Hoops4Hope organizers presenting an $8,761.71 check to the Mental Health Association after the 2026 game.

Basketball • Community • Mental Health

FREDERICK COUNTY COMES TOGETHER.

Hoops4Hope brings school communities together through basketball to support the Mental Health Association of Frederick.

4School Communities
3Games Played
$17KNearly Raised
1Frederick County United

From a rivalry to a countywide cause

THE GAME IS BIGGER THAN THE SCORE.

What began in 2024 as the Battle for South Mountain is growing into Hoops4Hope—a four-community event centered on connection, competition and mental-health support.

2026 check presentation to the Mental Health Association of Frederick.
$8,761.71 presented in 2026Every basket helps support mental-health services in Frederick County.

Four communities. One purpose.

THE 2027 FIELD

The next chapter expands beyond South Mountain and welcomes two more Frederick County school communities.

B

Brunswick

Founding community

M

Middletown

Founding community

F

Frederick

Joining in 2027

TJ

Governor Thomas Johnson

Joining in 2027

A growing tradition

PAST EVENTS

2024

Where it began

The first Battle for South Mountain brought Brunswick and Middletown staff together for basketball and community impact.

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2025

A two-point finish

Middletown defeated Brunswick 45–43, and the event raised $4,431 for the Mental Health Association.

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2026

Impact grows

Brunswick won 47–38, and the event presented $8,761.71 to the Mental Health Association.

View 2026 results

Inside the event

GAME DAY

The people, energy and community behind the Battle for South Mountain.

Players and spectators inside the gym during the 2025 Battle for South Mountain.
2025 Battle for South Mountain · Brunswick High School
Middletown players sharing a light moment on the bench during the 2025 game.
Community on and off the court
The 2025 event presenting a $4,431 check to the Mental Health Association of Frederick.
$4,431 raised in 2025

Help make the next game possible

PUT YOUR NAME BEHIND HOPE.

Sponsors help turn a community basketball game into meaningful support for mental-health services across Frederick County.