his options.

  • Armstrong and the Hopewell Vikings will begin play in the WPIAL Basketball playoffs on February 13, 2026.
  • Armstrong was invited to participate in the national Adidas prospects camp and the 2026 Regional Elite 11 Quarterback Competition in New Jersey this spring.
  • The top 11 quarterbacks from the Regional Elite 11 competition will advance to the national Elite 11 competition in California this summer.

The players

James Armstrong

A 6'3", 225-pound sophomore quarterback at Hopewell High School who is ranked the 18th best dual-threat quarterback in the country and the top-ranked dual-threat QB in Pennsylvania by recruiting website QBHitList.com.

QBHitList.com

A national recruiting website that focuses on quarterbacks, wide receivers and tight ends, and is based out of Cleveland, Ohio.

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What’s next

Armstrong and the Hopewell Vikings will begin play in the WPIAL Basketball playoffs on February 13, 2026, where Armstrong is averaging over 20 points and 10 rebounds per game this season.

The takeaway

James Armstrong's rapid rise as a top-ranked dual-threat quarterback has helped revive the Hopewell football program, which is making its first playoff appearance since 2010. His impressive sophomore season stats and early college scholarship offers demonstrate his immense potential, and the upcoming national prospect camps will provide him with additional opportunities to showcase his skills against the best young quarterbacks in the country.