After a string of decisive wins earlier in the season, Hopkins is hunkering down in anticipation of some highly competitive games in the Lake Conference. "Everyone has to understand that the 35-point wins we had earlier in the season are behind us," said Cosgriff. Three days after the Eden Prairie game, the Royals traveled to Wayzata and won 57-45. Hopkins jumped out to a 6-0 lead and never trailed.

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