Share Your State Basketball Tournament Photos on Patch

In Hopkins, basketball isn’t just a sport. It’s .

At no time is this more evident than during the state tournament. The games aren’t just about what’s happening on the court. They’re about the fans, the school colors and all the excitement that pulls a community together.

Patch would like your help capturing some of this atmosphere as the No.1-ranked girls team advances through the tournament. We invite you to share your photos with your neighbors here on Patch. All the photos will be included in the gallery above, and we’ll feature the best on our homepage throughout the tournament.

To share your photos, just click on the button that says, “Upload Photos and Videos.” Or if you’re at the game and want to share them right away, text your photos to 612-889-6452. Be sure to include your name so we know whom to credit.

The Royals kick off tournament play at 10 a.m. Wednesday against Lakeville. With a win, they’ll advance to the semifinal game scheduled for 6 p.m. Thursday. The championship game will take place at 8 p.m. Saturday. All games are at the Target Center.

So grab some shots of crazy fans, the band entertaining the crowd or cheerleaders boosting school spirit. We look forward to seeing all the action!

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