Hopewell Basketball Captures Historic Playoff Win

Hopewell boys high school basketball team defeats Greensburg Salem in first playoff appearance in 16 years

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

The No. 5 Hopewell boys high school basketball team defeated the No. 12 Greensburg Salem 74-49 in the WPIAL Class 4A playoffs, advancing to the quarterfinals for the first time since 2007-08. This was Hopewell's first playoff appearance in 16 years.

Why it matters

Hopewell's historic playoff win marks a significant achievement for the program, which has struggled to make the postseason in recent years. The victory showcases the team's resurgence and ability to compete at a high level in the competitive WPIAL Class 4A division.

The details

Hopewell dominated Greensburg Salem, winning 74-49 to advance to the WPIAL Class 4A quarterfinals. This was Hopewell's first playoff appearance since the 2007-08 season, ending a 16-year drought. The win gives head coach Doug Biega his first playoff victory with the program.

  • Hopewell defeated Greensburg Salem on February 14, 2026.
  • Hopewell's last playoff appearance was in the 2007-08 season.

The players

Hopewell boys high school basketball team

The No. 5 seeded high school basketball team from Hopewell, Virginia that defeated Greensburg Salem in the WPIAL Class 4A playoffs.

Doug Biega

The head coach of the Hopewell boys high school basketball team who earned his first playoff victory with the program.

Greensburg Salem

The No. 12 seeded high school basketball team that lost to Hopewell in the WPIAL Class 4A playoffs.

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What’s next

Hopewell will advance to the WPIAL Class 4A quarterfinals to face the winner of the matchup between the No. 4 and No. 13 seeds.

The takeaway

Hopewell's historic playoff win showcases the resurgence of their boys high school basketball program, which has struggled to make the postseason in recent years. The victory highlights the team's ability to compete at a high level in the competitive WPIAL Class 4A division.