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

Hopkins senior running back David Cliett finds an opening in the Rebels defense in the first half of the Royals 37-32 defeat of Champlin Park Friday, Sept. 7, at Champlin Park High School. Cliett had 29 carries for 154 yards and one touchdown.

Hopkins sophomore wide receiver Tajuan Winston, center, is sandwiched by the Rebels defense in the first half of the Royals 37-32 defeat of Champlin Park Friday, Sept. 7, at Champlin Park High School.