Hopewell Valley Gridiron Club

04/29/2026

🏈 Ready to join the Bulldog Family? 🏈

It’s time to gear up for the 2026 season! We are calling all players—from our incoming freshmen to our returning seniors—and at least one parent to join us for our Mandatory Organizational Meeting.

This is where the journey begins. Whether you're a seasoned football family or brand new to the program, this meeting is essential for getting the inside scoop on what makes our team great. We’ll be covering:

The Vision: Hear more about our program goals and culture.

The Schedule: Get the full breakdown of everything starting the week after school ends.

Our Committees: See how you can get involved and help support the boys.

Giving Back: Learn about our community outreach and how we give back off the field.

Save the Date:
📅 Date: Thursday, May 7th
🕖 Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: High School Media Center

Let’s start the 2026 season strong. We can't wait to see everyone there!

11/04/2025

What a season, Bulldogs! 🐾

The final whistle has blown on an incredible varsity season, concluding with a hard-fought playoff battle. While the scoreboard didn't fall our way with a 21-11 final, the HEART and DETERMINATION this team showed, right up to the very last second, is what true Bulldog pride is all about. They laid it all on the line!

To the entire squad: Thank you for the memories, the grit, and the passion you brought to the field every single weekend.

And to our incredible SENIORS—words aren't enough. Your leadership, resilience, and unwavering spirit have set the standard for every player who follows. You played every down with heart and soul this season, and your legacy will echo through this program for years to come. Thank you for your commitment. Once a Bulldog, Always a Bulldog! 🧡🖤 We are so proud of you!

We already can't wait for next year, but for now, let's celebrate this amazing group!


Highlights from Friday's playoff game:
https://www.instagram.com/p/DQjgoTeERtY/?igsh=dnNtNWp3MTliaG5i

Full coverage:
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Photos from Playoffs vs Neptune - Professionally Photographed by Mike Schwartz Photography © 2025

10/31/2025

🎃 HALLOWEEN PLAYOFF NIGHT! 🏈

This Halloween, trade your candy bowl for the stands! Get ready for a spooky showdown!

Our Bulldogs are taking on Neptune in a playoff game that's sure to be a treat!

📍 Where: Our Home Turf!
⏰ When: Thursday, October 31st at 6:00 PM

Let's pack the house and make this a terrifying night for the opposition! Go Bulldogs!

10/26/2025

A huge congratulations to the Hopewell Valley Bulldogs for locking in the #4 seed in Central Jersey Group 3! That's a strong position heading into the playoffs. Let's go, Bulldogs!!

10/23/2025

Come on out tomorrow night to help support a great cause!

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10/19/2025

📣 MARK YOUR CALENDARS! 📣 This Friday night is one of our biggest and most meaningful games of the year as we come together for two special traditions: Senior Night and our annual PINK OUT game!

First, we will honor our incredible Seniors and their families for their unwavering commitment, leadership, and dedication to Hopewell Valley Football. Their contributions, both on and off the field, have helped build the foundation of our success. We're looking forward to celebrating this special group and everything they’ve meant to our program. 🎓🏈

Then, we ask everyone to fill the stands wearing PINK for our annual Pink Out game! 💖 This powerful tradition supports Breast Cancer Awareness and directly helps local families in our community who are battling cancer. The Hopewell Valley Football Program is incredibly proud to have partnered with the Capital Health Cancer Center since 2012, donating $1,500 each year to assist those in our community who are fighting this disease.

🎀 Get your gear! We'll be selling Pink Out t-shirts during lunch at the high school on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. UPDATE: We are down to Long Sleeve T-Shirts only! They are $25 (cash only). Please have your player bring cash if they'd like to purchase one.

This is a cause that means so much to our players, families, and community. Check out this article from our very first Pink Out back in 2012 to see how it all started! ➡️ https://patch.com/new-jersey/princeton/an--hopewell-valley-football-leads-pink-out-for-breast-cancer

Let's pack the stands this Friday!

CELEBRATE our amazing Seniors! 👏

WEAR PINK to support a vital cause! 🎀

🎟️ Get your tickets online here: https://gofan.co/event/3690156?schoolId=NJ21576

📍 Where: Ackerson Turf
🗓️ When: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24th, Kickoff 6:00 pm vs. Hightstown

See you under the lights!

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10/19/2025

🎉 Freshmen Bulldogs Dominate Steinert Spartans in 46-6 Rout! 🏈

What a game! Huge congratulations to the Freshman team for their incredible 46-6 victory over Steinert! 💥 They played with heart and left it all on the field.

And the best part? Mike Schwartz Photography was there to capture every single amazing play, big hit, and touchdown! 📸

Want to see the action? Click on the links below to see all the details and check out the awesome photos!

Full coverage here:

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Highlights here:

https://www.instagram.com/p/DP_afetDReR/?igsh=MWxlemxmcWhxaWRtYw==

And here:

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1GnZRi4MVu/

10/14/2025

Congratulations to our JV Bulldogs on their big 11-0 win on the road at Burlington! They battled through the rain and wind to bring home the victory. Way to go, Bulldogs! 🐾 🔥

Highlights by Mike Schwartz Photography:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1KHXdnsFWG/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/DPzhAyFiQyN/

Full photo coverage from the game: https://mikeschwartz.photoreflect.com/store/Photos.aspx?e=14640012&g=064B01EW1K

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Check out the full season gallery here: https://mikeschwartz.photoreflect.com/store/Photos.aspx?e=14640012&g=064B01EW01

Photos from Football - Professionally Photographed by Mike Schwartz Photography © 2025

10/01/2025

10/01/2025

🏈 BULLDOGS VS. EAGLES! 🏈

It's time for some serious football! Your Bulldogs are hitting the road Friday 10/3 to take on the Seneca Eagles, and we are ready to settle a score! 😤

The last time we faced them, it was a tough loss in the playoffs. But this year is DIFFERENT. This team has fire, this team has heart, and this team has worked relentlessly for this moment! We are not just playing a game; we're rewriting the narrative!

🔥 White Out Theme! 🔥 If you're making the trip, let's turn the stands WHITE! Wear your brightest whites and let the Eagles hear the roar of the Bulldog Nation!

📍 Away Game @ Seneca Eagles ⏰ Kick-Off: 7:15 PM
110 Carranza Road, Tabernacle, 08088

Let's go, Bulldogs! Leave it all on the field! BELIEVE!