The Royals defeated Osseo 77-55 Saturday at the Target Center in the Class AAAA final.
It was clear Hopkins had secured a second state championship in a row for several minutes before the buzzer actually signaled the end of Saturday’s game. But that didn’t dampen the players’ enthusiasm when the clock made their 77-55 victory over Osseo official. Players on the bench leaped out of their seats. The girls hugged one another. Some even danced in celebration. Osseo actually put the first points on the board, starting the game with a 5-0 run. But Hopkins hit its stride soon after, helped by numerous Osseo fouls that allowed the Royals to capitalize at the free throw line. From there, Hopkins was off to the races. “We just pushed the bar,” Guard Taylor Anderson said. “We like to play a fast, video game pace.” Sisters Nia and …
Let you neighbors see all the action as No. 1-ranked Hopkins advances through the girls basketball tournament.
In Hopkins, basketball isn’t just a sport. It’s a community institution. 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 …
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