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Hopewell Today
By the People, for the People
Notre Dame Upsets Hopewell in CVC Boys Basketball Quarterfinals
The Fighting Irish pull off a second straight upset over the Vikings in the tournament.
Published on Feb. 13, 2026
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The Notre Dame High boys basketball team celebrated like it was a March Madness upset after defeating Hopewell High for the second consecutive year in the quarterfinals of the CVC Boys Basketball Tournament. Despite not seeing themselves as underdogs, the Fighting Irish were able to pull off the victory over the favored Vikings.
Why it matters
The CVC Boys Basketball Tournament is a highly anticipated annual event, and Notre Dame's back-to-back upsets over Hopewell have shaken up the bracket and added an exciting underdog narrative to the proceedings.
The details
In the quarterfinal matchup, the Notre Dame players jumped and chest-bumped each other in celebration after the final buzzer, despite not viewing themselves as true Cinderella underdogs. The Fighting Irish were able to overcome Hopewell, a team they had also defeated in the previous year's tournament.
- The CVC Boys Basketball Tournament quarterfinal game took place on February 13, 2026.
The players
Notre Dame High
The boys basketball team from Notre Dame High School that pulled off the upset victory.
Hopewell High
The boys basketball team from Hopewell High School that was favored to win the quarterfinal matchup.
The takeaway
Notre Dame's back-to-back upsets over Hopewell in the CVC Boys Basketball Tournament quarterfinals have provided an exciting underdog narrative to the annual high school basketball event, showcasing the Fighting Irish's ability to overcome the odds and defeat a favored opponent.
