LIVE AUDIO: Hopkins vs. Minnetonka - High School Football Playoffs

The Hopkins Royals face the Minnetonka Skippers in the first round of the Class AAAAAA playoffs tonight at 7. Listen live here.

The fifth-seeded Minnetonka Skippers (3-5, 0-4 Lake Conference) visit Hopkins High School to take on the fourth-seeded Hopkins Royals (5-3, 1-3 Lake Conference) in the first round of the Class AAAAAA playoffs tonight at 7. Through a partnership with the Minnesota Sports Broadcasting Network (MSBN), Hopkins Patch is proud to bring you live streaming broadcasts of local high school sports for the 2012-2013 season. Scott Dahl and Brandon Morton will be on the call for MSBN, starting with a pregame show at 6:30 p.m. You can email the broadcast team at msbnchannel5@yahoo.com and ask for a shout out. Make sure to mention that you're listening on Hopkins Patch. For more information on local high school sports broadcasts, visit MnSportsNetwork.com.

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LIVE BROADCAST: Hopkins vs. Minnetonka High School Football

The Hopkins Royals face the Minnetonka Skippers in the final game of the regular season tonight at 7 p.m. Catch it here live.

The Minnetonka Skippers (3-4, 0-4 Lake Conference) travel to Hopkins High School to take on the Royals (4-3, 0-3 Lake Conference) in a Lake Conference game tonight at 7 p.m. to end the regular season. Through a partnership with the Minnesota Sports Broadcast Network (MSBN), Hopkins Patch is proud to bring you live streaming broadcasts of local high school sports for the 2012-2013 season. Scott Dahl and Michael Baumann will be on the call for MSBN, starting with a pregame show at 6:30 p.m. You can email the broadcast team at msbnchannel3@yahoo.com and ask for a shout out. Make sure to mention that you're watching on Hopkins Patch. For more information on local high school sports broadcasts, visit MnSportsNetwork.com.

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LIVE BROADCAST: Hopkins vs. Wayzata High School Football

The Hopkins Royals travel to Wayzata High School in Plymouth to take on the Trojans tonight at 7 p.m. Catch it here live.

The Hopkins Royals (4-2, 0-2 Lake Conference) travel to Wayzata High School in Plymouth to take on the Wayzata Trojans (4-1, 1-1 Lake Conference) for a Lake Conference matchup tonight at 7 p.m. Through a partnership with the Minnesota Sports Broadcast Network (MSBN), Hopkins Patch is proud to bring you live streaming broadcasts of local high school sports for the 2012-2013 season. Marshall Kelner (@marshallkelner) and Josh LeVoir will be on the call for MSBN, starting with a pregame show at 6:30 p.m. You can email the broadcast team at msbnchannel3@yahoo.com and ask for a shout out. Make sure to mention that you're watching on Hopkins Patch. For more information on local high school sports broadcasts, visit MnSportsNetwork.com.   Follow us…

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PHOTOS: Hopkins Falls to Edina in Homecoming Game

Despite a 24-14 loss to Edina, Royals fans enjoyed football festivities.

The Royals may have fallen to Edina 24-14, but school spirit remained high in the stands Friday during Hopkins High’s School’s homecoming game. Students kicked off the night with tailgate parties and carried their enthusiasm into the stadium. Cheerleaders, Royelles dancers and the band kept the crowd entertained during breaks in the game. On the field, it went less well. Hopkins’ loss drops its record to 4-2—with an 0-2 record in the Lake Conference. The Royals will round out their regular season with tough games against powerhouses Wayzata and Minnetonka in the weeks ahead. *** Did you catch a favorite homecoming moment this week? Share your photos with your neighbors by clicking “Upload Photos and Videos” above. Click here to check out …

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McDonald Hospitalized for Heart Problem

He’s listed as questionable on the team’s injury report.

Former Hopkins standout wide receiver and University of Minnesota freshman Andre McDonald has been hospitalized with a heart problem, the Minnesota Daily reported Thursday. McDonald told the University of Minnesota student newspaper that he had a “little problem with my heart.” He was due for testing Thursday and is listed as questionable on the team’s injury report. McDonald was the top-ranked prospect in Minnesota during his senior year. He was one of two wide receivers in the state named to the AP All-State First Team and played in the prestigious Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl—an event for many of the top high school gridiron standouts.   Follow us on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our free daily newsletter

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Hopkins Starts Football Season Early Against TX Team

The Royals play Houston-area Episcopal High School on Aug. 25.

Hopkins football is kicking off the season Aug. 25 with a unique match against an out-of-state team. The Royals will play a “week zero” game against Episcopal High School—a team from Bellaire, TX, near Houston. It’ll be a tough test for the Royals, who finished the 2011 season with a 3-5 record. The Houston chronicle praised Knights quarterback Austin Robinson, who’s had interest from Baylor, TCU, Texas A&M and Texas Tech. Hopkins is one of three Lake Conference schools to play a week zero game this year. Most schools begin the 2012 season Aug. 31. The Hopkins game takes place at 1 p.m. Aug. 25 at Hopkins High School.   Stay up to date on all your local news. Sign up for the free Hopkins Patch newsletter, like us on Facebook and follow us …

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Two Hopkins Players Chosen for All-Star Football Game

Tavaughn Blair and Brett Bremer will take the field June 30 at TCF Bank Stadium.

The Minnesota Football Coaches Association announced Wednesday that two Hopkins athletes will play in the 2012 All-Star Football Game. Defensive back Tavaughn Blair and defensive tackle Brett Bremer will be playing on the South team. The All-Star Football Game showcases outstanding senior players from the 2011 high school football season. Blair and Bremer will first join the other players for an All-Star training camp that takes place June 24 through June 30 at St. John’s University in Collegeville. The game itself takes place June 30 at TCF Bank Stadium. Kickoff will be at 1 p.m. The game will be the 39th in the current series and the 50th overall.   Stay up to date on all your local news. Sign up for the Hopkins Patch newsletter, like us…

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Andre McDonald Has a Final Three

Minnesota, UCLA and Vanderbilt are the star receiver's top choices.

Hopkins Grad Caps Stellar Season With National Championship

Marcus Williams helped North Dakota State win its first NCAA Division I FCS football national championship.

Former Hopkins standout Marcus Williams, now a cornerback for the national champion North Dakota State University football team, anticipates a warm welcome back as the new semester begins. "I was walking around campus, going to get my books today, and was wearing my national championship hat, and people were telling me, 'Good game,' and, 'Congratulations,' and stuff like that," Williams said on Monday. He and his Bison teammates captured the NCAA Division I Football Championship Series national title Saturday with a 17-6 win over Sam Houston State. Williams had four tackles, broke up a pair of passes and had a near interception in the game. He also made a big backfield tackle on the Bearkats' opening drive, which helped established a …

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