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Minnetonka out-battles defending champ Hopkins for 4A championship

By Jim Paulsen, Star Tribune, 03/19/16, 10:15PM CDT

The No. 3 seed Skippers defeated the top-seeded Royals 61-52 to win the program's first state title.

Minnetonka players celebrated moments after defeating Hopkins to win the Class 4A championship, the program's first state title, on Saturday at Williams Arena. Photo: Matt Blewett, special to the Star Tribune * matt@mattebphoto.com

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Minnetonka out-battles defending champ Hopkins for 4A championship

The No. 3 seed Skippers defeated the top-seeded Royals 61-52 to win the program's first state title.

Most Popular

Crosby-Ironton basketball and tennis standout Tori Oehrlein excels in sports and academics. It’s a balance of mental toughness, discipline and family

Minnetonka freshman Ari Peterson is already dunking basketballs

The All-Metro teams: A galaxy of 25 stars

Crump leaving Minnetonka for Florida school

Cooper edges Waconia to earn chance at defending state title

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