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(Gallery) The Champs Return to Defend Title
The Hopkins Royals thumped the Wayzata Trojans 85-65 in the Section 6 AAAA championship, earning a birth to the state boys basketball tournament.
The number-one ranked Hopkins Royals held the celebration to a minimum after dominating Wayzata on Tuesday night for the section championship. The boys have bigger things on their mind.
Like a three-peat.
Hopkins started slowly and trailed 22 - 16 after a barrage of miscues midway through the first half allowed the Trojans to take the lead.
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The Royals recovered quickly, causing several Wayzata turnovers on the defensive end of the floor, which led to easy baskets. Hopkins led 40-26 at the half and never looked back.
Led by senior forward Marvin Singleton's 27 points, the Royals' inside game was too much for Wayzata. Senior forward Joe Coleman also had a big game scoring 18, while junior guard Siyani Chambers pitched in with 16 points as the Royals rolled to an 85 - 65.
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With the win, the Royals earned a berth in the state tournament and a chance to three-peat as Class AAAA champions. The boys state championships will take place March 23 - 26 at Target Center and Williams Arena.