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The Royal Page

The student news site of Hopkins High School

The Royal Page

Tara Lee, senior, sets the ball during the first volleyball state game against Moorhead last year.

Volleyball stings the Hornets 3-1

Mario Hadley, Sports Reporter
The Royals took on the Edina Hornets in their second meeting of the season, this time at the Royals home court.
The HHS squad lines up for a play in formation. The royals open up the season on Aug. 30th at home against Apple Valley.

Football hopes to get first win of the season at Chanhassen

AJ Condon, Sports Reporter
This Friday, September 29th, the Royals travel to Chanhassen to face the Storm (2-2) in the start of the second half of the season. This game will be played at 4 p.m. due to religious holidays.
Royals boys soccer huddles up before game.

Boys soccer lose Lake Conference matchup 0-8

Luis Felemovicius, Sports Reporter
The Royals struggled getting any offense going last night, September 26, as they lost a Lake Conference matchup to the Wayzata Trojans by a score of 0-8. Nico Shirley, senior captain, believed the team didn’t play an efficient offensive game.
Royals defense prepares for the snap. The Royals fell to the Spring Lake Park Panthers last Friday, September 22nd, 7-20.

Football drops fourth straight game after losing to SLP

AJ Condon, Sports Reporter
Last Friday, September 22nd, the Royals unfortunately extended their losing streak to four games when they lost to the Spring Lake Park Panthers 7-20. The Royals were able to stay in the game the whole time, but still came up short as they moved to 0-4. The Royals didn’t get burned on the deep ball this game, but they still weren’t able to stop big plays from happening.
James Klecker, junior, slides to avoid hit. The Royals lost to Waconia.

Football looks to get first win against Panthers

AJ Condon, Sports Reporter
The Royals football team, after coming off their third straight loss, will come back home to play the Spring Lake Park Panthers this Friday, September 22nd.
Ana Erickson, junior, prepares to serve. The Royals fell the the Minnetonka Skippers in four sets yesterday, September 19th.

Volleyball falls short to Skippers in four sets

Mario Hadley, Staff Reporter
The Royals volleyball team faced off the Minnetonka Skippers at Lindbergh yesterday, Sept. 19th. The Royals came into the game with a record of eight wins and two losses while the Skippers came into the game with a record eight wins and three losses.The competition level was high, with the Royals coming off a tight win against the Skippers last season.
Soccer experiences low fan turnout

Soccer experiences low fan turnout

Riley Lennon, Staff Reporter
Although a few loyal Hopkins fans cheer on the Royals, the soccer crowd has ben barren in comparison to other sports events.
Paul Madison, senior, and James Klecker, junior, break through a banner before their first home game. The Royals are now 0-3 after a tough loss the the falcons.

Recap: football loses to Falcons 6-31

AJ Condon, Sports Reporter
Last Friday, September 15th, the Royals football team travelled to Armstrong to face the Falcons in their third game of the season.
Jake Rosenblum, senior, waits to receive pass from teammate. The Royals lost to the Millers 2-3.

Player Profile: Jake Rosenblum

Luis Felemovicius, Sports Reporter
Soccer has been a passion for Jake Rosenblum, senior midfielder, for over 14 years. “I’ve been playing soccer since I was like three or four years old,” Rosenblum said. “My dad was the one who pushed me to play at an early age.” Rosenblum’s father was his soccer role model in his early years.
Yasmin Nachmias, freshman, performs a back somersault dive during practice on Sept. 13.

Girls swim and dive takes on Eden Prairie

Ellie Fishman, Staff Reporter
After getting sixth place out of nine teams in their last swim meet, the Minnetonka Invite, the Royals girls swim and dive team is ready to bounce back for today’s meet against Eden Prairie.

Royals take the road and look to take down the Falcons for their first win

AJ Condon, Sports Reporter
This week the Royals will travel to Robbinsdale Armstrong to play their third game against the Falcons on Sept. 15.
Jane Nelson, senior, hits the ball during the first state volleyball game.

Royals volleyball takes down Hornets in first Lake Conference matchup

Mario Hadley, Staff Reporter
Yesterday, Sept. 12, the Royals took on the Edina Hornets in an intense Lake Conference matchup, setting the tone for the season. The Hornets were looking to sting the Royals after coming off a hefty loss from them last season.
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