Sophomore DB Sam Piazza (37) matches the referee's signal for a Hopkins score against Champlin Park in the first half of the Royals 37-32 defeat of the Rebels Friday, Sept. 7, at Champlin Park High School.

Hopkins senior wide receiver Zac Merie (1) hauls in a JT DenHartog pass for a first down in the first half of the Royals 37-32 defeat of the Rebels Friday, Sept. 7, at Champlin Park High School.

Hopkins senior wide receiver Zac Merie (1) hauls in a JT DenHartog pass for a first down in the first half of the Royals 37-32 defeat of the Rebels Friday, Sept. 7, at Champlin Park High School.